Busted: Ryan Buell
Paranormal State's investigator talks about God, Catholicism and the spirit world
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Ryan Buell (photo credit: A&E/Karolina Wojtasik)
Channel surfing on a Sunday afternoon, I stumbled upon a show I hadn’t seen before: A&E’s docudrama series Paranormal State.
All right, I thought. It’s kind of like the Sci Fi Channel’s Ghost Hunters, and a little like The Travel Channel’s Most Haunted. I like it.
But it was really the show’s 26-year-old star, Ryan Buell, who caught my attention. I watched as he made the sign of the cross, prayed, invited a priest to bless the house, and gave its owners a couple of blessed medallions. The show’s religious turn kept me fixed in my seat.
Is he for real? I asked myself. To find out, I tracked him down and spent some time chatting over the phone.
The Birth of Paranormal State
“Can you hold on a sec?”
It was two in the afternoon and Ryan Buell was still in his pajamas, washing the spoon he used to make his coffee. It had been a late night of paranormal investigation.
He explained that what would become his life’s work had its genesis in the 1990s. He was in pajamas, buried in blankets on the bottom bunk of his childhood room in Sumter, S.C. His step-father, a member of the Air Force, was in Iraq for the first Gulf War and his mother had gone to bed for the night. As he lay awake, he saw someone standing in his doorway.
“No one can grin that way humanly,” Buell told me. “Its face was wide. Not like a football head, like [Nickelodeon’s] Arnold, or anything, but wider than normal.” Buell screamed, and his mom came to see what was up.
“She was tired, she was stressed out,” he reported. “This was not the time to be claiming you have a monster hiding underneath your bed, you know what I mean? When she left, I didn’t want to turn away, but at the same time, I didn’t want to look right into the doorway. Staring at the footboard, I said, ‘I’m not looking, I’m not looking, I’m not looking.’ And that’s when all of a sudden the thing rose up from the foot of my bed.”
Buell got a spanking for screaming again, and avoided his bedroom for as long as he could.
“I was young,” Buell said. “I’m not sure if it was real or imagined. It certainly looked real, and the entire experience felt real.”
Fear and Fascination
That fear fostered a longtime fascination with things he can’t explain. During his sophomore year at Penn State, he started the Paranormal Research Society, or PRS, a group of college students and alumni that travels nationwide to investigate claims of paranormal activity.
In 2001, a Penn State student went missing and PRS introduced law enforcement officers to a psychic who offered to help in the investigation. Potential clients began calling soon after, followed by television producers. Buell eventually accepted A&E’s offer to build a series around the group, and Paranormal State’s premiere aired in December 2007, drawing 2.5 million viewers. Its second season finale airs on September 29.
Each episode of Paranormal State features a different client: a bar owner whose wine glasses won’t stay shelved; a young woman whose barn houses black mists; and a couple whose religious relics are burned without explanation.
Skeptic? You aren’t alone. Most people have to wonder whether some of the phenomena is fabricated by clients, but the show is so entertaining I rarely miss an episode.
Talking with Buell and some of his cohorts, it’s clear that he takes each case seriously, on or off camera. Each of the cases is unique, Buell told me, as is the team’s response to it. Buell’s reason for pursuing a paranormal line of work has always remained the same.
“There’s something real happening to these people, and someone needs to deal with it,” Buell said to me.
Science Can’t Explain Everything
“There are no official qualifications for being a paranormal investigator,” Buell said. “I’ve spent the last ten years training myself, working with highly regarded professionals in both the paranormal community and in other professions, [including] Catholic exorcists, law enforcement [and] psychologists, to become a well-rounded individual.”
Based on his childhood experience, Buell understands whether the phenomena are paranormal or psychological, the experience takes a physical or mental toll. He also knows that people are generally more likely to be judged than believed. His goal is to listen without judging, in order to try to determine whether the paranormal is involved.
“In PRS, we’ve developed a six month long training program that covers everything from in-class education to on-site training,” he explained. “They learn about research methods, religious perspectives, cultural perspectives and the history of paranormal research so they get an understanding of the diverse field.”
Of course, there are the skeptics who don’t take him seriously.
“Paranormal investigators can’t prove that any of this stuff is real,” he said. “So? People are forgetting that science can’t explain everything.”
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Great article
This web site is wrong. While it says it wants to help people in their 20′s and 30′s it provides more of a disservice with this relitivistic crap. The Paulists need to become a Catholic order again, rather then spiritual guru to an uncatechized generation, It will be interesting to see at the judgement what Jesus thinks of your little site
You have got to be kidding me. Father Bailey, where does it even suggest in the Catechism that souls usually go to heaven, hell or purgatory, but some do not, which you labeled, “anomalies???” The Catholic Church does not support any of this Hollywood bull crap. It seems to me it’s nothing more than some “Catholics” and priests wanting attention and investing time into TV drama rather than doing real work for the Church
The other people here who blogged about this site in a negative manner, needs to read the Bible. Protestant or Catholic it does not matter. Phenomenon does happen and it does exist. if people say they are religious and do not believe in the paranormal “Wake UP!” When you die you go somewhere, if you are a disturbed soul then you may remain earth bound like that is Hell, if you go to heaven you can still communicate with the living, sometimes it is hard to make people understand and they are skeptic. But think about it, when we pass on so you think that this is it? Well think again, this is only the beginning we go on somewhere it just depends on what goes on in your life that decides where you go at death of the body. I am a born again Christian I have a strong believe in Jesus and know there is more for me after this life ends. Those disturbed souls remain earth bound, they can not find the light. if there is something strange going on in your surroundings, take a tape recorder, ask questions, play it back and listen closely, you may be surprised who is lurking around you.
Sharyn, where in the bible does it say that “disturbed souls” stay on earth? No where , thats where!
Sharyn- You have no logical concept of hell. Hell is not on earth. Earth is a good that God created and Hell is as far away from God and His goodness as possible. Maybe if your born again/ born tomorrow/ born once/ born five times church or whatever the heck it is had an actually scholarly theology we can chat more; but since it does not you believe whatever literal crap you want from the Bible while you ignore Jesus” Body and Blood in the Eucharist.
To quote modern day prophet and spiritual leader Belinda Carlisle:
Ooh, baby, do you know what thats worth ?
Ooh heaven is a place on earth
They say in heaven love comes first
Well make heaven a place on earth
Ooh heaven is a place on earth
I think everyone in this debate should pray about the reality of this – it is quite powerful
its funny how people take some things with a grain of salt and other things they just gobble right up with no question. remember the bible is the word of God WRITTEN by man. I think Buell has got the belief right. ( belief? Or should it be IDEA?….)
