Everything in Our World is Energy
E=mc² is Einstein's theory of relativity from 1905. Yes, it's been around quite some time.
What does this mean? Don't worry, I'm not going to go into the entire width of what this
means. But, just enough to point out some of it's implications that would concern the
science to understand what spirits might or might not be. This little equation says quite
a lot and goes far beyond what I will discuss here. But, it does say this; "Energy equals
matter" (energy equals mass (of matter) times the speed of light squared). This means,
all life, all things are made up of energy. Matter is energy, but, in a different form.

All things including the air we breathe, the items in your house, you and me, everything
you see around you is made up of matter. The smallest molecules of matter are atoms.
Each atom has electrons, protons and neutrons. Electrons are negatively charged.
Protons are positively charged. Neutrons are neutrally charged. Meaning, atoms are
essentially energy.

Now, you don't have to remember all this. There is no test at the end. You only have to
read it and grasp the concept that atoms are essentially energy. Therefore all matter is
energy, just in a different form.

So when we say; "Energy can neither be created nor destroyed." that refers to matter as
well. Our world is energy. That's the reality. For an example; light a match. Have you just
created energy? Not really. The energy is already there, just in a different form presented
in atoms of what makes up the match before it is lit and changes when the match is lit.
You can see how this theory of energy applies to matter as well.

5 States of Matter Currently Known By Science
1. Bose-Einstein Condensates
2. Solids
3. Liquids
4. Gases
5. Plasmas

These are the 5 states of matter currently known by science. They are in order of how
close the molecules or atoms are to each other. The first one (Condensates) have the 
atoms closest together. The last (Plasma) have the atoms furthest apart. 


Don't concern yourself with the first state of matter (Condensates), as it doesn't apply at
all to what I am discussing here. I will leave the discussion of what they are out, as to
not confuse you. I only list Condensates here, to show there are actually 5 states of
matter known to science today.

Our entire world consists of matter in the states listed above. (Well, there may be more
that science does not know of yet.)

I believe most people will be familiar with Solid, Liquid and Gas states of matter.
So I will skip explaining them here. However, Plasma will be discussed later. 


Charge and No Charge… What is energy?
Atoms are usually balanced out by positive and negative charges. This is because they
have the same number of protons (positive charges) and electrons (negative charges).
So, unless an electron or proton is missing, you have a neutral charge. That's because
the electrons and protons cancel themselves out and are a neutral charge. A piece of
metal for instance would have a neutral charge and be undetectable to an electro
magnetic field detector (EMF detector).

Plasma however, is positively charged. You can find plasma in florescent lights,
lightening, neon lights and in plasma balls. The atoms are further apart than gas. 
The other types matter listed are neutral. Matter can become charged, like electricity in
wiring or filament in a light bulb. When there is a charge, whether positive or negative,
it is referred to as an electrical charge. This is generally what people refer to as energy
and will be picked up by an EMF detector.

What is an EMF?
EMF stands for electromagnetic field. It is a field of charged particles. You could also call 
it an energy field. Electricity and magnetism go together and are synonymous. The energy
field could be so large it encircles the earth or very small.

These energy fields can be created by naturally occurring substances such as copper,
iron, limestone, chalk, salt and water or any combination of these things and among 
other elements and substances. When you add a water source and especially a moving
water source such as a river or stream, it increases the EMF's. It's important to know what
is around a site before taking EMF readings for this reason. When you add humidity and
other naturally occurring factors, it could also increase the likeliness of an EMF.

Iron and copper are good conductors and absorb energy from the surrounding environment
and earth. In areas where there are heavy deposits of these minerals you will see high
EMF's, such as, areas where there are iron mines. These are areas where EMF detectors
are going to pick up EMF's easily. Baseline readings are not going to help in this situation.
EMF's can move and fluctuate in these areas. So readings no matter when taken will not
prove or disprove spirits existence.

Limestone and chalk work much like batteries in a way. They absorb and hang onto the
energy of the environment and earth. Limestone tends to be very helpful in providing the
earth with energy for trees and new plant life during the spring for this reason. Chalk is
even a better energy absorber than limestone. Limestone is found in cement and cement
bricks.

Other things you should be aware of with EMF detectors are wiring, heating pipes
(especially iron ones), copper pipes, electrical appliances and hot water pipes. Any
appliance or item that runs on electricity can create an EMF.

Even people and animals have EMF's surrounding them. Even guinea pigs could register.
This is not a piece of equipment I personally use. I put this information here so that people
have this information if they decide to use one and they will know what to look for.


My Theory on Spirits:
We don't really have the answer to what they are for sure. There is no way to test this
theory at this time. Nor, do I think it will be possible for quite some time. But, here is my
theory.

