Since the success of the show Ghost Hunters, there have been other shows on tv that have sprung up shortly after conducting their own investigations. But the question is, are these groups really well versed in the spirit world?
I have been researching ghosts and entities since I was nine years old because of my early experiences when I was very young. I have found the topic scary and fascinating at the same time. But lately, I have been unimpressed with some of the tactics used in modern day ghost hunting.
In my quest and research on ghosts and spirits, I have learned you have to tread carefully. Not only can spirits be deceiving, but they can be very dangerous. I thoroughly discourage the use of provoking just to get an electronic voice phenomena on a tape recorder. Keith Johnson, formerly of TAPS (The Atlantic Paranormal Society, now of NEAR RI :New England Anamolies Research in RI) recently wrote a book called Paranormal Realities and he is also against the practice of severe provocation. I have talked to Keith on a ghost tour at Slater Mill located in Pawtucket, RI and he said "People, like spirits, can be very deceitful". Basically what he means by this is just because the spirit may claim to be that of a little boy does not mean it is or is telling you the truth. In fact, spirits may do this so they can attach themselves and use your emotional energy.
Although I am not into naming a particular group, I feel that this example brings relevance to what I have been talking about. There have been two particular series on tv I have been extremely disappointed with. Zack Baggins, who is the main player on the series "Ghost Adventures" on the Travel Channel, has stated on his website that he has had his house blessed four times. Coincidence? I don't think it is. I think his use of provocation is very immature, uneducated, and dangerous. He often will enter a supposed haunted location and demand the spirit attack him or cause some sort of physical harm to him. To those of us who are well versed in spirits, demonology and psychic ability, this is a very stupid tactic. A negative energy and even demonic forces are very difficult to get rid of and can reek unwanted havoc on innocent people.
While on the Slater Mill Ghost tour, I did ask Keith about entering a haunted location and conducting EVP's. I did ask him if it was beneficial to do some sort of blessing upon entry to the haunted location. Keith, an expert in demonology, stated a person should always enter and leave a supposed haunted location with a blessing to ensure a negative energy does not follow. He also recommends as any human being, living or dead, you need to have respect for them.
Just wanted some feedback as to what others thought of this practice? I think groups are doing this on tv to make their show sensationalized and dramatic, but in the long run it is creating misinformed future ghost hunters.
