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55. One can believe in Science versus woo, in my humble opinion.

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Mon Jul 8, 2013, 11:14 PM

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So I think my house is haunted by my Mother. [View all] bamademo Jul 2013 OP

Nothing wrong with friendly ghosts. I have similar story involving a dog. Hoyt Jul 2013 #1

Would love to hear. Wish my dearly departed Goldens would ghost sleep with me. bamademo Jul 2013 #7

Our dearly departed Simba (kitteh) has been ghost sleeping with us. Hubby reported mnhtnbb Jul 2013 #16

The Robin's egg is easy to explain HarveyDarkey Jul 2013 #2

Stop making sense! HERVEPA Jul 2013 #14

I'm sure there are logical, verifiable reasons for all of these, not involving a ghost HarveyDarkey Jul 2013 #18

Of course. HERVEPA Jul 2013 #19

sounds like your mom is home and giving you little signs orleans Jul 2013 #3

I've never liked this house and let her know from the time I was 9. bamademo Jul 2013 #4

Are you going to tell the potential renters or buyers... AmyStrange Jul 2013 #5

No, because I don't think she (if actually haunting) would do that. bamademo Jul 2013 #6

reaching out to make peace huh... AmyStrange Jul 2013 #9

Sounds like maybe you're the one reaching out pscot Jul 2013 #21

People have gotten in shit for not telling buyers about ghosts present. EvilAL Jul 2013 #24

I've never had a ghost, although my house is quite old. The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2013 #8

I had ghost cat who slept on bed, Could feel her kneading when I was in deep sleep and woke. bamademo Jul 2013 #10

See my post #16. Simba was 17 when he died this spring. mnhtnbb Jul 2013 #17

Face it. Everything you do is wrong, hang your clothes up, and eat your vegetables. EdwardSmith74 Jul 2013 #11

She may not 'know' she's crossed ... Myrina Jul 2013 #12

Do you really believe this stuff? It really amazes me, people's HERVEPA Jul 2013 #13

Last I checked, I was still free to believe whatever I want, based on what life has presented me. Myrina Jul 2013 #20

You are absolutely correct Myrina... AmyStrange Jul 2013 #26

fairy tales can come true, ..... HERVEPA Jul 2013 #28

Right back atcha HERVEPA Jul 2013 #30

Sweetheart, your mileage may vary (mine does) but you don't have to be a jerk about it. nolabear Jul 2013 #23

One of the problems in this world is a lack of analytical thinking. HERVEPA Jul 2013 #29

I agree, but your analysis is selective. nolabear Jul 2013 #31

I remain skeptical but I have a B.S. in Technical Management which I wouldn't have gotten... bamademo Jul 2013 #33

Check Harvey Darkey's response above, which explains it. HERVEPA Jul 2013 #34

Some coincidences... AmyStrange Jul 2013 #42

Your logic isn't. Sorry HERVEPA Jul 2013 #46

Neither is... AmyStrange Jul 2013 #47

Einstein wasn't nasty and arrogant. BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2013 #51

Yep. Sheldon Cooper Jul 2013 #73

I'm just trying to understand why he didn't anwer me. BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2013 #74

I believe. Glad we amaze you. 840high Jul 2013 #83

There are logically answers warrior1 Jul 2013 #15

logical answers... AmyStrange Jul 2013 #27

Most illogical comment, captain HERVEPA Jul 2013 #35

If you say so... AmyStrange Jul 2013 #37

Wouldn't your mom's ghost clean the house instead of dirty it? Iggo Jul 2013 #22

She did nothing but dirty the house once she had dementia. bamademo Jul 2013 #32

My cousin's wife said she met a ghost when she was a little girl aint_no_life_nowhere Jul 2013 #25

No such thing as ghosts. Apophis Jul 2013 #36

Why do you say that? AmyStrange Jul 2013 #39

The burden of proof isn't mine. Apophis Jul 2013 #41

What kind of proof are you looking for? AmyStrange Jul 2013 #44

You can't prove something doesn't exist. Apophis Jul 2013 #45

Sometimes you can... AmyStrange Jul 2013 #50

There's so much wrong with your post I don't know where to begin. Apophis Jul 2013 #52

Santa Claus, Easter Bunny? AmyStrange Jul 2013 #58

Yes. Apophis Jul 2013 #63

You didn't read my post did you? AmyStrange Jul 2013 #66

I think skeptics should spend a night or two or three Art_from_Ark Jul 2013 #61

Pfft. Apophis Jul 2013 #62

OK, have at it Art_from_Ark Jul 2013 #64

Sigh... AmyStrange Jul 2013 #65

I think that different people have different sensory abilities Art_from_Ark Jul 2013 #67

I've never seen one myself... AmyStrange Jul 2013 #68

Gasp. You must believe in science! What are you doing in this thread? HERVEPA Jul 2013 #48

One cannot "believe" in science because science isn't a belief. Apophis Jul 2013 #53

One can believe in Science versus woo, in my humble opinion. HERVEPA Jul 2013 #55

..."There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio.... Demoiselle Jul 2013 #38

OK, someone explain this. I am an atheist and do not believe in ghosts. RebelOne Jul 2013 #40

That is weird... AmyStrange Jul 2013 #43

I believe in ghosts to some extent. hrmjustin Jul 2013 #49

I know what you mean justin... AmyStrange Jul 2013 #59

It is hard to explain but weird things do happen. hrmjustin Jul 2013 #60

Did you ever sleep there too? AmyStrange Jul 2013 #69

Yes and it took me a few years to see what people were saying. I thought my sister and her family hrmjustin Jul 2013 #72

Did she own the house? AmyStrange Jul 2013 #77

She rented the upper two floors. hrmjustin Jul 2013 #78

I've seen every episode of "A Haunting" on the Discovery channel. RiffRandell Jul 2013 #54

Oy vey HERVEPA Jul 2013 #56

Some places have passed laws... AmyStrange Jul 2013 #71

Question about the dog. Lady Freedom Returns Jul 2013 #57

Animals and ghost... AmyStrange Jul 2013 #70

I was part of a group back in College that investigated such things, Lady Freedom Returns Jul 2013 #75

Interesting... AmyStrange Jul 2013 #76

The MOSO Ghosthunters. Lady Freedom Returns Jul 2013 #79

Nice... AmyStrange Jul 2013 #80

Their are many out there. Lady Freedom Returns Jul 2013 #81

Thank you LFR... AmyStrange Jul 2013 #82