After reading these few finger-pointing, judgemental comments, I have to say, I understand, Ryan, what you are going through. I have been a Catholic all my life, and I too, have been under religious persecution by other so called ‘christians’ whom I think do not give credit to God for the great expanse of unknown that He is. God is so far beyond human understanding and we cannot evn BEGIN to understand His creation. I believe there is so much more to what we humans realize in our existance, so much more we don’t understand or can explain. Saying this, I have had my own personal paranormal experiences. In every case there was something spiritual I learned from it bringing me closer to my God. Maybe that’s just me but I truly believe that God calls us to help others through our own personal experiences and I believe Ryan is called. What others believe is their own to live. I live believing in a GREAT LOVING GOD that does NOT follow a human agenda, go by human regulations or zap the people who think and experience differently than those who live in a cut-and-dried world, where everything is black-or-white; right-or wrong. The Bible, inspired BY GOD, is written by man, not to be taken literlly. In it, God has given us stories and guidelines to live by, the interpretations are man’s. Where the inspiration comes in is God’s (Holy Spirit) that responds to our faith in Him, thus giving us instructions to live and LOVE by. Yes, I’m Catholic by baptism but I believe that GOD is not limited to any religion. The supernatural happens whether we can accept that or not. Ryan has such a gift of compassion, caring and respect for people..that is Godly, unlike the finger-pointing, judgemental people around. God bless you Ryan, and follow ‘the calling’.
I agree with you Mara. The person on here who preached the most about Heaven and Hell (Frank) is the same one spewing insults and judgment.
Jet the only prob with what you say is that God became man in the person of Jesus Christ. It was Christ who told us about the Father and it was he who established the Catholic Church. If this revelation does not jive with your personal experience and you want to tell God that his divine truth is wrong, you have a bigger set then I do my friend. Lets be clear, when human souls die they go to heaven , hell, or purgatory. They do not stick around because of unfinished work (once your dead that is it also see in the Gospel the rich man who wanted to come back to warn his brothers) or because of some psyco/spiritual trama holds them there. Is there spiritual phenomena, of course. Does that mean it all comes from God? No. Most is the result of demonic forces, something that should not be taken lightly, esp. by some college kid playing reality tv. As far as the bible being a guide, I suggest reading 1 Sam 28, God was not to happy with the actions of Saul. But I guess Jet would just consider Saul had “the calling”. Well I can tell you Jet that calling was not God’s voice.
I think when people talk about judgemental comments, it is code for “I dont know how to deal with the Truth”. I am having this encounter with truth, it is inviting me to except it, but I cant except it, I wont except it, therefore I write it off as judgemental.
I only came to this site after doing a google surch for the Belinda Carlisle fan club web site, but it is great to see that her work is still relevant to such lively conversation, thank you Karol for reminding the world of the importance of her message.
Judgmental? Listen, I am telling you the facts, if you don’t like it you can pull a John 6:66 when the disciples left b/c they didn’t like His teaching. Read the Catechism, you have not one.. not two… but THREE options. Vana, tell them what they are! They are Heaven, Hell, or a temporary stay in Purgatory. Earth is not longer an option, sorry! If you don’t like that, take it up with the Big Guy at Last judgment, I am sure he’ll be happy to hear your bitching.
how the hell did you know i was gonna say that Davey???? you’re good!!!!! :)
Davey, take a theology class in CATHOLICISM
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Halliluah!! God does watch over the people like Ryan and myself. Our faith has kept us strong and able to face the everyday haughting or demon. Sometimes there is an innocent to save be they dead or alive. And for those who sleep well at night, halliluah. Because there is those of us whose sleep is disturbed by the darkness and sound of voices, the nights are darker than black and the voices can’t be made clear. But the subconcious, gets up and passes that scared child that is no longer in the living world and is scared of the forces, and that is where I come in and subconciously astro up and pray for the Lord to open the heavens and shine pure light down upon this weary scared child and to come to its rescue. And Praise the Father He does. So yes there has to be faith, especailly where there is fear of the unknown. Peace Be With You Ryan Your friend in Christ, DD
Let’s all take a deep breath here…
We can discuss the issue here without being mean.
I think perhaps Frank, who is clearly far beyond the stage of “spiritual seeking” and more into the realm of “committed Catholic” (and rock on) is saying is that Buell’s teaching is incompatible with the Church’s teaching on the afterlife.
A more pressing question may be then…if that is so–then why does the Church train and employ exorcists to begin with? According to Frank, they can’t possibly exist.
I’m honestly asking the question and plan to do a feature in the “catechetical” section of the website (Googling God) where we explore the Church’s teaching in a more Catechetical way.
Mike, I think the first question should be what kind of spirits are we dealing with. If Buell holds them to be human souls, then his teaching is incompatible with the Church’s teaching on the afterlife. If he holds that they are demonic in origin, then that is another matter. Yes the Church has exorcists to deal with demonic obsession and possession, but I quesiton Buell’s supossed interaction. Not every priest is an exorcist, and any priest that performs one needs to be granted the faculties to do so. The exorcist of any diocese is the bishop. He can delagate a priest to perform this function in his name. Every diocese has an exorcist,but that priests identity remains secret. Ultimently it is Christ who exorcises any spirit through the priest. It is he, and he alone that has authority over them. Buell talks about God, but not his faith in Christ. This I think if very dangerous in trying to approach evil spirits. One should not approach the demonic in hopes of finding proof from God and the eternal life of the soul, rather they should first have faith before they approach such spirits. To do otherwise, opens them up to the evil themselves. While the Church says there are evil spirits and has a rite to deal with them, it does not mean that there is a place for what Buell does.
Jim, how do you know so much about what has authority over spirits? Did they personally tell you that only Jesus has authority over them or did you just read it in a book?
Melissa, actually Jesus told all of us that. And I believe that he is God, the 2nd person of the Trinity. Only he has authority over evil, spirits, sin and death. He can deligate this authority/ power to others. But it is important to remember that he also set up the Church, inwhich the Holy Spirit , who is God and the 3rd person of the trinity, is still active. It is within this structure that Jesus founded and the Holy Spirit guids, that the power is deligated.
I forgot to mention in the last post that Jesus’ authority and power comes through his passion, cross, and resurrection.
Oh, so you did read it in a book. Well, obviously Mr. Buell didn’t get your holy decree.
well if he wants a copy , or if you do, they are easy enough to find
I have never seen this show, but I am interested to see it now. After reading this article, I can throw disbelief is Ryan’s casue out of the window.
I think that it is great that Ryan and his team are out there helping others. There is something very real going on-too much good evidence has been captured in recent years. http://terrifyingtales.blogspot.com/
I have seen just about every episode of Paranormal State that there is..I firmly believe that PRS is definitey legit. They have helped so many people with problems that most are afraid to talk about, for fear of being ridiculed. The show airs on A&E, Monday nights @ 10pm EST…you should check it out…
You are all angry judgmental people, all thing God says are sins. So get a life let people believe what they want to believe.
Hello, I would just like to know how you got in touch with Ryan so I can do so also for a short interview as I have come accross your site.
Thank you
CHAD-I cannot imagine why you would be angry with the idea of spreading any level of Christian belief and hope. I am going to pray you work through this.
