You know what? After finding my old posts in the other forum, I read them and realized I asked almost the same questions I asked here. I guess I'm somewhat embarrassed to say the least.

I do have one question though regarding hell. Growing up Catholic, we were warned over and over again about other religions or new age stuff where people will claim that things are the way "they say" and not the Christian way, but the Catholic faith says to be cautious of these people because it's Satan or the devil working on you or also what are referred to as "false prophets."

Also, as far as ouija boards (I had used one after Mom passed away and swear it was her from things she said), the devout Catholic members of my family told me that it wasn't Mom who came thru to me after she passed on, it was the devil coming thru and acting like it was Mom. I just don't know what to make of it, as it's all so confusing. It was a positive experience that gave me peace, so how can that be a bad thing... according to Catholicism that is?

I'm sorry about my long post again and repeating past questions. I think I mentioned my memory is really bad. Ha Ha

Thanks again and many blessings to you Craig. :)

: Hi Craig. I posted on here a couple years ago after my Mom passed away, but I can't find my post or any of my stuff I printed out, so I'm starting new here. I have so many questions, but I'll have to post them as I remember them. haha I've read many of the posts here as well as your books "Your Eternal Self" and "Induced After Death Communication" (loved them both), and it's helped me so much in understanding things. It's all so interesting and makes so much sense to me, considering the struggles I've had with my beliefs all my life growing up Catholic and attending Catholic school.

: Here are a few questions that come to mind although I have many:

: 1. What is your take on creation beginning with Adam and Eve? I have struggled with this concept (among many others) my entire life. As Catholics, we were taught that the theory of evolution is just plain wrong, but it sure makes a lot more sense than Adam and Eve?

: 2. When it comes to genuinely gifted/intuitive people, why do they charge so much money (or much of anything for that matter) to sit with or do readings for those who simply want to communicate with loved ones who've passed on? It only makes me wonder how sincere they really are, or is it more about gouging people in a time of sorrow or need (kind of like funeral home, sigh). For instance, I've read many of James Van Praagh books and I really loved them, but heard thru the grapevine that he charges an arm in a leg for a reading (not sure if he does them any more) and you were put on a two-year waiting list to even get one! And... to go to a seminar of his is quite expensive! I mean it's almost like he (and others) exploit their gift and make tons of money doing it. I say this with much sadness because personally, I would love to have a reading done or even more so, an IADC, but I fear I could never afford either one of those, so I lose :(

: 3. Why is it that some people are sensitive/intuitive and others are like block walls (like myself). I would give anything to see or communicate with spirits. Is it that those who've passed over choose who they want to "show" themselves to? And children... is it true they are naturally intuitive and can see spirits... hence, imaginery friends?

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: 4. A couple years ago, I read "23 Minutes in Hell" by Bill Wiese and also, "My Descent into Death" by Howard Storm (a former atheist), both books by men who claimed to have gone to hell but Jesus saved them. All this stuff just confuses me. In both of these books, these men endured horrific and unimaginable things. If there is no hell, what DID they experience? Were they both (and others, as well) lying?

: 5. What is your take on things happening in the world today (our president included), coinciding with the Bible and its teachings of end times?

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: I have family members who are very devout Catholics, yet very judgmental. I've wondered all my life what is it about me that has questioned my faith since I was young, while they have embraced it. Is it that they are right... or just easily brainwashed? I get so confused and I really don't like being judged. It's awful to have lived for years with silent judgement from others for things like not going to mass or confession every week etc. I've always ignored it and always will, but it's still uncomfortable. I feel like a wish bone being pulled from both sides (which way do I go?), although everything I've learned in this forum and in your books has shed a lot of light for me and helped to ease my mind. I still have a ways to go, but I'm getting there.

: Because of my upbringing, just typing these questions gives me an uneasy feeling that I'm doing something sinful. It's very hard to break lose of a lifetime of teachings. I just can't shake it. But... I will keep reading and learning what I can. I'm sorry this is so long but thank you for your time.