Here's a blog conversation I participated in when I saw a review of a Medium's book (that I haven't read, and I don't know him). The woman who suffered a terrible tragedy seemed to want the medium to tell her a lot about her husband and son who passed. That's not how it works. Further, someone who totally misinterprets the Bible wrote that he thinks Mediums convey messages from evil beings. That really got to me. Here's the conversation:
This review is from: We Don't Die (Paperback)
REVIEW FROM T: I first read the earlier edition of "We Don't Die" around 1996. It was my favorite book and I recommended it to everyone. I swore that if anything happened to someone I loved I would find a way to get a reading with George. I was so convinced he was the real thing. Then tragedy struck in the summer of 1998 when both my husband and son died just a few weeks apart. I contacted George's office right away."T" said that she got a reading from George but he didn't acknowledge her son and the things that he said "could've been looked up on public record." Below is my response, and one that really irritated me because of the person's ignorance and misuse of the Bible. - Rob
Your post: Jun 23, 2011 4:57:56 AM PDT
Robert J. Gutro says: I'm sorry for your loss. Perhaps he did access public records and if so, should have told you. However, if he did, he would've known you had a child, though. I see that people expect a lot from mediums as if they were having a direct, full conversation with someone who passed.
Maybe I can shed some light on things for you. I have the gift (that I don't fully know how to use) of sometimes receiving and sensing communications from those who passed. It's not like having a conversation with a living person. Sometimes mediums will get images, scattered words or pictures and try to piece them together. They'll share them with the person they're intended for and they will have to figure out the messages. I'm not a medium (I call myself a "medium rare" because I can't just call on spirits, they come to me when they do) but I will tell you that your husband and son are aware of what you're going through and come back time to time to visit you. You need to understand that energy (the soul, brainwaves) cannot be destroyed only transformed. It's a scientific fact. *because I'm a scientist, too, I try using science to explain why our loved ones are still around you. There's a posting on a blog I maintain http://ghostsandspiritsinsights.blogspot.com/ (yes, I wrote a book about what it's like for an average guy to get these messages)- on June 14 about a program on the Discovery Channel that you may want to watch on-line. It's called Discovery Channel Program: Scientific Look at Tracking Souls to the Afterlife.
I'd be happy to try and help comfort you, and refer you to a proven medium named Barb Mallon in Virginia. She's given readings to several people I know and told them only things THEY know. I assure you she's genuinely talented and learned. Sincerely, Rob
Maybe I can shed some light on things for you. I have the gift (that I don't fully know how to use) of sometimes receiving and sensing communications from those who passed. It's not like having a conversation with a living person. Sometimes mediums will get images, scattered words or pictures and try to piece them together. They'll share them with the person they're intended for and they will have to figure out the messages. I'm not a medium (I call myself a "medium rare" because I can't just call on spirits, they come to me when they do) but I will tell you that your husband and son are aware of what you're going through and come back time to time to visit you. You need to understand that energy (the soul, brainwaves) cannot be destroyed only transformed. It's a scientific fact. *because I'm a scientist, too, I try using science to explain why our loved ones are still around you. There's a posting on a blog I maintain http://ghostsandspiritsinsights.blogspot.com/ (yes, I wrote a book about what it's like for an average guy to get these messages)- on June 14 about a program on the Discovery Channel that you may want to watch on-line. It's called Discovery Channel Program: Scientific Look at Tracking Souls to the Afterlife.
I'd be happy to try and help comfort you, and refer you to a proven medium named Barb Mallon in Virginia. She's given readings to several people I know and told them only things THEY know. I assure you she's genuinely talented and learned. Sincerely, Rob
Posted on Jun 23, 2011 7:31:55 AM PDT
D. Davidson says: First let me say I am so very sorry for the loss of your husband and son. Everyone has a right to believe what they wish to believe, and I don't know what your religious beliefs are. It says in the Bible to beware of people who claim to be mediums, channelers or prophets. From this and other sources I've learned that when we die, we are with God. God may comfort us by allowing us to hear from our loved ones at some point in our lives, or he may have reasons why He doesn't. But He does not need a medium to do so. I truly believe that evil spirits exist who may come through these mediums and give us messages that are misleading. The best way to find comfort is to pray and ask God directly for it. I will keep you in my prayers and I hope you find the comfort you need.
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Your post, in reply to an earlier post on Jun 23, 2011 9:15:04 AM PDT
Robert J. Gutro says: Dear D. Davidson- The Bible has been altered over time, and many things have been removed from it including the idea of reincarnation. I urge you to research the history of the Bible before making judgements. Even the Vatican employs a medium. On occasion I have personally have received messages from people who have passed about things I have no knowledge of, and have shared them to comfort people (which they have). It's all for good. There's nothing evil about it. This is a God-given gift and has nothing to do with evil.
Unfortunately, out of ignorance people use their Bible as a way to create fear, division and hatred toward others over something they don't understand. It is unfortunate that your faith has blinded you to other gifts from God.
Unfortunately, out of ignorance people use their Bible as a way to create fear, division and hatred toward others over something they don't understand. It is unfortunate that your faith has blinded you to other gifts from God.
2 new posts since your last visitIn reply to your post on Jun 23, 2011 9:46:18 AM PDT
Ellzeena says: THANK you. Excellent point and well made. When I hear the bible being misquoted/misinterpreted, especially in terms of "communication with the dead", I respond "WHAT ABOUT PRAYING TO THE SAINTS? THEY'RE DEAD, AREN'T THEY?" I, too, have the "gift" (but I do not use it) and I understand your original post about sifting through "images" and "random thoughts". As one does it, one gets better at it. IF the result of communicating with a deceased loved one is JOY and giving God PRAISE for keeping our loved one in His care, HOW can that serve Satan? It can't.
In reply to your post on Jun 23, 2011 10:19:52 AM PDT
A. Sacks says: Regarding R.Gutro's & Ellzeena's post: AMEN! It took a long time for me to realize how the Bible has been misused by so many-in particular to intimidate and manipulate people into doing or believing things that are simply not true or even against what God may have intended. It's misuse has closed far too many minds to what beautiful things may be possible for us. Not that I buy into all of this, but my mind remains OPEN.
hi all loved all what has been said apart from dear mr davidson's rubish about the evil spirt, now come mr d stop watchin to much films ok i belive it does happin but most ppl with the gifts hear feel sence touch and see stuff they find hard to understand and comunicate, for example i am 32 m from scotland and back in december i had a vision of the cruse ship that crashed in russia on july 10th can still see it clear as day oh and also have a 60 year old that comes around nickmaned grandad likes ghost hunting told to say that any ways glad of sites like this to help me comunicate and understand more :)
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