I would like to get an explanation of something that occurred during a business trip a couple of years ago. This letter is addressed to Christians and Atheists. This is a serious letter, not a joke. I have no doubt that the vast majority of BOTH groups will reveal their TRUE selves in response to the incident.
First let me say, that I do believe in God, however, I do not believe in the church. Most of you so-called Christians have some many damn skeletons in your closet, you could fill a couple of graveyards. As for the Atheists, well, your faith in the absence of a god is just that; faith, which in my opinion is exactly the same as Christians. However, I am not here to discuss your respective faiths. I dont mean to sound hostile, I just want to level the playing field because I want an honest answer to what happened to me.
I have a degree in biology, went to grad school, and work in pharm sales. While at a business meeting in Philly, a few of us went out for dinner. I took my digital camera with me to record some memories of my trip. I did not drink that night. After dinner, two of my coworkers and I walked back to the hotel. When had to cross a four lane street to get to the hotel. In the middle of the street was one of those little islands; you know, the cement that separates the traffic going in opposite directions. It was about 3-4 ft in width. All three of us walked across the street and hopped up on the little island. Once there, I saw a great view of City Hall. I took out my camera. My two co-workers said goodbye as they were going to cross the 3rd and 4th lanes to get to the other side of the street where the hotel was. I said goodnight, and turned on my digital camera.
The camera has one of those digital screens on the back with allows you hold it away from your face. I held the camera up, and took a picture. There was NO ONE near me. My peripheral vision was clear, and as small as the island was, I would have known if someone was near me. There was no one near me. When I got back to my room and downloaded the picture on my computer, I saw the most bizarre and strangest thing I have ever seen. On the left hand side of the picture, there was a index finger pointing upward at an angle. No other parts of a hand, just a finger. It was quite detailed, from the lines in the skin to the shape of the nail bed, it was a human finger. NOT an orb, blur, mist, vortex, shadow, outline etc. The thing about it was that is was transparent enough that you could see the structure of the building behind it. It was clearly a ghost. I dont know the meaning of it, but it was clearly not there when I took the picture.
Now, here is my question; what was that? What is the explanation that either of your camps (Christian or Atheist) can give me. It was very, very detailed. Lets get some stuff straight here some we can save some time. If you are going to type something stupid, sarcastic etc, you obviously have that right. But if you do, you will confirm what a lot of people think; Atheists are arrogant and when confronted with something they cant explain, they stick their fingers in their ears, close their eyes and hum loudly. And as far as Christians well, you just completely deny what you cant explain by spitting some scripture at the problem. Why would you not have the guts to say it is what it is? Because that would mean you would have to totally reshape your belief system, maybe your life. Rather than be honest with yourselves you would rather save face; protect your pride and hide among the mass of people who enable each other like a bunch of alcoholics patting each other on back and praising the person who can produce the deepest amount of denial rhetoric. But I am curious as to how many of you will deny the truth. I have not posted or sold this picture, and dont ask me to post it. I dont want is to end up on one of those moronic ghost websites, or sold etc. So if you do want to take the easy way out, the cowards way out, and say Im lying, then move on. Dont waist our time. I am looking for serious answers and questions. Here is some detail:
So what do I expect in answers? Call me cynical, but
1. I am expecting flaming because you will not have the fortitude to give an honest opinion
2. You will say you need more proof when deep down you know that there will never be enough proof for you to admit the truth. This picture is very personal for me. I have only shown it to close friends and family. It is the most extraordinary thing I have ever seen. It has changed my life and prospective on our existence and death as human beings.
3. You will say I am lying. I would expect nothing less from either camp. Like I said, mainstream Christians and Atheists are the same in terms of faith.
True secular scientific philosophy dictates that NOTHING can be proved; only supported. Thus the standard probability values at the end of any reputable scientific study (P>.005). I know what I have. I know exactly what it is, and I know that many of you will deny the truth. You cant help yourselves. I will however respect the fact that this is a life changing incident, and realize that to admit what it is, will be a very hard thing to do. I would hope that some of you will have the guts to at least say that you dont know what it is.
So, what is the truth? You know what it is. I dont have to say it. But, I really do want to get some sort of explanation or different opinions. If I was a little harsh, I did not mean to be. I have evidence of something that is not of our perceived reality, and it is very hard to keep bottled up inside when you know that even those who say they believe in god have trouble accepting it, because their faith is confirmed, and they cant continue their hypocrisy and feel good about themselves. I look forward to seeing some of the replies.
