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Do dead people watch us? Yes, author says
News Type: Event — Seeded on Wed Jul 23, 2008 5:16 PM EDT
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Concetta Bertoldi, known for being a medium who communicates with the dead, answers some of the most common questions about what happens on the "other side" in her new book. An excerpt.
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{"commentId":2262945,"authorDomain":"stochastic"}
DEAD PEOPLE NEED TO GET CABLE OR DISH ---- and the rest of you need to get a life.
Bertoldi's revelations that the dead watch us should come as welcome news to exhibitionists ------ they LIKE being watched. Especially if they're doing something stupid or morally reprehensible.
Speaking of President Bush, I wonder what the dead think about him ------ do you suppose they cringe as we do every time he takes a stab at emulating human speech?
Seriously, Bertoldi clearly does have an "unusual talent." That talent, of course, is being audacious enough to market tripe like this to desperate fools. (The least cohesive bond in nature exists between believers in this crap and their money.)
Wait ----- I'm getting a message from my dear old, dead "mom." She said don't buy this book.
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#1 - Wed Jul 23, 2008 5:17 PM EDT{"commentId":2264113,"authorDomain":"nvbarbara"}
Thanks for a good laugh psy_war!
Most likely the deceased thinks Bush is one of them so they don't watch!
I'm not a peeping Thomasena now, I don't expect to be one when I take the old dirt nap!
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{"commentId":2265111,"authorDomain":"be--alt"}
They DO NOT.
That is demonic activity.
And the bible talks about being involved with that kind of practice.
Leviticus 19
30 'You shall keep My Sabbaths and reverence My sanctuary: I am the LORD.
31 'Give no regard to mediums and familiar spirits; do not seek after them, to be defiled by them: I am the LORD your God.
32 'You shall rise before the gray headed and honor the presence of an old man, and fear your God: I am the LORD.
Revelation 16:14
For they are spirits of demons, performing signs, which go out to the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty.
People who die to their earthly bodies are either in one of two places.
Heaven or Hell.
John 3:3
Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."
With knowledge comes responsibility.
You are now with out excuse.
,,,
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{"commentId":2265778,"authorDomain":"panalady2"}
Well my point of VIEW is THIS: WHEN WE DIE, THEN WE WILL SEE IF really THERE IS AN AFTER LIVE.
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{"commentId":2263008,"authorDomain":"Nick-330502"}
I refuse to even read this thing / "article". Is NBC really still part of this site? Advertising charlatans?
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#2 - Wed Jul 23, 2008 5:22 PM EDT{"commentId":2263114,"authorDomain":"renerivera1128"}
The depths that some people will go for a fast buck, man. The sad thing is, it's people like this 'psychic medium' who do an excellent job at panning for the stupid and the desperate in American society.
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#3 - Wed Jul 23, 2008 5:35 PM EDT{"commentId":2263192,"authorDomain":"microdot62"}
"A Fool And His Money Are Soon Parted", I don't know who coined that phrase but it sure fits here.
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#4 - Wed Jul 23, 2008 5:42 PM EDT{"commentId":2265362,"authorDomain":"antediluvianx"}
No one. It's an old english proverb. But you're right, it definitely fits the people who pay these charlatans.
I mean if they have enough money that they can give some of it to someone who's pretending to talk to the dead, why can't they give it to me? I'll make up some $hit and say their dead cousin told me to tell them
"Your dead cousin Bill is here.....he says to give all your money to me."
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{"commentId":2263198,"authorDomain":"imsobackjack"}
{"commentId":2263239,"authorDomain":"dcmoody23"}
This is foolish...
Her story doesn't add up... She claims there is an afterlife and the dead watch the living, but at the same time she claims she had a previous life... and an odd one at that.. Married to her now father.. Tell me that isn't disturbing at all..
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#6 - Wed Jul 23, 2008 5:47 PM EDT{"commentId":2263305,"authorDomain":"imsobackjack"}
{"commentId":2263309,"authorDomain":"dennjennk"}
For years, Hollywood has placed it "spin" on the matter of what happens to us after we die; how we died and circumstances at the time of our death. One movie that stands out is What Dreams May Come w/ Robin Williams as the lead role and Cuba Gooding Jr., as the supporting role; I don't remember the lead actress but I'm sure some of you can look it up.
It would be interesting to find out what C. Bertoldi's opinion is on how that movie was portrayed. I have my thoughts about it; it would be interesting to hear from someone who has experienced the "other side".
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#8 - Wed Jul 23, 2008 5:56 PM EDT{"commentId":2263320,"authorDomain":"godsgirl1000"}
This matter is realy dangerous stuff and here are the reasons.
(1) It will decieve those who do not know the word of God
(2) Instead of helping to keep a grounded set of people you will be contributing to getting people going into the occult and that will destroy your beloved nation of America
(3) People will be focusing on someone seeing them and not on God-it can mess up people's lives and demons that may be around will take advantage of them!
