tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980306124789873678.post6575158698892647412..comments2023-11-05T09:07:09.382+00:00Comments on Nana Prah's Blog: Guest Blogger Debbie Christiana Talks About Paranormal Writers beliefs in the Paranormal Nana Prahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12854685637338591856noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980306124789873678.post-81699360326247538672013-06-02T12:29:54.865+01:002013-06-02T12:29:54.865+01:00I wonder how you would answer the question Rinelle...I wonder how you would answer the question Rinelle. Considering that you are fantasy writer. Nana Prahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12854685637338591856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980306124789873678.post-20915151376162966552013-06-02T12:15:34.524+01:002013-06-02T12:15:34.524+01:00A great question, and a good answer. Being able to...A great question, and a good answer. Being able to look for possibilities, even if you don't believe in them fully, is a good start for a writer.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05651744055513494283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980306124789873678.post-53206428622170197972013-05-30T15:50:38.776+01:002013-05-30T15:50:38.776+01:00Wow Celestine and Debbie. Those comments could hav...Wow Celestine and Debbie. Those comments could have been posts on their own. Two different opinions about the same topic. Both correct. Right?Nana Prahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12854685637338591856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980306124789873678.post-4708947558313296242013-05-30T15:49:10.808+01:002013-05-30T15:49:10.808+01:00Hi Cathy. I too am Catholic. Years ago when I was ...Hi Cathy. I too am Catholic. Years ago when I was interested in ghosts and spirits and the like, my uncle who's a priest, told me to focus on this life. I'll deal with that one when the time comes. I thought it was sage advice.Nana Prahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12854685637338591856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980306124789873678.post-10765571577746356282013-05-30T15:40:33.023+01:002013-05-30T15:40:33.023+01:00You sure do know how to make a person think Liv. You sure do know how to make a person think Liv. Nana Prahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12854685637338591856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980306124789873678.post-90869266088388531182013-05-30T15:39:16.922+01:002013-05-30T15:39:16.922+01:00Thanks Leslie, but I'm taking no credit for De...Thanks Leslie, but I'm taking no credit for Debbie's great work.Nana Prahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12854685637338591856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980306124789873678.post-43291979635889984302013-05-30T15:18:16.660+01:002013-05-30T15:18:16.660+01:00Hi Readinpleasure - I'm sorry for the loss of ...Hi Readinpleasure - I'm sorry for the loss of your father. I lost my dad last year and it's tough. How interesting about his spirit visiting your family.<br /><br />I will be the first to admit I know nothing about African witchcraft. My knowledge is of North/South American and European/Asian paganism which include Native Americans here, Buddhists, Wiccans and many different belief systems. Of those groups, most members, not all, are passive, nature loving and tolerant welcoming the people who are excluded from mainstream society. <br /><br />I'm a believer that you are a human being first and your religion second. If you're not a nice person you won't be a good Christian, Jew, Muslim or Witch/Pagan. People have always hidden behind their religion to get their own radical, intolerant and hurtful message out there. And they always will. Any religion is only as good or bad as the person practicing it.<br /><br />I agree, I definitely simplified it - it's far too complex to go into for a fictional story written for fun and entertainment. <br /><br />I'm so glad you stopped by and gave us all a different view. It's always good to see other peoples opinions and life experiences. That's how we all learn.<br /><br /><br />Debbie Christianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12949473453277720476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980306124789873678.post-62986165908462574182013-05-30T14:26:50.687+01:002013-05-30T14:26:50.687+01:00Very interesting topic and discussion here, Nana a...Very interesting topic and discussion here, Nana and Debbie. I made a comment on this blog that I don't like to read novels or books with witchcraft involved. I have my reasons. Y<br /><br />Yes, ghosts exist though I have not seen before. Recently I buried my father in my country. He was a chief and so was laid in state for two days. On the second day around 4.00 pm, his spirit or ghost entered some of his family members who spoke just like him telling the gathering about the circumstances leading to his death and what he wanted to be done.<br /><br />Believe it or not, I was one of those who were possessed.<br /><br />About witchcraft, I think Debbie's definition or explanation is has rather simplified the whole phenomenon. In Africa here it is no joke at all. They can cause destruction and death, and can be responsible for poverty, diseases, broken marriages and many more. Of course, these things are spiritual and therefore it is difficult to prove in a court of law. suffice to say that witches are not my favourite people and it is only my strong belief in God that has kept me to this day. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980306124789873678.post-10293803958587832802013-05-29T18:24:43.343+01:002013-05-29T18:24:43.343+01:00Hi Cathy, being from a large Italian family I was ...Hi Cathy, being from a large Italian family I was raised Catholic and the church is steeped in mystery and mysticism. It's very interesting and I don't know why they aren't open to it more. It reflects how different the times were in early beginnings of the church 2000 yrs ago and is really part of their history of the church. They should embrace it. Back then people were much more open to the mystical side of things.