First let me say, that I do believe in God, however, I do not believe in the church. Most of you so-called Christians have some many damn skeletons in your closet, you could fill a couple of graveyards. As for the Atheists, well, your faith in the absence of a god is just that; faith, which in my opinion is exactly the same as Christians. However, I am not here to discuss your respective faiths. I dont mean to sound hostile, I just want to level the playing field because I want an honest answer to what happened to me.
I have a degree in biology, went to grad school, and work in pharm sales. While at a business meeting in Philly, a few of us went out for dinner. I took my digital camera with me to record some memories of my trip. I did not drink that night. After dinner, two of my coworkers and I walked back to the hotel. When had to cross a four lane street to get to the hotel. In the middle of the street was one of those little islands; you know, the cement that separates the traffic going in opposite directions. It was about 3-4 ft in width. All three of us walked across the street and hopped up on the little island. Once there, I saw a great view of City Hall. I took out my camera. My two co-workers said goodbye as they were going to cross the 3rd and 4th lanes to get to the other side of the street where the hotel was. I said goodnight, and turned on my digital camera.
The camera has one of those digital screens on the back with allows you hold it away from your face. I held the camera up, and took a picture. There was NO ONE near me. My peripheral vision was clear, and as small as the island was, I would have known if someone was near me. There was no one near me. When I got back to my room and downloaded the picture on my computer, I saw the most bizarre and strangest thing I have ever seen. On the left hand side of the picture, there was a index finger pointing upward at an angle. No other parts of a hand, just a finger. It was quite detailed, from the lines in the skin to the shape of the nail bed, it was a human finger. NOT an orb, blur, mist, vortex, shadow, outline etc. The thing about it was that is was transparent enough that you could see the structure of the building behind it. It was clearly a ghost. I dont know the meaning of it, but it was clearly not there when I took the picture.
Now, here is my question; what was that? What is the explanation that either of your camps (Christian or Atheist) can give me. It was very, very detailed. Lets get some stuff straight here some we can save some time. If you are going to type something stupid, sarcastic etc, you obviously have that right. But if you do, you will confirm what a lot of people think; Atheists are arrogant and when confronted with something they cant explain, they stick their fingers in their ears, close their eyes and hum loudly. And as far as Christians well, you just completely deny what you cant explain by spitting some scripture at the problem. Why would you not have the guts to say it is what it is? Because that would mean you would have to totally reshape your belief system, maybe your life. Rather than be honest with yourselves you would rather save face; protect your pride and hide among the mass of people who enable each other like a bunch of alcoholics patting each other on back and praising the person who can produce the deepest amount of denial rhetoric. But I am curious as to how many of you will deny the truth. I have not posted or sold this picture, and dont ask me to post it. I dont want is to end up on one of those moronic ghost websites, or sold etc. So if you do want to take the easy way out, the cowards way out, and say Im lying, then move on. Dont waist our time. I am looking for serious answers and questions. Here is some detail:
- I used a digital camera; no double exposure, or errors. This finger is as clear as day.
- Maybe it was my finger. Well that did cross my mind except for a couple of things; anatomically it looks nothing like me, and I am BLACK. As black as Wesley Snipes; this was the finger of a WHITE man.
- I held the camera away from my face; NO ONE was near me
- the island was 3-4 ft in width. I would have seen anyone standing next to me,
So what do I expect in answers? Call me cynical, but
1. I am expecting flaming because you will not have the fortitude to give an honest opinion
2. You will say you need more proof when deep down you know that there will never be enough proof for you to admit the truth. This picture is very personal for me. I have only shown it to close friends and family. It is the most extraordinary thing I have ever seen. It has changed my life and prospective on our existence and death as human beings.
3. You will say I am lying. I would expect nothing less from either camp. Like I said, mainstream Christians and Atheists are the same in terms of faith.
True secular scientific philosophy dictates that NOTHING can be proved; only supported. Thus the standard probability values at the end of any reputable scientific study (P>.005). I know what I have. I know exactly what it is, and I know that many of you will deny the truth. You cant help yourselves. I will however respect the fact that this is a life changing incident, and realize that to admit what it is, will be a very hard thing to do. I would hope that some of you will have the guts to at least say that you dont know what it is.
So, what is the truth? You know what it is. I dont have to say it. But, I really do want to get some sort of explanation or different opinions. If I was a little harsh, I did not mean to be. I have evidence of something that is not of our perceived reality, and it is very hard to keep bottled up inside when you know that even those who say they believe in god have trouble accepting it, because their faith is confirmed, and they cant continue their hypocrisy and feel good about themselves. I look forward to seeing some of the replies.
