History and Responding to the Paranormal

By Reverend Mark Hunnemann

What can the past teach us about how to respond to the paranormal? Recently two events occurred that thrust that question into prominence. The two events were: the fiftieth anniversary of Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech and September 11.They may seem unrelated, but let me explain.

King's speech is a painful reminder of past racism; thankfully, I think we have made great strides. I have mentioned before that I had the honor of being introduced to the singular teaching of Dr. Francis Schaeffer...a man who had an uncanny ability to perceive trends in culture, critique them biblically, and show how the Lordship of Christ extends to all aspects of human culture.

He mentioned that our culture had a Christian ethos 100 years ago, but (and this is my main point)there were certainly serious inconsistencies. For example, he noted that we had done a very poor job when it came to race (with some notable exceptions) He further stated that each generation was responsible for applying the changeless gospel to the needs of their own generation. For 35  years since I first heard that assessment and challenge, I was 'haunted'  about WHAT ISSUE WAS MY GENERATION OF CHRISTIANS CULPABLY BLIND TO? Was there a "racism" equivalent in our culture that our kids would rise up and call us..uuhh, "blind and obtuse about"?Or,at the very least inconsistent...

I have the same feeling today as I did nearly 40 years ago--how could so many godly Christians be silent regarding an issue that was so  obviously grievously wrong? We are all descended from Adam...how could Christians support institutionalized hatred? (that is precisely what it was) So,I kept asking myself and praying: "Lord, please show me if we have a grievous blind spot in my generation." I humbly assert that I believe God answered my prayer.

In 2009 I was as blind as a bat to the raging paranormal inferno, but one fateful Wednesday night I watched an episode of "Ghost Hunters." I almost fell off the couch as I realized two things-I just saw real supernatural, demonic activity, and I had an unsettling feeling that I had been culpably ignorant of a juggernaut that was changing the spiritual landscape of America...indeed the world.Instantly, I felt "called" to research this phenomenon for the glory of our Triune God.

It did not take long for me to realize that the paranormal craze was, in fact, perhaps the most serious blind spot in the Christian community today.My generation was just as guilty of collectively dismissing a hugely significant issue.You will please forgive me if I say that: I have a dream...that the pastors in America would awaken from their lethal slumber and begin equipping their sheep to discern supernatural evil.

I will be more brief with 9/11. It is the anniversary of terrorist attacks on our soil--The World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and the Pan Am flight.(the following quote was thought to be from the Reformer, Martin Luther, but apparently there is some doubt. Regardless, I quote it with brief comment).

"If I profess with loudest voice and clearest exposition every portion of the Truth of God except precisely that little point which the world and the devil are at that moment attacking, I am not confessing Christ, however boldly I may be professing Christ. Where the battle rages, there the loyalty of the soldier is proved and to be steady on all the battle front besides, is mere flight and disgrace if he flinches at that point." 

If this quote expresses biblical truth (and I believe it does), then the overwhelming majority of bible preachers are not confessing Christ, and are flinching and fleeing. It hurts to write that, but when was the last time you heard a sermon on "What does the Bible say about Ghosts"? What other issue has over 50% of US adults in its grips?

I was a pastor for 15 years, so I know the diverse hats they wear and the many stressors. But in preaching class in seminary, we were taught two main things-prayerfully do the hard work of understanding the Holy Spirit's intent for that text (it's meaning, AND prayerfully and sensitively apply the text to the significant issues we face, as individuals and as a society. Simple...one-two approach to preaching, but the application aspect has been collectively horrendous.

The worst spiritual terrorist attack in our nations history is being ignored or dismissed as so much rubbish (with some notable exceptions). God have mercy on our country...especially our pastors.

To round out my reference to 9/11 let me mention this. Historically, there have three philosophical tests for truth--the correspondence theory (does the belief correspond to reality?); the coherence theory of truth (is the belief or worldview internally consistent?); and the existential test for truth (can the person live with his beliefs?)

I want to apply the existential theory to the notion of ghosts. The tragedy of 9/11 is precisely the kind of deaths that the paranormal community predicts will cause souls to be trapped...(sudden, traumatic deaths...leaving unfinished business). According to the "death criteria" of the paranormal community, most of those who died on 9/11 may well be stuck here."That is a cruel, low blow Hunnemann...how dare you!" On the contrary, 9/11 reminds us that it is impossible to live consistently with your beliefs regarding ghost formation.It is your belief in trapped spirits which is cruel...I am simply extending it out consistently to its logical conclusion. I must stop there for now, but this needs to be spelled out over and over, to break through the fog of fascination with ghosts.

Bad Bad Thing Award Goes to 'Call of the Wildman' for Bringing Snakes to the Pool!