I love the way Ryan is taking out his time to help others with their spiritual needs.
Reading all of these comments below just reaffirms my negative thoughts about organized religion….
I can’t believe some of the mean/nasty/hateful sounding comments! What would Jesus think of all this nasty talk to each other?!
On a lighter note, I thought this was a great article. Informative and interesting.
you go jessica! At least ryan is doing something to help people what have the rest of you done lately? atleast he keeps an open mind and doesnt judge people or their beliefs!
Hey chad. If you’re such a devout christian, what the hell makes you think you’re not being hypocritical in saying ANYTHING about someone else being eternally judged? does it not say, in the bible; ‘WHO ARE YOU, A MERE MORTAL, TO JUDGE ANOTHER BY WHAT THEY DO’?? or even ‘YOU TRY TO HELP YOUR BROTHER REMOVE THE SPLINTER IN HIS EYE WHEN YOU HAVE A *WOODEN POLE* IN YOUR OWN. REMOVE THE POLE IN *YOUR* EYE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO HELP ANOTHER’ (not exact but whatever)
it also speaks of what an unclean spirit is; essentially, whomever dies with grief or anger in their hearts is bound to that place until they learn to let it go — and each soul that is bound afterwards is more evil than the last..
seriously. this is the reason that our society is dying, and the reason that we are being lead far from the path of rightousness. this is the reason that the armageddon is coming. we are allowing our differences and our opinions to get in the way of proper communication with our brothers and sisters.
these opinions lead us to overanalyze things, which lead us to INCORRECT CONCLUSIONS of what the bible is trying to say. it makes us take it literally.
“overthinking – overanalyzing, seperates the body from the mind”
…we are all ONE MIND
seperated into DIFFERENT SHELLS
we are here to TEST OUR COMMUNICATION
and not only SET ASIDE our differences, but to EMBRACE THEM
if it weren’t for this ‘hollywood bullcrap’, we wouldn’t have the opposite.. this ‘hollywood bullcrap’ is OBVIOUSLY MEANT TO BE HERE, otherwise it wouldn’t be. whatever that isn’t supposed to exist WON’T. even if something seems like it is ‘bad for the whole’, it is MEANT TO BE THERE, and in the end it will be GOOD.
seriously oh my frickin god. HOW CAN ANY OF YOU SAY THAT ANOTHER IS WRONG FOR THEIR BELIEF OF WHAT HEAVEN IS OR WHAT HELL IS??!?!?!
IT’S A *BELIEF*!!! IT’S AN *OPINION*!!! IF YOU WANT EVERYONE TO CHANGE THEIR OPINIONS BECAUSE YOU THINK THEY’RE WRONG, YOU’RE ASKING EVERYONE TO BE *JUST* *LIKE* *YOU*!!
whatever. i don’t hate people, i just hate their egos. bring it on, 2012; its apparent that a time of change is necessary.
The article is interesting and informative. One point of correction. ALL priests are exorcists. While they need permission from their bishops to function as such, the role of exorcist is given to all priests when ordained.
Wow. Great article. I really admire Ryan Buell and truly believe that all his work is of the utmost sincerity. I believe he is a true person of God and faith because he does not seek to impress or convince the non-believers and skeptics, but he dedicates his time and knowledge into helping people in need of answers. I would imagine that there is much more that goes into all of his investigations that is aired on A&E as well as investigations that he does confidentially. I believe Ryan and his team are truly altruistic, and they are seekers for the truth – hopefully there will be more people that they will help…
“I have permission [from my bishop] to go out and help paranormal groups” FR. BOB
Reverend father- pardon my saying so, but pathetic- you are on PArnormal State shouting the power of christ compels you…with rock star music in the background, you are so cool!
A myspace page, facebook page?? I wonder if the bishop allows him to market himself in the same in manner rock bands would,
I personally find it hard to believe the catholic church allows a myspace presence, with a countdown link to halloween on his website…
Remind me again why peopleare drfiting from catholisim..
OK!!!!! anybody that says that someone has the wrong idea about religion needs to BACK OFF!!!! people come in different shapes & sizes … AND THEY *CHOOSE* THEIR OWN RELIGION!!!!! people that can’t except that have *ISSUES*!!!!!! …oh yeah … and GO TRIC!!!! tell ‘em straight!!!
most of you are just looking for an argument! I thought the comments were supposed to be about the article? Are your lives that boring?
I like it. The shows awesome too.
But hey what I really don’t understand how people can just tell people how to think about religion. [Frank] I don’t care what kind of religion you practice, and really it doesn’t matter. What kind of person are you if you think you can tell people how and what to believe? Religion is different for everyone. Let people believe what they want to believe. That is why there are so many faith wars and bullshit, because dip-shits like you want to make other people see things the same way you do. Here’s a tip. Everyone thinks differently, so quit trying to act like you’re perfect and that you’re belief is right. Because you never know, you could be damn wrong. Religion is a personal preference, so don’t try to tell people what to believe.
Hey all,
Whatever and whatever. But be careful before you go spouting out about people that you don’t know. I happen to be both a drifting Catholic /Agnostic, AND a good friend of Fr. Bailey. He’s a good guy. Definitely not out for a Hollywood style life, and really doesn’t care about publicity. Mostly got a facebook/myspace to keep in touch with people he’s met at parishes he’s been at (he works alot with teens).
Don’t judge. seriously. it doesn’t suit any of us appropriately.
ANY person who believes in the 1 God and has sufficient faith may attempt to exorcise a demon from another person and does not need permission from any organized religious body of people. Fr. Bob is a true exorcist with valid crudientials as is Bishop Robert McKenna, Ed Warren, and a host of others who, unfortunately, have been subjected to the media. I have personally been present at 3 exorcisms performed by a lay person in emergency situations where death would have happened within minutes. All three are living and free. Unfortunately the exorcist is suffering a fate no one should. Exorcism is dangerous to the practitioners. God Bless and Protect them ALL.
I read your article about Ryan and i tell you that God Is really using this boy to tell the world that we are not alone in this world. I can relate to him because I too experienced a lot of unexplainable things since childhood altough not as scary as his first experience but I did see, feel things. I know that there are alot of people who are skeptics,they do’nt even beleive in the existence of GOD at all, but I tell you ,why there are young adults that commits suicide even if they did’nt suffer any mental disorders??Students terrorizing schools? I know people do’nt beleive but I know that when someone came face to face with the unknown, then there ,they will call for GODS help.I would like also to comment on what the other catholic priest had said, YES someone must be ready to fight against it,some of the known exorcist priest spent 40 days of fasting before going to a “BATTLE” someone must clean himself spiritually, soak himself in meditation and prayers, what they are fighting is like a LION that can devoure someone when he seems vulnerable. What you are facing is The king of Lies, He can easily manipulate someone against someone. All I can say to Ryan and his team is to explore more on the spiritual side of the battle always come clean in spirit before going to any places for an investigation. Just as He always say in his investigations It feeds on something, how can you get rid of something that is spiritually attracted to you.PLEASE COME TO THINK ABOUT IT! GOD BLESS!!!
