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I hear you. I don't believe for one moment that Jim Sparks doesn't research his subject. If I had the experiences he's claimed to have I would read every book I could lay my hands on. Yes, snaps to Gene and David for how they handled the interviews. It can't be easy to ask the right...

Personally, I do not believe in any god or gods, and so I do not dislike any. What I DO dislike is the harm and misery done in the name of a god, and the attitude some believers have towards those of us who do not share their delusion, I mean, belief. Maybe that is more along the lines of...

Oh, that is awful! I'm sorry about that for you. I'm sure you've been to doctors and there is nothing they can do for you? I haven't tried to OBE lately. It makes sense to me that if there is an aspect to it that would frighten me, I probably won't succeed. My stupid fear of planets and...

Good points you make, HS. You are right in that when people place their faith in something they do indeed take criticism personally. I should have learned that by now, especially since I abandoned the TAPS forums. Those people believe every little noise, door opening, and smell is positive...

I have been trying to recall the name of a man who came up with a camera that he claims take photos of the subject and spirits around him/her. I don't recall if I saw the show on Sci-Fi, or Discovery, or where. Iirc, the show featured a few people investigating the afterlife and this quack, I...

Really, Gwops, I hope you won't leave the forum. People disagree about things and that's okay. That's one of the cool things about forums - you get different points of view. Please try to not take it personally. Anyway, if you do stick around, I meant it when I asked if you would post the...

Hi, Gwops! I am a skeptic, and hope that I am not rude or stupid. I try not to be, at any rate! Anyway, are you willing to post the pic? I can't speak for anyone else, but I won't belittle you or be rude about it.

As for OBE's, I've tried and tried to have them and fail. A couple of time I believed I succeeded, but I'm not sure. I would float out of my house, see the street, then the scenery would change to a beautiful river and flowers. Then I would recall that I should try to contact a deceased loved...

I could understand the voices perfectly, and no, they are not familiar. They sound tinny and robotic, not warm or human. They usually say my name, and things like "what is this?" or "come here" or "stay" or "go up." It's never more than a couple of words. You know, I suppose they could be...

I think you're right about this. What is weird to me is that, say, even if the famous shroud is "real" and other artifacts are "real," that only proves that they are genuine. They do not prove that Jesus was a god or that those other artifacts represent something metaphysical or divine.

Heh, I didn't go to a Catholic school! But since I asked so many questions of the "how do we know" type, my parents got lots of calls until I just decided to sit quiet in class! Oh, and I'm a she! But I guess I should be careful about saying "never" on a board with skeptics! : )

I believe the same. Asking for evidence is only to be expected. And there is a big difference between being a skeptic and being a cynic. Many people confuse the two. I am skeptical but not cynical. At least not usually! I will be open and interested enough to hear a claim, but if...

I'm a little jealous! When I am that relaxed and hear voices, they always sound tinny, genderless, and creepy. I don't think they are anything paranormal, but sometimes they creep me out just the same.

Took the words right out of my mouth. Religion comes to my mind at once. So, yes, many many many people can be deluded and/or mistaken and not necessarily be liars. It's not difficult for me to understand that at all!

I did have an experience when I was about 13. The apparition made eye contact with me and moved towards me, then I ran. I won't relay the story here, but I, to this day, will not swear that I saw a "ghost." It could have been something I saw that my brain tried to interpret and caused me to...

I at first thought much along the same lines. I did not come to your conclusion the way you did, but from realizing that I, myself, am guilty of speaking rapidly sometimes. When I am relating a story my mouth tries to match the speed of my brain and I am frequently asked to slow down, as I...

That video was hilarious! I do hope that the caller was playing a practical joke rather than hallucinating and truly terrified. Every time I see Stanton on tv I cringe. Those drawings were genius!

Thanks so much! I see I have quite a job ahead of me to scout around in here and get caught up on the discussions. I just hope that when I do put in my 2 cents here and there I won't sound stupid. Being new to a skeptical community is intimidating especially when there are so many...

I just joined this forum and have begun listening to the Paracast. I began with the episode with Rob Fitzgerald of Dead Science. I really like his show and enjoy how he can tell a story, but, as much as I like him and find him credible, I had really hoped for a little more info about his...