Given that EMF (electro magnetic field) detectors do not always pick up the presence of 
a spirit, one would have to conclude that if they were a charged energy like electricity,
we would be able to detect them all the time. We know that is not the case. So, spirits
should be a neutral charge with all the electrons and protons in the molecules balancing
the charges of positive and negative charges much like a piece of plastic or metal would
be. So, spirits would be a state of matter that is neutrally charged. Which if they were,
it would make spirits virtually impossible to pick up using an EMF detector.

Even humans are detectable with EMF detectors. We are like a machine where our bodies
are producing energy and taking in energy all the time. All living things have some energy
they emit.

So, what are the EMF detectors picking up?
OK, ruling out naturally occurring electro magnetic fields from iron, copper, limestone
and a host of other elements that can create electro magnetic fields on their own, 
I believe what they pick up is not the spirit, but, the area that the mass of matter that
a spirit is, affects. This would be in the idea of static electricity.

This would explain why EMF detectors do not always pick up a presence when there are
experiences at a site where people have no doubt of a spiritual presence. But, sometimes
do pick up something on some occasions. It would also explain fluctuating readings and
not having consistent readings.

When matter attempts to occupy the same space it can cause a friction or rapid
movement of the atoms in the surrounding area that make up the air. Much like walking
across a carpet with socks and you get a shock from touching a doorknob. The movement
of the mass into the area, (especially suddenly or when there is more than one mass) 
would cause all the atoms of the atmosphere of the air and area to move and crush the
molecules against each other into a smaller space, disturbing the electrons in the atoms
that make up the area. This would cause an electromagnetic field (energy).


Which means, what is detected by an EMF detector, is the area affected by the spirit, not
the spirit itself.



Plasma is Close, but, not Quite Right
Plasma has many properties that are close to what a spirit is. Plasma can go through
solid objects. How? This happens because the molecules to plasma are farther apart.
Because they are, it can go through the space of the atoms in a solid object. So passing
through closed doors, walls or other objects is possible.

Plasma also has an outer skin, much like a force field that keeps it together. The atoms
can stay together in a cohesive entity much like blowing a bubble. You see this
phenomenon in plasma balls (not the lights you buy at Halloween). 

They are also known as prairie lights. The problem with plasma is that it is very hot.
(Think of lightening.) We know this is not the case with spirits. Plasma is also positively
charged and will affect the area and create electromagnetic fields and should be
detectable all the time. So you see the few problems with thinking spirits are plasma.
It just does not work out fully.

If we think of spirits being a 6th state of matter, which is not yet known by science,
it makes perfect sense. Not only would it be of no charge, but, has many of the
characteristics of plasma that allow it to go into or pass through solid objects. If this
matter had a skin like plasma, it would probably be much like an orb that so many
people take pictures of. It would mean that it could maintain as a cohesive mass of 
matter, much like we are.

It could change shape and drift like a gas or go through solid objects. But, can also
transform. After all, this would be a mass that had intelligence much like us. It's just a
different state of matter that we can not detect…much like the air we breathe that we
know is there, but can not see. And, that is gas, not a mass that has the molecules even
further apart.

What about the Cold Spots?
Cold is the absence of energy (think of outer space). We know from many reports of
spirits and my own experiences that spirits can manipulate energy around them. They
can also move objects and things. So, not only could you be feeling the spirit themselves
(cold spots), but, might be feeling the manipulation of that energy.

If a spirit is 'energy' then there would not also be a cold spot at the same spot. With all
I've witnessed the cold spot is being picked up in an area not exactly the same spot as
the EMF detector reading. Thus confirming that the energy is the area affected by the
spirit, not the spirit itself, and the cold spot would be the mass that we call a spirit.


Edward 'Sun Ray' Shanahan - A Spiritual Observer.
http://theunexplainedworld.com/theoryonspirts.html
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Possession

By David Scott / Religious Demonologist

This article was written for the purpose of educating people on the subject of possession and how it can and does happen. This is a subject that a lot of people find both interesting and fascinating. Some times for the wrong reasons. One of the most common questions that people have asked me is how does a person become possessed? Well, let me go ahead and put some of you at ease by telling you that a demon simply can not jump in to you and take control of you. It just doesn’t work that way. There are three (3) very specific stages that must occur before someone can become a victim of possession. They are infestation, oppression, and finally possession.

Infestation stage - The demon introduces itself into the life of the intended target or victim. This is usually done in a deceitful manner. For example, if you have a deceased relative it may try to make you think it’s one of them so you will allow it to hang around. Some other ways that it may come into the life of a person is through séances, Ouija boards, conjuring, and lastly moving into an infested home. Moving into an infested home is not uncommon I’m sad to say. After it has been given your permission to be in your life (most individuals do not even realize that they ever gave it permission to be there) it begins to show its true self and the oppression stage begins.