(4) When someone dies, then the judgement, either before God or in hell. Evil spirits are decievibg people that it's their loved ones who who are speaking to them. IT IS NOT!
(5) If someone prays properly,asking God to let them see what they are communicating with, they would be utterly shocked out of thei wits!THERE IS NOT THREE PLACES the dead goes-it is only two. and on the earth roaming about is not one of them.
People save yourselves! "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean NOT to your OWN UNDERSTANDING (Let God's Scriptures guide you)In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths. Be not wise in your own eyes-Fear the Lord and depart from evil. It will be healing to your body and strengthening to your bones..."Proverbs 3:5
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#9 - Wed Jul 23, 2008 5:57 PM EDT{"commentId":2263541,"authorDomain":"imsobackjack"}
{"commentId":2263636,"authorDomain":"jeff-theriault"}
Believing in Hokum can certainly be dangerous, I quite agree, so, why do you believe in Hokum?
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{"commentId":2263390,"authorDomain":"ralphblasko"}
Isn't it incredible that BS never goes away no matter how long or how many times it has been debunked. The Bermuda Triangle was shown to be a myth in the seventies, but there are still programs that promote the "mystery". It also indicates the lack of skepticism and critical thinking ability in Americans. It is that stupidity that allows the current rape of the country that is occurring now and causes many to spend time with mindless entertainment rather than learning how the world works. That skill can save money, improve your life and prevent mistakes that hurt. Skepticism properly applied is essentially self-protection.
If it feels good, if others do it and only "skeptical people that don't believe in anything" criticize it, why then, ignore the facts. It's easier. Then don't complain when someone fleeces you like the subject of this article.
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#10 - Wed Jul 23, 2008 6:08 PM EDT{"commentId":2263395,"authorDomain":"revtg1"}
Well, at least I know i am not being watched by some jerk selling snake oil out of the back of a wagon. This person is living proof that genre is not dead.
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#11 - Wed Jul 23, 2008 6:09 PM EDT{"commentId":2263410,"authorDomain":"lvasquezz"}
How much is MSNBC making out of this crap? Is the business of MSNBC helping this charlatans fleece the fools of this country? Give me a break!
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#12 - Wed Jul 23, 2008 6:11 PM EDT{"commentId":2263416,"authorDomain":"mrboogedy"}
Why would the spirits want to tell a little girl that her older brother is going to die soon? To give her an anxiety attack? If the spirits are all happy-go-lucky, what would be their goal in telling her this?
Also, how can you remember everything after death? Your memories are stored in the physical synapses of the brain.
I'd like to believe what she is saying, but some of it has to give way to Physics. I do believe in a higher power, but I don't believe what is actually going on has been explained here.
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#13 - Wed Jul 23, 2008 6:12 PM EDT{"commentId":2263465,"authorDomain":"gray0343"}
She is what is commonly called a "PSYCHO-CERAMIC". In layman terms, a crack-pot.
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#14 - Wed Jul 23, 2008 6:17 PM EDT{"commentId":2263517,"authorDomain":"orbitalwizard"}
These psychics and mediums can only be communicating with spirits and powers that are not of this world AND that are not of Christ our Lord. In other words they are communicating with demons. Colossians 2:8 sums it up pretty nicely:
"Don't let anyone capture you with empty philosophies and high-sounding none sense that come from human thinking and form the spiritual powers of this world rather than the teachings from Christ"
Can you honestly ask yourselves if you have ever tried studying God's Word, the Bible? If not, I plead that you just give it a try, do some research. For example, Isaiah 40:22 (Old Testament) tells us that the earth is circular, this was recorded hundreds of years (approx 800 BC) before even the Greeks (sixth century B.C., Pythagoras) made inference to this.
Jesus Christ in the New Testament spoke of how the great temple in Jerusalem would be destroyed. It happened around 70 AD, the Romans under Tiberius came in and demolished the temple just as Jesus knew it would happen.
This is just a small taste of the truths (which you should double check to completely satisfy if you have an unbelieving mind) you will discover if you make an honest effort. May the Lord bless you and open your eyes and mind if you pick up His Word and read it. Thank you.
Acts 4:12
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#15 - Wed Jul 23, 2008 6:23 PM EDT{"commentId":2263593,"authorDomain":"jeff-theriault"}
Do you perhaps mean high sounding non-sense like trans-substantiation?
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{"commentId":2264122,"authorDomain":"defiance15"}
You have got to be...the dumbest dumb person I have ever had the opportunity to insult. Any half wit can read the bible and realize the "word of god" could not be mandated by the supposed "greatest being" in the universe.
The fiction you people buy into..I don't know whether to feel sorry or point and laugh. PS, K thnx bye.