I must add this, I’m sorry. Frank? Your idea of earth is just as “wrong” as what you claim Sharyns to be. Hell is Satans playground. He has control over what goes on here. He does need God’s permission. But after that, He’s free to do as he wishes with earth. Have any of you ever heard the theory that all “spirits” on earth are demons desgised as “family” or familiar figures or ghoshts? It believed the demons use “safe” apperacnces to perk our curosity and almost invite them into our homes. If you stop being judemental and watch the show before judging, you would see that Ryan even discusses this theory.
I find it tragic that Christians of any denomination are talking to each other in this way. We’re called to love each other not bicker. We just look like lunatics to non Christians because we can‚Äôt even get along amongst ourselves. Why do we have to pick apart the beliefs we differ on? Why can’t we stand firmly together on our belief in Jesus Christ? I’m not Catholic and I don’t agree with everything they practice but I don’t feel it necessary to put my two cents in and bash their beliefs. God speaks to us all differently and it is God we answer to not anyone else. Ryan Buell is a good Catholic/Christian kid genuinely trying to help people who are suffering. How can anyone fault him for that? We should all feel ashamed for being so critical of other Christians and not seeing our own faults. It’s not about fame or popularity because they do this when the show is not filming them. I think the show is great and the article was enjoyable to read.
You are all wrong. Just because one church or religion interprets the bible one way does not mean that everyone else is wrong. Be who you are and do not judge who you are not. All of you are puppets clinging to someone else’s interpretation. Where is your proof that any of you are correct? Which one of you have personally spoken to God and got answers? I will tell you… NOne of you. All I am saying is chill out because at the very least this incredibly fine guy named Ryan Buell needs to keep helping the people who ask for it. Who are you guys helping? My guess; no one. You just sit there pointing your fingers and doing nothing.
I’ve been watching the show since it first aired along with TAPS and Ghost Adventures. I’m 55 and have had paranormal experiences all of my life. Now I have a new arsenal to combat the fear I’ve experienced and at the head of the troops is Archangel Michael. Thank you Ryan and Chip.
ryan buell is so hottt
i must say i came on this site to see if i could find ryan buell’s website and instead i found some really good comedy instead. most of u say god this and god that, its funny that the majority of the people posting doesnt believe in the paranormal , but it appears to me that your god is an entity itself. think about it.
I am so proud of my good friend and former castmate!!
I think Ryan and his team are doing a great job, even if they don’t find or solve all cases, they are helping people feel safe, so they can continue live their lives. WE need that, especially now-a-days. Keep it up Ryan.
If any of you believe in THE FATHER, THE SON AND THE HOLY SPIRIT, then you must also believe in the fact that there is only ONE HOLY Spirit…which means the rest are not holy…they most definitely are around and the Bible speaks of them often. Someone does have to deal with the ones that are malicious. We are all given spiritual gifts. If PRS and Ryan feel this calling then who are we to judge. I truly believe that the Lord calls us to do something as Christians…we don’t all have the same gifts…I thank God that Ryan and his team do what they do…because there is no stampede or formal training for this…IT’S CALLED SPIRITUAL WARFARE PEOPLE!!! It’s very real and very horrifying to the people it’s happening to…(rock on Ryan!!)
THIS GUY IS A FAKE, AND HE IS NOT ENDORSED BY THE CATHOLIC CHURCH EITHER. GHOST ADVENTURES IS MUCH MORE BELIEVABLE.
I thought this website was to talk about Mr.Buell’s article, instead it has become a war about God, Catholics, and religion!!! What about paranormal experiences????? Don’t you people remember that old saying that you can’t win talking about religion and politics??
Don’t want to get into a shouting match with everyone, but I am one of “those” born again believers and wanted to know how “non-demonic” spirits play into the picture according to Hebrews 9:27 “And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgement”? I agree that demons can take the form of absolutely anyone and everyone alive or dead to mess with our minds and take our eyes off of Christ and play a little battle of spirtual warfare. Don’t yell OK?
I adore Ryan and PRS. I have watched the show since the first episode, only getting side-tracked for a while after my daughter was born. But I have now resumed watching and can’t wait for the new season. I was raised as a Catholic, but as an adult I don’t know that I believe there is “one true” Religion. As the Vedantics believe, there are many paths to God, you just have to find the right one for you. I think there are valuable things to be taken from all Religions, and there are certainly parts of them all that are total rubbish. You just have to be able to figure that out for yourself. One of the reasons that I love Paranormal State is because it definitely affirms my belief that there is a higher power out there. And it also affirms my belief that through the right means, those who are suffering from negative paranormal energies can be helped. I think what Ryan and the other PRS members are doing is a huge blessing to the families and individuals they help. I would love to meet Ryan one day and have just an hour of his time to pick his brain and ask him some questions. Or to be able to tag along on one of their missions. That would be amazing.
All i have to say is “who are we to judge Ryan for what he is doing”And to say one religion is right and the other is wrong. My belief is that there is a higher power out there, rather it is good or evil.We all wonder about that question at some point in time in our everyday living.What Ryan is doing is all good and its by helping people first the evil part just so happens to come with the problem. Thanks Ryan
Ryan draws on his Catholic roots, however he attends Mass twice a month? That’s mortal sin right there. I’d be careful doing battle with the enemy and not being in a state of “grace”. Be careful Ryan.
I’m going to write something. I never blog and I never check bloggers so what you say I wont see cuz I wont blog again on here….anyways…no one is right or wrong. we all have our own beliefs what makes someone belief so much more important or right? we all have our own experiences and opinions. seeing is believing. believing is seeing. i’m tired of people writing on blogs about how their religion is the right way and blah blah blah. Church is mankind. God is everywhere and wouldn’t want man to judge like we do. ur all idiots. bye.
Hi, I think that Ryan and his team are out there helping people that don’t know who to go to or what to do about things that cannot be explained easily. Not many people believe in God or the paranormal, but if you have experienced it first hand, I know you will be searching for the answers as well. Ryan has experienced first hand these spirits and forces so he knows thats its real. We need to focus on the fact that we are here to help each other in love. The fruits of the spirit makes the world go round. God Bless you all.
well, i’m just here to say that i love the show and although some of it (an acute 5% of it) seems cheesy and uh, fabricated (ryan-”(the spirit) i feel suddenly depressed and alone.”[haha okaaayyy there ryan XD]) it is an entertaining show. can’t we all just stop debating and commend ryan and his team for helping people out that are troubled by something-paranormal or not, on camera and off-and for A&E for airing this truly addicting show. :-D
oh and clare I highly doubt ryan has time for mass every week. If he doesn’t feel like dabbling in religion as much as you do, then he doesn’t have to. I don’t have a religion. It gets in the way to truly having Christ’s love and having heaven on earth. I am a non-denominational Christian. We don’t need religion because Jesus died on the cross for our sins. We don’t need to confess to a priest if God is there to confess our sins to. We don’t need hail mary’s or anything like that because of Jesus’s love! He forgives us for our sins. May i quote “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” . See, you don’t need religion. Religion is a silly thing. It’s a more complicated path to the love of God. He loves you without your silly religious ceremonies. JESUS LOVES YOU! :-D
sorry for getting on my soapbox! haha XD
hi ryan cutie i love the show so much that my grandma lucy talks to me i go to taft college im from tehachapi california call me hanniel.
