Ghost Hunters

9-6-09

Do you know what TAPS is? If you do, you are probably a fan of Ghost Hunters. TAPS stands for The Atlantic Paranormal Society. It is a group based out of Rhode Island that researches and tries to prove and/or disprove the existence of ghosts. There is a show on the Syfy channel that is called Ghost Hunters and it follows the stories of the TAPS group. I have watched this show for several years. I find it fascinating for several reasons. One reason is that the men who run the investigations are very normal people. Their names are Jason and Grant and they are plumbers for Roto-Rooter. They both had supernatural experiences that led them to start their investigation business. Another reason I like it is that they more often than not disprove the existence of ghosts. They will explain the reasons for the strange activity in any given house/haunted site. They are very practical people. But I also like it because sometimes they actually find things are are completely unexplainable. There are beds that pull their covers off, doors that open and close on their own, disembodied voices, electronic voice phenomena, and lots of tapping and unexplainable knocking sounds.

I wouldn't say that I believe in ghosts but I wouldn't say that I don't either. I believe that there is spiritual activity out there in the world. I think that there are angels and demons. There is plenty of literature out there to support that belief as well. But I am not sure about ghosts. I have spoken with several people who have had experiences with people "from the other side". There are people in my own family who have the ability to communicate with the dead. Have you ever seen something you couldn't explain? Stayed in a haunted house or hotel? I have not. Of course I am glad of that fact. I don't mind to watch a TV program, read a book, or hear about an experience but if it were to happen to me I think I would be scared to death. I get scared of strange noises in the night without the thought of it being a ghost.

Tell me what you think. Leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on the paranormal.

Have a blessed and ghost free evening and thanks for reading my 15th blog!

PS Ghost Hunters airs on Wednesday evenings on the Syfy channel.