<br /><br />My husband loves St. Christopher and he isn't even Catholic ;) He travels a lot for his job or he used to too and always had a medal of St. Christopher with him. <br /><br />If you'd ever like to write a guest post for my CURIOSITIES feature about you're husband's sighting, let me know. I have to say it's a really popular post on my blog. Always a lot of views. You can coordinate it to you're book release. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by ;)<br /><br /><br /><br />Debbie Christianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12949473453277720476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980306124789873678.post-53024236375459556922013-05-29T17:28:14.853+01:002013-05-29T17:28:14.853+01:00An add on, my children and my skeptical husband ha...An add on, my children and my skeptical husband has seen a few spirit ghosts right here in our house. If you met my hubby, you'd have to believe him. He's not a jokester.Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980306124789873678.post-51386231961384837342013-05-29T17:26:07.897+01:002013-05-29T17:26:07.897+01:00I also tend to agree that there are many unanswere...I also tend to agree that there are many unanswered paranormal activity in the world. I definitely believe in ghosts or spirits, whatever you want to call them, good or/and bad. My mantra is not to piss them off, because they are out there. I'm Catholic and have a great devotion to the saints, and if you read about the mysticism of the Catholic Church, it'll blow you away. The church doesn't like to talk about that aspect too much, but it's pretty awesome.Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980306124789873678.post-81853147948482762842013-05-29T17:24:33.374+01:002013-05-29T17:24:33.374+01:00Good point, Liv. It's good to have an open min...Good point, Liv. It's good to have an open mind and believe in a little of everything :) Like Roald Dahl said "Those who don't believe in magic will never find it" :)<br />Debbie Christianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12949473453277720476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980306124789873678.post-49939302286563616212013-05-29T16:11:14.895+01:002013-05-29T16:11:14.895+01:00"Truth" is a fairly flexible concept, as..."Truth" is a fairly flexible concept, as is "reality". What is absolute and concrete for one person might be absolutely meaningless to another in a different time and place. So I'm fairly careful about what I DON'T believe, because you just never know...<br />Nice post, Deb! (and you too, Nana ;)Liv Rancourthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13171029958375171223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980306124789873678.post-74794045970627379802013-05-29T15:46:01.520+01:002013-05-29T15:46:01.520+01:00Hi Leslie - I don't believe everything either,...Hi Leslie - I don't believe everything either, you can't, but I agree, there are some pretty cool things that happen that can't be explained. Maybe they aren't supposed to be :) <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by.<br /><br /><br />Debbie Christianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12949473453277720476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980306124789873678.post-19423064737463461552013-05-29T14:39:37.308+01:002013-05-29T14:39:37.308+01:00Hi Debbie and Nana!!! Great post. I do believe t...Hi Debbie and Nana!!! Great post. I do believe that there are things in this world that just can't be explained. I do believe in ghosts. I'm fascinated by paranormal activity, even though I don't believe everything that people say regarding it. And I loved Twin Flames and I'm sure I'll love Solstice.Elle Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05626936638602799514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980306124789873678.post-66925339979468014102013-05-29T13:25:22.907+01:002013-05-29T13:25:22.907+01:00I think Lynda should write about her ghost experie...I think Lynda should write about her ghost experiences for your Curiosities, Debbie.Nana Prahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12854685637338591856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980306124789873678.post-50552000088670715922013-05-29T13:17:03.516+01:002013-05-29T13:17:03.516+01:00You are more than welcome Debbie. Thanks for guest...You are more than welcome Debbie. Thanks for guest blogging. I feel like I've had a star on my blog.Nana Prahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12854685637338591856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980306124789873678.post-43176863454180853062013-05-29T12:49:39.156+01:002013-05-29T12:49:39.156+01:00Hi Lynda - I'm jealous that you've seen a ...Hi Lynda - I'm jealous that you've seen a ghost or two. I'd love to hear about it some time :) Thanks for stopping by!Debbie Christianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12949473453277720476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980306124789873678.post-11555534673058575312013-05-29T12:48:50.416+01:002013-05-29T12:48:50.416+01:00Thank you so much for having me today, Nana! Thank you so much for having me today, Nana! Debbie Christianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12949473453277720476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980306124789873678.post-67641365694338145192013-05-29T12:25:29.889+01:002013-05-29T12:25:29.889+01:00I thank God I've never seen a ghost. The book ...I thank God I've never seen a ghost. The book is fantastic Lynda.Nana Prahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12854685637338591856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980306124789873678.post-70519308161314681652013-05-29T11:52:11.768+01:002013-05-29T11:52:11.768+01:00I believe in ghosts. I've seen a couple too. T...I believe in ghosts. I've seen a couple too. Too scary to write about but great DAYtime reading ;)<br />A story about Italian witches also sounds interesting.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.com