I answered this question on another blog and felt it was important enough to post here.
Rumors abound about which paranormal TV personalities are faking evidence. Some accusers have gone to the extent of pulling clips out of context and posting them as “proof” of falsifying evidence.
Paranormal TV is just that, TV.
A clean investigation is impossible with a camera crew, etc. on site. The odds of evidence contamination are great.
If these shows fake evidence, that’s too bad. We’ll never really know. It is still entertainment. We should enjoy it and not look upon it as absolute scientific proof. We can’t… too many variables. Also, camera angles and such can be misleading.
However, we can honor the Ghost Hunters and the other paranormal TV shows for legitimizing the possibility of ghosts for the general public. The local fireman can go to work and discuss his paranormal experience without being condemned to the loony bin. These shows have opened the mind of the layman.
This, in turn, has legitimized the field of paranormal investigation. Never has it received this much positive attention. We should appreciate that and not be so eager to sign up for a “witch hunt” (no offense to those of a pagan persuasion).
On another level, this spirit awareness is a part of the awakening of consciousness that we, as a collective whole, are experiencing in this era. So, if the personalities of paranormal TV shows are vehicles chosen for this, then we should honor them as conduits to the beyond from which we all have come from and will return shortly.
This is one of those topics likely to stir heated debate. For me, it’s not worth the trouble. My business is making humor and inspiring worthwhile thought.
Eat Cookies and Lighten Up a Little!
Tj