By Kirby Robinson

Animal Planet's
"Call of the Wildman"
for Bringing Snakes to the Pool

Earlier this month we wrote: Say it's not so A&E along with the BIO Channel caught faking paranormal shows. Now the Animal Planet hit show Call of the Wildman, caught faking stuff and that's a bad bad thing.

No, it's not a staged dead time. Some paranormal investigator isn't caught opening doors and pounding on walls. Instead, Animal Planet has joined the ranks of networks allowing fake reality shows.

Ernie Brown Jr. a/k/a "Turtleman" host of the show Call of the Wildman was caught staging a scene for the sole purpose of ratings. That's a BAD BAD THING.

June 27, 2013 - Here's the UPDATED story:

http://doubtfulnews.com/2013/06/call-of-the-wildman-show-staged-snake-appearance/

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Bad Bad Thing Award Goes to 'Call of the Wildman' for Staging Snake Scene

By Kirby Robinson

Animal Planet's
Call of the Wildman

 Say it's not so A&E along with the BIO Channel caught faking paranormal shows. Now the Animal Planet hit show Call of the Wildman, caught faking stuff and that's a bad bad thing.

No, it's not a staged dead time. Some paranormal investigator isn't caught opening doors and pounding on walls. Instead, Animal Planet has joined the ranks of networks allowing fake reality shows.

Ernie Brown Jr. a/k/a "Turtleman" host of the show Call of the Wildman was caught staging a scene for the sole purpose of ratings. and that's a BAD BAD THING. Here's the story:

http://doubtfulnews.com/2013/06/call-of-the-wildman-show-staged-snake-appearance/

Do you know of a para-celeb, psychic, ghost hunter, demon chaser, or false teacher who’s eligible for the award? You can take part by sending us a name and why you think they should receive the BAD BAD THING award. Contact freeallspirits@live.comfor more information.

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Issue 115 – Haunted Collector Becomes the Humiliated Collector, Part 2

By Kirby Robinson

Continued from part 1: http://eyeontheparanormal.blogspot.com/2013/04/special-edition-haunted-collector.html

So after some wild story about fixed boxing matches the team returns to night 2 of the hunt.

It contains nothing more than the first night claims of something moving through someone. Or punching bags swaying. We never see it start only the aftermath of someone pushing it. Lastly, dust is being blown from under the ring. Air pump maybe? They find some smelling salts and a bottle of Phenobarbital.

Talking to someone from the boxing club at Whatsoever Community Center, the mat and flooring for the ring had been changed more than once over the years. If anything had been tucked under there it would had been found so we have to ask who put it there?

They take the items to an antique dealer who knows what smelling salts are and has a slight understanding of the drug but only understands the most basic facts about the drug. What’s not reveal is that some used it as a recreational drug.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phenobarbital

The final client meeting is standard fare. Aimee, John’s daughter, stands arms folded, pulling away from both men.

60 Seconds of Plain Bitter Coffey

The next story comes from Joplin, Missouri, a city that is just recovering from the worst tornado that’s ever hit the area. An increase of paranormal activity is being reported and one household that is being hit hard needs help with it.

We’re not going to spend a lot of time on the claims as they are standard: fare such as voices, shadows, people on the stairs, and kids afraid to sleep in their rooms.

In comes Chip Coffey who hasn’t made a para-reality show appearance for quite some time. His 60 seconds of airtime provides us with nothing new. As with his walkthroughs on Paranormal State, the information he offers is as bland as in the past.

- He feels agitated. Chip, you’re in a so-called haunted house -- you should be.

- Something’s on the stairs. What’s on the stairs? Chip never says.

- Old mirror. That’s an easy target. Observe how he sits so both the mirror and him are in the shot. Did his old pal Eric Levin show up an offer a few pointers?

- In the bedroom he claims he’s agitated. He mentions no names, no whys-- nothing. A few seconds later, he’s gone. Some guest appearance.

The night features two primed EVP’s. You don’t hear anything until the hosts prime you to hear it. A pattern with the laser light is claimed to be ghost. The small number of lights moving seems to be more like flying bugs.

The show wraps up with one more night of collecting evidence, the only piece being the mirror of producing something solid.

There really is nothing paranormal. It’s more than likely the family as a whole suffers from PTSD [Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome]. A unit this size producing such negative energy will produce negative activity psychically. It’s not paranormal.

A loss of credibility over 60 seconds of Coffey is a bad deal for this show.

Because now everything is up for question, we are building a file over the number of places they have visited that have already had ghost teams there. In some cases, they have charged for these ghost hunts. They allegedly go to help the people there what does it mean? They are deceiving the public and it will be up to the EYE ON THE PARANORMAL to do the uncovering.

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