Oppression stage - This is when the demon picks out its intended target or victim and begins its onslaught. This is when things begin to happen around the home and that is usually only around it’s target. For example, furniture may start moving on its own, small things disappear and reappear in odd places. The person may begin to hear strange noises like scratching on the walls, whispering coming from empty rooms, shadows moving around the house, and seeing things out of the corner of their eyes, foul smells, etc. All of these things are done very subtly. This is so the person will begin to second guess themselves, doubt themselves, and eventually go crazy. In most cases nothing will ever happen to anyone else in the home, just that one person (the target). This is also done in order to make everyone else doubt the person or make them think that the person is crazy. If no one believes the targeted person then it makes it that much easier to break the individual down mentally because that person will begin to seriously think that they are crazy. If it does get to that point the person will then usually develop the mind set of “I give up”, or “Just do whatever it is your going to do and get it over with” or something that indicates that they give up mentally and emotionally. Once the person has said or done that, then possession could occur.

Possession - This is when the demon actually enters into the person and takes control. Unless you are a part of the person’s immediate family or close friend you may never know the person is possessed. The person will not be possessed all day everyday like some people believe. It is random. In some cases the person did not even know they were possessed.

If someone is possessed there are often certain signs of it. For example, the person may suddenly be able to speak a language fluently that they never learned, they may know things about people that no one else knows, they do not want anything to do with church or holy items, they can’t stand to hear the name Jesus Christ, and they may show sudden signs of super human strength. There are of course more signs than that but these are the most common. One other way to tell if someone is possessed is that the person will not remember when they are. Unless someone has told the person what they did while they were possessed then they simply won’t remember anything that may have happened. If they claim that they do remember then they aren’t victims of possession but simply looking for attention. Now having said that, there are ways for the clergy and R. Demonologist’s to tell if someone is really possessed or not. I will not however say what they are for obvious reasons. Just know that most clergy and R. Demonologist’s can tell so it would be wise for you not to act like it to get attention because you would only cause yourself embarrassment. This leads me to the fact that clergy would need to be called in to perform an exorcism. Only clergy can perform an exorcism and it has to be a Catholic priest because the Catholic Church is the only denomination that knows how to perform one properly. R. Demonologist’s can not perform an exorcism on a person but they can assist if needed by the priest.



http://www.nademonicparanormal.com/possession.html

http://www.theparanormalmd.com/Types-of-Ghosts.php
There are four basic types of haunting or Ghost: Intelligent, residual, demonic, and poltergeist.
 The following is some information on four basic categories and some information pertaining to each that can be considered “subcategories”

Not all hauntings can be easily categorized and we must be careful not to jump to conclusions in any case. In some cases, what appears to be the work of a human agent may actually be that of the spirits, and vice versa. There is also a multitude of exterior factors that do affect the circumstances that be. Solar flares, the earth's magnetic fields, storms, etc. all a play an important role when trying to discern the cause of and effect of paranormal or ghostly occurrences.
 
Intelligent Haunting

An intelligent ghost or haunting is the rarest type of haunting. (Residual is far more common.) In this type of haunting, you are dealing with an "intelligent" presence that can communicate with you, and interact with you in a seemingly "intelligent" way.  This ghost is best (and most simply) described as the personality of a person who once lived and who has stayed behind in our world.  Intelligent ghosts are not "evil" or "dangerous" as some people would have you believe. "Intelligent"ghosts are simply human personalities, and if the spirit was a kind and caring person in life, the spirit will most likely be the same way in death. Likewise, angry and mean people will usually keep those same negative character traits as spirits. Most time an intelligent haunting  is the spirit of a deceased spirit/ghost who seeks to get the attention of living people. To get attention, the ghost may try turning things on and off, hiding objects, moving things, and other type of annoying or nuisance behavior.  The ghost/spirit may be looking for assistance to pass over or for assistance to accomplish a certain task. The spirit may also be seeking company with the residents. Some paranormal experts believe that this kind of spirit does not know that it is dead and is simply continuing with life as unusual. Others believe the ghost has somehow been trapped between two planes of existence and is unable to move on. Still others believe an intelligent spirit has chosen not to pass on to the “other side” because it has strong emotional ties to this world.

The key factor in an intelligent haunting is that the ghost can interact with you (communication—it responds and notices human beings).  If the ghost does not notice you or other human beings, and cannot interact or communicate with you, it's not an intelligent haunting. 

RESIDUAL HAUNTINGS
This type of phenomena is much more common than people think and I would even go as far as to say that it is the most common type of reported phenomena around. We have to remember not to confuse this type of phenomena with an"Intelligent" haunting because, while it is fascinating and unexplained, it may not be specifically related to ghosts.