I think Ryan Buell and his crew have a lot to offer reguardless of what side of the fence you’re on. The best part is that theres no flipside. If someone needs help it is DEFINITELY available. There is NO wrong!!! Without the people who are terrified of the unknown, there would be no room for growth fot these “helpers”. I understand where they come from and what they can and can’t “put out there” but I assure you if your on this website you agree. Hell Yeah you go baby!!!
Organized religion is MAN-made, and is utter BS. On the other hand … It is a recognized basic scientific FACT that our so-called souls, or consciousness, or whatever one labels it … is ENERGY, and energy can neither be created nor destroyed. And if the conscious energy (or soul) which finally departs from the body at the inevitable transition called physical “death” … chooses to move on into another level or dimension of existence … then it can, and it will. And if it chooses instead to remain on the physical level of existence — for whatever reason — then it can do that also. As a disembodied entity, it has an independent free will to do whatever it chooses … just as EMBODIED entities also have (and express) their own free will. And all Ryan Buell — and others like him — are trying to do is to help and assist those still-EMBODIED entities deal with (or expell) the DISembodied entities which have invaded their lives, albeit usually uninvited. Capeesh??
Oh … and I forgot to add that he [Ryan] — and others like him — is obviously a very smart dude for being able to have a major cable channel like A&E pick up on what he does, and apparently fund$ it. Not a bad job to have. Couldn’t care less what he does on his own time … attending Mass, or whatever. That is TOTALLY irrelevant to the purpose of the show!
what was your childhood experience with ghosts about.
And this might sound a little “loopy” on MY part … But I have often wondered what could personally be learned about “who” that entity is and his purpose for sticking around … if, after one passes away oneself, choosing then to return to that particular apt complex (in spirit) just long enough to try to look HIM up! LOL!! And then try to communicate to him that I was the one whose pictures he yanked off the wall and whose door he banged on in the middle of the night …. and just WHAT the heck was he trying to accomplish with all that nonsense, anyway? My curiosity is such that I would simply like to know his “story” … and his reason for choosing not to move on from here. Just curious, y’know!
Ryan is a beautiful child of God and he is here to teach others.we are all God’s children;we all have a purpose in life.we
all have something to teach and learn. every one is entitled to thier own opinions…Ryan is right on the money when it comes to the straight honest facts.
Should it even matter? This article is kinda about Ryan Buell & “Paranormal State.” This show is amazing! I started watching reruns in October of last year, & I was hooked. I couldn’t wait until the new season started. & so far I loved every episode. This show is not about religion, it is about the paranormal, which some of the time includes religion. Get over it people. Go fight about God & religion some where else. Ryan is an inspiration.
Opps, before I posted that comment, I didn’t realize that this was a religious site. My bad.
Next Week on Paranormal State: Ryan Buell leads his team into the depths of cyberspace, where dark and tormented souls, bound by negative energy, attempt to convey judgment and contempt (in the name of “religion”, not Jesus Christ) upon Ryan and those who follow his quest to help bring peace of mind to those who seek his assistance. Is this negative activity simply a “paranormal phenomenon” that has made it’s way to the 21st century internet…all the way from the tormented souls of man from the dark ages? Or will further investigation reveal that these are actually people who have clung so firmly to their relious beliefs, that they haunt the rest of humanity and mock different views or beliefs because THEY DON’T HAVE A LIFE! Stay tuned…
I love this show and I never miss an episode. I have been very much into the paranormal since I was 3 1/2 after I had a very bizarre experience that I can’t explain and over the years I too have had my own experiences when I have lost loved ones and watching this show as well as other shows like Psychic Kids,Ghost Whisperer,Medium,Paranormal Cops, Haunted Evidence,Psychic Investigators and other shows helps me to understand the things I have experienced and helps me deal with the fear of the afterlife which I have struggled with for a very long time and to try to understand that heaven isn’t a scary place-and that there’s nothing to fear,but at the same time-because I don’t really know what’s out there, I guess in a sense the unknown is what really scares me and I guess through watching these shows gives me a sense of validation that where my loved ones have gone is a really good place and that the experience of dying in itself doesn’t hurt physically,that it’s basically like a glove sliding off a hand,or like a caterpillar cocooning into a butterfly,but even knowing this-still the unknown is what still scares me a little so watching these shows kind of helps to ease those fears and gives me the feeling of”not being afraid of it”. I think Ryan and the gang are doing an awesome job and the more they have to show and teach the more I want to learn. So guys keep up the truly great work!
i love ryan buell he is my idol he inspires me everyday i see every episode of paranormal state and i want to be just like him i can’t wait for his book to come out in march it’s called
“my journey into the paranormal” i love this article
hopefully when i’m old enough to go to college he’ll still be there teaching im pyschic and there is something paranormal in my house no one in my family can see they don’t believe me and when i see ryan doing something amazing or helping some on i know that i’ll be ok because he is so inspiring he probably won’t be there because someone asked him what he was going to be doing in five years he said he hopes to be on a paradise island with a cornia in his hand i’m not a alcoholic and i never will i believe that that is a sin to god my father and i drank a beer before when i was little not knowing that you were not supposed to drink ti’ll your 21 and i had no idea i took a sip it tasted horrible so i threw it away that’s one biggest secrets shhh
i’ve seen a lot of paranormal shows and this is the one that blows me away ilove you ryan =)
I got on this site because I wanted to know more about Ryan. He is just about my son’s age. Ryan, your mom must be very proud of you. You are a man of integrity; a caring, spiritual, intellectual human being. Your mind is open to the infinite, in many different directions. May you continue to follow God’s pathways – wherever they may take you. God bless!
I like what Ryan and his team do for people that have no where else to turn. If you wait for the “Church” to ok a priest to come and “Bless” your house you might not make it through the next terror of a spirit attack. What PRS does is a great service and keeping religion in it is the only way to combat evil spirits. God is, after all, the only answer. How can anyone condemn another person for reaching out to God or Patron Saints.
um here is a thought.
Why are we all fighting when we all worship the same god? *ring a ding ding*
@ Ryan and his team: Go on with your badass selves!
