From our research*:82% believe in ghosts/spirits
79% feel they have had a paranormal experience
2% said they are unsure
88% have done some type of occult practice or activity in their life
ONLY 54% believe in God (who IS Jesus Christ)
and only 42% believe that Jesus Christ was God in the flesh
A mere 33% people have read and understand the Bible!
26% of people go to church faithfullyDo you see a pattern here? A reasoning in all this?
*This is an ongoing poll by SWAT since 2003, asking people of all ages, races, religions, creeds, faiths, etc...
I'm sure if you're like the thousands upon thousands who believe in ghosts, then you are also like the numerous amount who feel they may have had a paranormal experience before. It's more common nowdays than it ever has been. Why is that? That's because with most things, in time, we advance in our curiosity, and that brings forth new interest for study in this area- the unknown.
A strong wave of spirituality came on us in the 1980's- The new age movement. New religions, more options, interesting opinions and expanded beliefs emerged. But the truth of the matter is- THERTE IS ONLY ONE TRUTH! And it is not subject to whether one believes or not!
The Word of God, the Living Bible, cannot be made for private interpetation, and one cannot pick and choose what applies to us and what doesn't, or what they will believe and live by and what they will not. It is a whole- the entire Book- it is all, or nothing.
The supernatural exists. The Bible tells us of ghosts and warns us of demons. This is where the world gets ghosts, spirits, entities, hauntings, etc...They have been a part of our lives since the beginning of time. We, as humans, are just more advanced in technology and knowledge now. But nothing that we can do will discount the basis- good and evil.
Spirituality is on the uprise with each year that passes, we are not just more accepting to the possibility, but openly desiring it as a people on a whole.
Einstein proved that all living things have energy and modern researchers have proven energy never dies.
It may change form and it may decrease in intensity, but it is always constant.
So when our physical bodies give up, what happend to ur energy? They move on. Where to is the biggest question.
SWAT fully supports and believes in the Living Bible (KJV), which says we are NOT to take away or add onto it. It does say, however, that it gives us everything we need to know, but it does not give us everything. That probably is for our own good. And maybe the truths and realities are just too complex for us to grasp. But we cannot accept that we are unable to know and grasp everything at this time, so, we find outlest to rationalize things- now we have an answer...but it is not always the right one (the truth)!
SWAT does not support or condone new age or meta-physical techniques, nor do we recommend psychics, healers, "energy workers", or any other so-called experts in this area. Why? God strongly condemns any people speaking to spirits, or working with the supernatural world. It is an abomination to Him. He is not saying that it isn't possible, but that we should not. In short: we shouldn't be messing with what we don't have full knowledge of!
According to the Bible, when a person passes on, if they lived for Jesus, they go to God and rest in peace...but if they did not live according to God's Word, they are put in a place for judgement. We all have heard "bumps in the night". We all have felt someone watching us, but no one is there. That is common. And sometimes, it is nothing. But other times, it is. It is another proven fact that nothing is absolute. So how can the fact that EVERY time we think something (or someone) is there, it never is? It can't. There are so many documented cases of a spiritual existance- the supernatural and preternatural. There are too many to debunk. Even if all but one was debunked, that one is enough to prove there is something beyond this physical world. With that will always be someone to try and debunk it. Unless a person experiences it for themselves, they never know. So which are you?
We always ask people, whether you believe or not, what would you be willing to do and believe, to help someone you love? Because if/when this reality came upon you in some way, what would you do?Here are just some of the signs (these are the most common signs of a haunting, but are not limited to) that may tell you you have a presence in your home or around you. Note that not just one or 2 of these signs prove you have a presence with you. A combination of more than a few is usually a good indication.
- A strong "feeling" that someone is there; that you are being watched
- An odor (such as perfume or cigarettes)
- A sudden drop or rise in temperature
- A sudden difficult time in breathing
- One's equilibrium suddenly being off
- Animals acting odd- anxious, afraid,
playful or ready to attack some unseen object or person.- Strange mists or lights (usually whitle, black or red)
being seen, not the result of any medical condition, and the witness
is not under the influence of anything, are another sign.
They can be orbs (circles), streaks, or other oddly shapes.
These can be seen with the naked eye or in photos or video.- Unexplained noises, such as banging, knocking, and footsteps.
Along with hearing voices, screams or whispers where no source could be found.- Household items start to disappear and later found in unusual places,
such as the fridge, inside the oven, etc.- Numerous electrical or plumbing problems (continual and unexplained) and this includes
telephone and computer problems as well- continual.- Doors, closets and cupboards are found open when
they were left closed. Also seeing or hearing
them open when no one else in the room.- New batteries losing their charge new or hardly used batteries
may suddenly die with little or no use. This is
also common with clocks being off or quitting.- Sudden insomnia or depression
- Sudden increasing fatigue
- Family members not acting themselves- i.e.mood swings
- Unexplained bruises or scratches, these may appear anywhere on the body for no apparent reason.
- Waking up to a heavy feeling on your chest, or "sleep paralysis"
- Waking up repeatedly at 3am or around that time frame
- Small children talking to unseen "people" or just the opposite,
extreme fear for no apparent reason *(also watch for "imaginary friends")- Electronic devices can also be indicates of a ghostly presence;
such as household lights turn on, the thermostat being changed,
problems with frequency in radio, stereo or clarity in a TV, etc...- Bizarre real-like dreams, or the sensation of "falling back into your body"
- Seeing dark shadows with the eye or getting odd "blobs" (white or black) in pictures or white mists (faint cloud-like blobs)
- Being woken up while sleeping by someone talking to or touching you
- Anything that happens in "3's"
- in extreme cases -
- Physically being attacked by some unseen force is evident! There have been cases where individuals were injured from these encounters. Note that "ghosts" cannot harm you- only demons or demon-influenced beings can.
- A feeling of or diagnosis of an illness- mental or physical
i.e. depression, manic depression, bi-polar, schizophrenia- These occurrences happening to you at more than
one place- like work, other people's homes,
at public and private places- These types of things happening to you not being
the first time- other times in your past- Objects moved or levitated on their own with no outside force.
* IMPORTANT * Please note all practical and scientific matters must be taken in consideration with each of these signs. Remember to rule out every other possible factor that could be causing such events. And if found that there is no explanation, be cautious on handling the matter. Please call us at ANYTIME if you feel you are in danger or if children are involved!