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{"commentId":2265795,"authorDomain":"tom2"}
You pick one trifling thing and that "proves the bible" the bible also talks about the 4 corners of the earth, so I guess the bible isn't so accurate afterall. oh, and what about where Jesus says he is coming back "to judge the living and the dead" within the lifetime of those standing about him? I suppose your pastor never read that one in church. It's in all the gospels. And anybody can write a "prophecy" after the fact and claim to be writing from a time before the occurance.
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{"commentId":2263539,"authorDomain":"jeff-theriault"}
You got it JacK!
Who do we complain to about these peeping toms anyway? And then it brings out people like J.Kelley, and honestly, don't know which is worse, the ones trying to directly make a meal-ticket off of this garbage, or the ones who are enthusiastically supporting the ones running the "traditional" meal-tickets.
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#16 - Wed Jul 23, 2008 6:26 PM EDT{"commentId":2263552,"authorDomain":"brendajh"}
What a sick lady this is! Great reply Gray...a crack pot is right! I sure hope my dad is not seeing everything I do. Gee, I thought God was the only one who could see us.
She needs to read the book..."90 minutes in Heaven"... a Minister who was killed in a car accident went to Heaven for 90 minutes...saw his grandpa who gave him a hug, but he was not sad and did NOT remember or miss anyone on Earth or see them. Hope nobody is falling for this junk!
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#17 - Wed Jul 23, 2008 6:28 PM EDT{"commentId":2265747,"authorDomain":"tom2"}
Looks like you fell for a whole lot.
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{"commentId":2263572,"authorDomain":"brendajh"}
By the way...God was not ready for him yet....he came back and is telling his story with his family. I saw him about 5 mos ago. How neat it was! Wal-Mart carries this book for 9.99
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#18 - Wed Jul 23, 2008 6:31 PM EDT{"commentId":2263594,"authorDomain":"Rick62865"}
GARBAGE DEAD PEOPLE ARE DEAD. THE DEAD KNOW NOTHING. HOW CAN DEAD PEOPLE BE ALIVE THATS RIDUCULUS. SHOW ME SOME PROOF THEY ARE WATCHING LIVE PEOPLE STUPID.
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#19 - Wed Jul 23, 2008 6:33 PM EDT{"commentId":2266797,"authorDomain":"davidaolivas"}
Thank you!
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{"commentId":2263681,"authorDomain":"billbresch"}
So when I'm letting off a cannon-load of crap from dinner then I am being watched Eewwww. You nasty dead bastards , go watch someone else taking a dump !!! .
Cripes I can't even take a crap now with the kids killing each other in the next room, I have to worry about whacked out wanker ghosts watching me, Damn perverts the lot of yah !!! .
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#20 - Wed Jul 23, 2008 6:43 PM EDT{"commentId":2263700,"authorDomain":"debbnraul"}
I, sir, AM A DEAD PERSON.... Quite frankly, I have many better things to do than to sit/float around, watching you "living" idiots eat, work, shower, and pick your a**es. Besides, all most of you do
is to WATCH T.V..........What the hell is wrong with you people!!!! Your supposed to be LIVING????
Now turn off that T.V./Computer, and go do something interesting!!!!! And stop "pleasuring yourselves" so much, before you go blind!!
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#21 - Wed Jul 23, 2008 6:44 PM EDT{"commentId":2263706,"authorDomain":"billbresch"}
Horse@!$%# you hear me H-O-R-S-E-S-H-I-T !!!!!!
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#22 - Wed Jul 23, 2008 6:45 PM EDT{"commentId":2263713,"authorDomain":"billbresch"}
What a load of C-O-W-C-R-A-P !!!
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#23 - Wed Jul 23, 2008 6:46 PM EDT{"commentId":2263724,"authorDomain":"frank1861"}
I cannot believe that this article was published on this website. Mediums are, as Penn and Teller put it so aptly: "BUL@!$%#"....Stick with scientific facts and let the "spiritualists" keep believing in fairies and the Easter Bunny on their own....
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#24 - Wed Jul 23, 2008 6:46 PM EDT{"commentId":2266799,"authorDomain":"davidaolivas"}
The voice of reason at last!
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{"commentId":2263730,"authorDomain":"billbresch"}
C-B-S = C-R-A-P B-U-L-L-S-H-I-T-T-I-N-G @!$%#HEADS HORSE@!$%# you hear me GEORGE BUSH , DAH @!$%#"S TO YOU PALLY !!!
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#25 - Wed Jul 23, 2008 6:47 PM EDT{"commentId":2263743,"authorDomain":"jeff-theriault"}
Certainly there must be a more disgusting way to make money off of other peoples grief...but offhand, I don't want to think of what it might be.
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#26 - Wed Jul 23, 2008 6:49 PM EDT{"commentId":2263764,"authorDomain":"jeff-theriault"}
Older, I can see you've just barely scrapped the surface here! Let'er rip!!
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