When you realize the situation that what you see regardless of whether it’s real or not, even as a skeptic would you note the fact that there are things that you just can’t explain. When people start to believe it’s demon related about 99% of the time it’s not. If someone said to you, oh look you’ve got cancer, it’s the power of suggestion that feeds you, so if you believe it’s demon related that should be left upto someone whose job is to investigate, again that 1% makes a big diff about alot that matters.
Ryan is awesome as well as his team. Believe in what you want. He has a GIFT, and until you have experienced his GIFT, then thats when you will understand. No one should preach their religion on others and it seems alot of that is going on here. There is infact spirits here on earth, and Ryan I guess wants the world to be aware of this and explore and eventually maybe understand it.
Love the show! Love Ryan and all the others! More people need to learn about spiritual battles and how Satan & any demons are truly doing all they can to destroy us.King James is a good place to start. God bless you all.
BTW,my parents home had some extremely paranormal occurances to many different people.And demonic…We handled it pretty much the same way Ryan did,and still do from time to time.Jesus never fails to deliver.
I really enjoyed this article, I am also a fan of Paranormal State.
I don’t understand the petty/nasty comments and the religious critism. The show is what it is, if you don’t like it, don’t watch. Also not everyone is Christian. There are many religions in the world and Christianity is just one. Other religions are just as valid and are not “wrong or evil”.
Sometimes things are not as simple as black and white, good and evil…etc. Pulling single statements from the Christian Bible and using them to prove an opinion is pointless. Everyone interprets the Christian Bible in thier own way, including the MEN who wrote it and translated it numorous times. It has been edited so many times and you simply can’t take every single word as “truth”. It’s all comes down to what you choose to believe and EVERYONE has the right to choose. I always thought that what mattered was what you do with your life that makes you a “good” or “bad” person, NOT whose name you do it in. Plus you really should explore/research other religions before you decide which is right for you, you may find something that changes your life, sometimes another point of view can really open up your mind and might actually teach you something that enriches your religious views and lets you decide what you want to believe. If you are too driven by details then you miss the big picture. Never let a church or a priest, or even a friend tell you what to believe. Your religion should be your own and not be dictated to you. I will never change my mind because some one threatens me with fire and brimstone, that is just silly. I will not be controlled by fear. I will be me and live my life however I feel is right. I do not need saved, I don’t need to read the bible….again. It’s a “intersting” story but no one knows “THE TRUTH” because there is no “one” right answer, you need to consider when it was written, how many times it’s been edited and changed. This is history, if you are going to follow a religion than at least research it and it’s origins. What you find may suprise you and hopefully better you as a person. (Since Jesus was Jewish, start there. He did.)
Whatever religion you follow -do your homework. Don’t insult other peoples beliefs because they are not yours. That is the kind of thinking that led to perscecution and murder, and it still does. When people get insecure in their own beliefs they always do more harm than good, look at what happened to the Knight Templar, or the Cathars and what is still happening to Muslims, and other religions groups such as Jews, Wiccans or Neo-Pagans who live in the U.S. today. Violence begets violence, pure and simple. I would never follow any religion that encourages hate and I feel sorry for people that do. Jesus (according to the Christian Bible) preached love and hope and peace, unless I missed something there are no exceptions listed that I could find. Make up your own mind but be respectful of others, THAT is my opinion on all this. Thanks for reading.
Oh, and by the way, “Demon” is a word that has gone through a lot of changes, look it up. It originally was a term used to describe any paranormal entity(mostly earth spirits), both good and bad. The Catholic Church changed it’s meaning because of other religions that threatened their view of one way, one God. They defiled Pagan Gods and Goddesses -or in some cases- when they simply could not scare people into their way of thinking, they turned them into Saints. Saints that are still around today. It is very interesting so do some historical research and get the facts.
-Peace. :)
Cast aside all of the ignorant comments that have to do with peoples own opinions. Put religion aside, and understand that the person who wrote this article JUST WROTE IT. she intervied people and typed it out with a little bit of her own conclusion. That’s what JOURNALISM is. I’m Christian, but im not gunna flip on somebody I don’t know just because of the article that was written. Believing in paranormal or not, no body should be bashed on for no reason. Every body needs to look at them selves and ask why they’re so pissed off before spewing the words hatefully at somebody you don’t even know. You need to stop, cause you all look like idiots
Fr.Bailey is in violation of Church teaching in a variety of ways. If you look at his website he openly promotes people who are occultists as well. If you want to talk to a REAL exorcist go here: http://thewatchman.freeforums.org/
or here:http://www.wix.com/fathera/society
Lets all not try to change anyones religions, but to understand the unknown is there. Weather you want to believe it or not. If you dont believe that spirits exist, or demon posessions thats ok. But do your own research and I mean physically then you may get a taste of something you didnt want to.
I lke this showand I believe Ryand and hisTeam
ae very good. Spirits do exist some good and
some not so good. every place has its own spirts. thanks
Also, Fr. Bailey openly admits he is NOT an exorcist. Heck he’s barely Catholic with the garbage he promotes.
Finally, an article that details what started it all for Ryan! At the beginning of the show, he states that he was tormented by the paranormal as a small child never explaining in what way. My husband had a very similar experience with a shadow figure in his bedroom when he was a little boy and is terrified by the paranormal to this day.
You people are taking this all to freaking seriously. Read the article, and enjoy. Don’t spew your religious views all over my computer monitor. Because, quite frankly, NO ONE GIVES A DAMN.
Julia, are you surprised that people are talking about their religious views on a website focused on faith and spirituality?
Buell’s claim that “people are forgetting that science can‚Äôt explain everything” is a common straw man argument.
The difference is that real science is dedicated to assembling facts through controlled, objective means, and being proven wrong can be just as exciting as being proven right.
People buy this stuff because they mistake anecdotal “evidence” as proof ‚Äì in their minds, if a friend of a friend says she saw a ghost in her basement, that’s enough to discount the fact that there has never been verifiable proof of spiritual activity. Ever. In the history of mankind.
This stuff doesn’t stand up to scrutiny for the same reasons conspiracy theorists, self-proclaimed psychics and other con artists are finding it difficult to play their trade in the era of the Internet. They can fly below the radar for a time, but when they rise to prominence they are always debunked.
As for Fr. Bob Bailey, does he realize it doesn’t make him or his faith look particularly credible when he’s part of a stable of “paranormal experts” that includes professional liars and con artists?
Well, first of all.. im only fifteen. and you guys are acting soo immature. Arguing about this. Personally I have experienced paranormal activity. I may be young, but I do know when I see things, and feel things aswell. I do believe in Christ, and I do believe that spirits are real. I’ve asked priests at my church about paranormal phenomenon and he told me that it does occur everywhere, even if you believe in Jesus. So, not trying to break up your stupid fight about spirits and taboos, but you are all wrong in a way. I watch many shows on paranormal events, and I do believe them all. I have had many different situations happen to me. I’ve been crushed by a heavy object when I was laying in bed one night. I couldn’t breathe, I screamed for help. And this was just about four months ago. Im still recovering. Many people who have commented on this article will think im a liar, but im not. I was wide awake. It was only nine at night, my bed time. So I defiantly was awake.