The easiest way to explain this haunting is to compare it to an old film loop, meaning that it is a scene or image that is played over and over again through the years. Many of these locations, where these haunting take place, experience an event or a series of events, which imprints itself on the atmosphere of a place. Scientist believe that energy doesn’t cease to exist but only changes form. The energy may dissipate from one place to appear or exist in another, and/or in another form. It is accepted theory within the scientific community that this type of energy can suddenly discharge and play itself at various times. The events are not always visual either. They are often replayed as sounds and noises that have no explanation. The famous "phantom footsteps" reported in many haunted places are a perfect example of this.

Often the sounds and images recorded are related to traumatic events which took place at the location and caused some sort of disturbance, which we might call"psychic impression" to happen there. Trauma and emotions notoriously evoke and create higher than normal energy. This is the reason why so many battlefields have become famous for their hauntings over the years.

In other situations, the images have been created by events or actions that were repeated over and over again and cause an energy or psychic impression. Researchers have suggested that there exist so many haunted staircases because of the number of times people go up and down them and the amount of energy that is expended in doing so.

These locations act as giant storage batteries, saving up the impressions of sights and sounds from the past. Then, as the years go by, these impressions appear or are heard as they are emitted.

Sometimes, this type of residual activity can make itself known in similar ways to an "Intelligent"haunting, but the most important signs will be different. A spirit or an image in this case, will not interact with any of the living occupants of the location. The activity, and the sightings, will be random. There will be no missing items. While doors and windows may open and close by themselves, it will be because of energy expending itself and not because of spirit activity. Commonly reported in these cases are sounds of footsteps, walking and breathing and odd, usually repetitive sounds. Apparitions are commonly reported but they will not notice the living persons around them and will usually repeat the same actions over and over again.

POLTERGEIST-LIKE ACTIVITY
Poltergeists (noisy ghosts) have commonly been blamed for any violent or destructive activity in a haunting. In the past, researchers believed that all such activity at a haunted location was the work of the spirits, or an outside force, but today, most investigators don’t think so. While interactive spirits may be the culprits in some cases, many of cases have a force behind them that is much closer to home.

In a poltergeist case (and in its counterpart) there can be a variety of phenomena taking place. There are reports of knocking and tapping noises, sounds with no visible cause, disturbance of stationary objects like household items and furniture, doors slamming, lights turning on and off, fires breaking out and much, much more.While in some cases, this activity can be connected to ghosts, in most cases it probably isn’t. It certainly remains paranormal though and because of this, it is also unexplained and very controversial.

The current theory behind this Poltergeist-like phenomena is that the activity is caused by a person in the household, known as the "human agent". The agent is usually an adolescent or teenage female. It is believed that she unconsciously manipulates physical objects in the house by psychokinesis (PK), the power to move things by energy generated in the brain. This kinetic type of energy remains unexplained, but even some mainstream scientists are starting to explore the idea that it does exist.

It is unknown why this energy seems to appear in females around the age of puberty, but documentation of its existence is starting to appear as more and more case studies have become public. It seems that when the activity begins to manifest, the girl is usually in the midst of some emotional or sexual turmoil. The presence of the energy is almost always an unconscious one and it is rare when any of the agents actually realize that they are the source of the destruction around them. They do not realize that they are the reason that objects in the home have become displaced and are usually of the impression that a ghost (or some sort of other supernatural entity) is present instead. The bursts of PK come and go and most poltergeist-like cases will peak early and then slowly fade away.

It should be noted that while most cases such as this manifest around young women, it is possible for puberty age boys (and even older adults) to show this same unknowing ability. As with the young women, the vast majority will have no idea that they are causing the activity and will be surprised to find there is even a possibility that strange things are happening because of them.

Demonic Haunting

Demon hauntings usually start in a subtle way. Behaviors are typically the same behaviors displayed by a poltergeist, but more extreme. It's common for one or several entities to exist in one location with a strong evil presence seemingly controlling the others and not allowing them to cross over.

It is believed that demons hate humans and think them very lowly and stupid. Demons should never be challenged. Most demonic entities like a challenge and are master of trickery and incredibly conniving; they may have you believing they are good spirits or may appear to have gone away, only to confront you again at the least expected and most vulnerable moment.

A demon is considered to be a powerful, supernatural being that is generally malevolent (wishing or appearing to wish evil to others) in character. The word demon comes from the Greek word daimon, which means a divine or semi-divine power that determined a person's fate.

Demons are evil, supernatural beings of intelligence, wit, and immense power. They have the power to invade our homes, attach themselves to objects, and inflict torture both mentally and emotionally by attacking or even possessing the human body.

Demons have the ability to morph into any shape they want. They can change from a human form to an inhuman form before your very eyes. They are neither male nor female, but will change to whatever meets their need at the time. Demons are commonly seen as black masses standing in doorways or in the corner of the room.

Literature Source: http://www.theparanormalmd.com/Types-of-Ghosts.php