I agree with Tianna some people are being childish,pointing fingers and saying they must be wrong. I am from and extremely Catholic family and my Uncle is even a priest and my family not only believes in the paranormal but has gone to Lily Dale for the psychic readings and have even experienced some paranormal activities. In my opinion Ryan is doing nothing wrong by helping these people he isn’t breaking any of the commandments or committing any of the seven deadly sins…so what’s the big problem. He is helping people with their problems and I think in the end that’s all that matters.
I have been interested in Paranormal State since season 1. My wife kept telling me it wasn’t right to watch it and it’s all hollywood anyway. I prayed about it and then opened my bible. It opened to 1 Samuel chapter 28. That chapter is clear that Samuel’s spirit was brought up from the ground. I do not believe God wants us to bring up spirits but the lady did and if you believe all of the bible, it is tough to question.
why is religion in question or being said about this topic?……putting religion in this is just a cheap way of knocking down what others do with their life.religion(no matter the Faith) is used for helping others better their life…..NOT FOR WEAPONS!!!!!!!
Good point. Religion is what my spouse was using against me in saying it wasn’t right. So, I researched the very religion being used against me.
well, thanks nicole. that makes me feel much better. finally nobody comments on other opinions, and disagreeing, aswell as fighting. so childish.
Well, don.. I am sorry to hear that your wife doesn’t agree with you watching shows about paranormal phenomenon.. Hopefully she will get over that.
For all Christians out there who watch and believe in Ryan’s work like we do, I want to make a plea: LET US KEEP RYAN AND HIS TEAM IN PRAYER THAT GOD WILL PROTECT THEM ALWAYS! I agree that the only voice we should listen to and communicate with is God’s. Let us not be fooled or mislead by those who mean to do us all harm. The Bible warns us to test the spirits and not be lead astray. Jesus Christ is Lord of all! May God bless you all and bring you peace in this life. Amen.
I think a big picture here is that there is an almost inordinate amount of shows on the paranormal on TV right now. While I disagree with the majority of how they go about their “ghost hunting”, or as in fictional shows like “Supernatural”, present the supernatural, we have a society where we can at least talk about it now. Many churches have, and still do, cut out the talk of the spiritual realm, like they don’t talk or teach much on the Holy Spirit. These shows open up the dialogue, because obviously, they’re THERE. Whatever it is that people are encountering, lives are being disrupted and I think we need to learn the appropriate way to handle them. If the church had been more open to continuing this dialogue, perhaps we wouldn’t find ourselves in the situation we’re in. The Catholic church is the only one that consistently still does. While I’m not Catholic, (I’m Christian) I appreciate that church’s efforts. I would agree that Biblically we’re told that these entities are primarily demonic, if not all demonic (they are very clever imitators with the intent to deceive) (1 Tim. 4:1, for example). But at least we can explore this area together without fear of being judged, as Ryan says. I like that he has brought the authority of Jesus Christ into play. On another more “rogue” ghost hunting show, I saw on a recent episode how the head of the team brought in a Catholic priest. The dialogue is open to discussion. Although he doesn’t fully agree with the priest, something has happened where has heard what this man said and has invited him back. Things like this generally don’t happen overnight.
What bothers me is the babies and children ghosts. Why are they earthbound? They are innocent and should go straight to heaven not be stuck here. Can anyone explain?
I like the comments here that God is not of a specific religion, that we can’t possibly ever fathom His wisdom and love, that we don’t know what lies beyond this life, that the Bible, Koran, Torah, or any other religious book may have been inspired by God but definitely written by man and therefore open to all kinds of interpretations, misinterpretations, and misrepresentations to serve the needs of some people against others. Oh what we don’t know but are destined to find out at the end of earthly life.
Dear me… so much arguing over something so… well, just so.
I’m not going to bother with arguing over everyone’s opinions because they’re your opinions and they deviate from my own, but I will say this.
God is real, and I say this not as a Catholic or a mortal person, but as someone who cannot – with good, or bad, faith – say He doesn’t.
Ghosts, spirits that are trapped and haven’t passed on, are real – this I know to be true because I’ve lived with them since I was young. I was christened Roman Catholic into a staunchly Catholic family and so I know all the doctrine that goes with the R.C and I also know that not all of it’s true. Some of it is just embelished, some of it is a load of crock. But the basics, the base of Christianity isn’t. Two thousand years is a long time for a game of chinese whispers to have been played and it’s no surprise that some things are twisted and others fabricated. Everyone who say that the Bible is the word of God forgets one thing – God Himself did not travel down to Earth one day and write the book. He used man to write it for Him and we all know that man can inadvertently alter and distort things on occasion.
But, I digress.
Ryan’s story differs to my own in ways but ultimately the premise behind it is the same: young child + creepy spirit thing = not good outcome.
I personally think that Ryan has some psychic ability which I think he uses to some degree – it would explain a couple of things that I myself am curious about.
The use of Psychics and Religion in conjunction isn’t bad, it’s a damn smart thing to do. Psychics are essentially part of the spiritual world in that they can receive and broadcast in that realm which the majority of people can’t, and then Religion can give strength, faith and will to strengthen a Psychic.
Ultimately, what Ryan does is beneficial to people, to real people, and he does it with my blessing and with that of God I’m sure – if he didn’t have God’s blessing then his prayers wouldn’t work and the blessed medals would have no effect. He doesn’t care for social convention and such, all he cares about is helping and he does this using whatever resources he has available to him.
I commemorate him for what he does and I hope he continues to do so because he’s bloody brilliant! Simple as. :)
I love Ryan so much and then after I read this article I almost cried :( I just wanted to track him just like the lady that wrote the article & give him a BIG hug <3
nothing can fail to be itself
Dear Ryan Am a great fan of you because i believe in you.i see ghost since am young.I can’t wait to see the next show.Don’t stop the work your doing cause you do it well.Please pray for me thank you.
I am a catholic a serious one. I’ve been oppressesby an evil spirit.I. need ryans help if he is to claiim who he is I’m not interested in being on tv I need help desperatly.
growing up with a father as a preacher and an uncle who is an ordained minister of the free will baptist and non denominational settings,i have come to know the bible fairly well..its a constant battle between good and evil the devil constantly works against christians..there are people in this world who work for satan he has them in his grasp they are on the path to hell and they completly turn from god in there everday life,to were as christian we put our faith in God the devil uses his followers to attach us hard and to try and diseve us into hell some fall accordingly..In the bible it does tell of stories about witch craft and demons the story were the rose the inturpiter from the grave and it was not him but a demon..it also says in the king james version that when we die we will be place ungder Gods boosom until his second coming were we will all be judged..there are alot of false prophets out there under satans command who will try and devieve us from the truth and who knows the bible better than anyone on earth the devil he knows it just as well as god..he knows how to corrupt the words to make a message seem completly different that what it is making it convincing people who fall ignorant to Gods word will fall for it.Also stating study to show thy self approved is more to me as study gods word as protection against evil if you know God word his word then your more unlickly to fall for his diception of the word. As far as ghost and stuff i beleive there are things out there deomons and what not to work against your walk with christ but if you read your bible well enough God heaves a warning to remain igonorant of it,because it is not of him but the works of the deciever and i personally think people who chase after it are walking on very dangerous ground and may be judged for that im really not sure…I have had things happen to me in my life that are unexplainable and sometimes frightning but becasue study Gods word i know not to pay no mind to it and not to let it scare me and i say in the name of jesus chist and god be gone you worker of iniquity you have no place here get out satan i seem to have no problems although christians again are attacked the hardest cause the devil wants our souls and will do anything to get them including watering the paranormal seed that has been planted…Therfore in my opinion i think all these investigaters need to take God warning serioiusly no spirit is a good one only the deciever workin against you
To Kathryn who wrote on 01/14/2011:
That was a well-written reply (other than the few typos – yes, I’ll be that guy ;) to fit this well-written article. I was raised Catholic myself, and though I have some contention with the Church’s dogma, I do have my faith. Recently I’ve become fascinated with the paranormal, when I usually focus on reading news articles or history books, and I’ve been wondering if my curiosity is going to lead me into getting something I wished for but don’t really want. I’m not toying with black magic, witchcraft or anything like that (and never would), but I have been reading about Catholic exorcisms (am about to read Michelle Remembers) due to curiosity. I’ve never had a paranormal experience before, and I’m guessing I wouldn’t want one either – I just enjoy spooking myself around Halloween. If people like Mr. Buell and Father Bailey are helping people, then it is something to be commended, whether we are skeptics or not.
Okay so I have been watching this show for awhile now, but I never really heard Ryan explain anything about what scared him so much as a child. I finally found this website and I am amazed. I was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and lived in a 167 year old house. My mom has told me stories about how when I was younger I used to run screaming through the huge three story house for the reason that there was a shadow man following me. Now we have had many mediums come to our house, that couldn’t get past the front hallway stairs before they would walk out of the house and state,”I won’t go any further. There is something in that house and I will not experience it.” Now I don’t really remember to much about this weird man, but that face, I will forever be haunted by that Freaking face. The man was tall about 5’6 and was composed of complete shadow, wide eyes, and god the most huge and inhuman smile ever. I moved out of the house when I was seven and haven’t seen the shadow since but every so often I get the most sickening feeling I am being watched. I thought I was crazy for the longest time,but now I know I’m not the only one who has seen this thing or something like it. Believe me or not I am still terrified of this being.
It is amazing to me how Catholics (myself being a cradle Catholic, now recovered) question the spirit world when all of the “Christ” story is based on the supernatural and paranormal! What a contradiction! And then this bit:
“Making use of someone who is frequently in communication with the ‘spirit world’ is extremely dangerous,” said Fr. Francis Tiso, Associate Director of the Secretariat for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. “The only preternatural voice that the people of God are to listen to is the voice of God. Other voices can be deceptive.”
Has this priest not read the Bible? How many times were people visited by images ‘angels’,'saints’, the Virgin Mary, dead relatives?
What a load of crap and double speak.
I do think the spirit world exists…but we still do not have substantiated, scientific proof or it nor God.
OH MY GOSH… What? You catholics like to read Matthew 16:15-19 all wrong. Jesus was addressing the testimony and faith that Peter just spoke of in answer to the question that the Lord had asked:”He saith unto them,but whom say ye that I AM?(KJV Now at this point you have to be a little more thoughtful about ALL of the Savior’s teachings, not just picking and choosing and taking scripture out of context. No where in the scriptures does it say the word catholic.Jeez know your churches own history,i.e. relic worship, SELLING for money space in heaven,the INQUISITION and all of the bad nasty evil coruption perpitrated by your church from the begining to present.(child molesting)The Lord did not say the catholic church would be established by Peter and then later be venorated him self and his supposed bodily remains. In the same scripture it says “and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” It seems that that which is hell and from hell have had influence in and through this church from the time it became a corruption of Jesus Christ’s true message. Even all the regalia and pagentry, gold medalions and riches the catholic church displays is so opposite of the Shepherd, the humble,loving Jesus Christ. How do you square yourselves with the commandment not to pray to or worship idols and yet you do. You pray to and worship Jesus’ mother Mary and you believe that she remained a
Sorry sent before I was done) I was saying you pray to Jesus’ mother Mary and you call her the Virgin Mary, she did not remain a virgin for the rest of her entire life! She married Joseph and toogether they had children, James,Joses,Simon,Judas…It seems like the catholic church has become as stiff necked, hard hearted and unwilling to change as the wicked Sadducees & Pharisees.The catholic church critisizes other Christians,professing that they will all go to hell unless they are catholic. How can you believe that a baby that passes away before being baptised will get a one way trip to hell? There is nothing purer on Earth than a newborn child whose spirit has just come from the face of God.IT IS A SIN TO PROFESS that a baby is anything but pure, just beyond the veil. Good people who love and serve one another will be judged according to their works.WE ARE ALL GODS CHILDREN. Peace & Love and may Heavenly Fathers blessings be with you.
Ruby, the Catholic Church does not teach that unbaptised babies go to hell or that non Catholics do too. The Catholic Church clearly teaches that the Holy Spirit moves in other faiths and Christian denominations and as for babies, the Church invites us to rely on the mercy of God as opposed to look for damnation.
See, this is what I hate about discussions like this. There are fewer open-minded people out there than there are people who are just pure skeptics who refuse to believe something that cannot be explained. There are things that can’t be explained and rather than accepting that there are things out there that can’t be explained, people try to explain it away using religion. How do you think God feels about that? People close their minds to what they don’t want to believe or even accept. Yes, God has power over everything but the devil has his own little tricks he used to deceive or influence.
I applaud what Ryan is doin’ and I do believe that there are things out there that simply cannot be explained. I personally haven’t seen anything paranormal but I have experienced things. Ryan is doing what he believes God has chosen for his path. And no one can say that He hasn’t. No one knows what paths that God chooses for each one of us except Him. I encourage Ryan to do what he loves and that may indeed be the path that was chosen for him. And Ryan, don’t let anyone push you down or let the criticism get to you. I myself dont know if this is what God meant for you, no one does, but in my heart I believe that it is. God bless you Ryan!
It May be where I’m not some what familiar with the different faiths of relegion, but this comment I seen made me wonder. I personally believe there is a god and do believe in the paranormal. The comment was that the earth is good and that hell will not be on it that it’s as far away as you can think. So if it’s so good why the genocides, hunger, rapist, terrorist etc? Seems to me to be a lot of evil. Then again I’m reminded of all the good, so I’m just curious and it’s a serious question.
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