This is a question that requires a fairly long answer, so be a little patient.
We are spiritual bodies clothed in fleshly tabernacles. When our bodies die, our spirits live on. Our spirits have the same inclinations that we cultivate during our mortal lives. If we behave badly while we are living, we will take the same attitudes with us when we die, and once in the realm of spirits, we will not want to be in the presence of the righteous.
We cannot be with God until we change our behaviors and comply with the rules of His house. We must learn to conduct ourselves according to those rules, which are recorded in the Holy Scriptures.
When we finally decide that we want to behave, then there is a spiritual cleansing that we can avail ourselves of that involves faith in Jesus Christ, believing that He atoned for our wrongdoings. Once we realize this, and recieve a hope for our future through His atonement, we must repent of our sins. This involves a true remorse over any wrongdoings we have committed. We must ask forgiveness not only from God but also from those we have wronged and make restitution to the best of our ability where possible, and make a resolution to never do those things ever again. This is true repentance. Then we may be baptized for a remission of our sins by one who has authority, and recieve the gift of the Holy Ghost by the laying on of hands by those who have authority, living our life thereafter by the words of Christ, repenting quickly in the same way described above, whenever we slip up. In this way, we endure to the end... the end being Judgement Day.
If you want to avail yourself of this hope and process, then you may prepare yourself to receive it by beginning the process of repentance and by praying to God the Father in the name of Jesus Christ to send you His duly authorized servants.
When we do these things, then when we die, we are prepared to go and dwell among the righteous, or in other words, those who have accomplished those things I just described.
People who die without this knowledge may not want to leave the realm of the living, so they may stay behind in the places they were used to being when they were living. If they had addictions while they were living, they will want to be around the living who nurture these addictions. They will try to feed their addictions through the living by possessing their bodies while they are under the influence.
If these are the spirits of your brother and/or Aunt, it may be that they do not want to leave your home. But if you bring into your home the teachings of Jesus Christ and begin to live them, then one of two things can happen: 1) they will also learn and desire to change, coming to realize that there is something better for them to do than run around your house slamming doors and scaring the living daylights out of their relatives, or 2) they will be uncomfortable and leave, looking for other places to feed their addictions, if they had them.
If these are evil spirits, then #2 above will apply. You may also try washing the walls, floors and ceilings of your house, and they will leave, but it won't help much for long if the behaviors of those who live in the home are such that will keep inviting them back.
Hope this helps.
2006-07-30 22:21:55
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answered by cinnamon 3
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well I don't know if it is the devil.but I have a way to calm you: if it would want to do anything bad to you and it would be the devil you would be already dead.I've heard about paranormal things lyk this and I'm passioned by them so I'll do my best to help you.first there are many kinds of spirits( they are classed by 10 to 1(1-4 can even kill you or at least make go crazy). usually the ghosts are white so i don't think it can be your aunt's spirit.how did she die?are you sure it wasn't a fat person who you saw?because maybe your aunt wanted to warn you about something.that may be the reason of your kitchen going insane.call an exorcist.and if you have this experience again I might give you some advices but they were never tested so be careful.first: I've read in a book that salt and iron filings may be harmful thrown over a spirit, than always have a bible with you and a cross and some blessed watter. I'm not sure it will work .
it's better if you call an exorcist.they know they're job.good luck!!!
oh and try to stay calm.don't fear the darkness. if you are calm your brain can work but if you panic than you paralyze.
good luck again!!!
2006-07-30 21:28:46
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answered by Jade 2
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Wow! If this is not a joke, then I would say that you should read Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, the textbook of Christian Science. I am not here to promote my religion, but you can check out Spirituality.com which has a lot of simpler articles.
To paraphrase what she says: dying is like taking a trip to another country but you can't return or send messages back. You go on progressing until you find your unity with God--We could even say our Father-Mother God.
Now, she explains in a chapter on Spiritualism, that just as people can read what a dead writer wrote, some people can pick up mental pictures that a loved one (or any other person) leaves behind. That explains the phenomena of ghosts, seances, and other happenings which seem weird to us.
Usually they are tricks which people play on others but some mediums actually can take on the voice of a deceased person whom they have never seen. Never underestimate the power of mental phenomena.
2006-07-30 20:50:35
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answered by ? 4
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Yes, there is life after death. Fear is always an offshoot after somebody dies in the family. The devil likes it when you feel fear. What you saw are one of the many things the devil can do. The best way is to trust in the Lord and continually pray. Have faith in the Lord and the devil will not come near you. Faith, trust and prayer is the best shield against the devils numerous attacks.
2006-07-30 20:52:52
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answered by Jeth L 2
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Hi, as a buddhist, I believe in life after death.
In the chinese belief and tradition, it is said that the spirits may come back home and look around and see their loved ones for the last time before they go.
Let's just assume it is your aunt.. dun be afraid. Am sure she meant no harm.. just looking around.
Anyway, once they are gone they are gone, you dun really need to do anything. if they hang around, just tell your aunt nicely that while you loved her alot, she no longer belongs to this world and just ask her to leave peacefully.
2006-07-30 21:17:44
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answered by Anonymous
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It sound like a bad horror movie:)
Well maybe it really was you aunt but not like a ghost, like a energy filed.Something similar to Polteegise.
My mother has callen on her granma when she was 16 and it worked.Don't be afraid cause she is your aunt and won't harm you ... well unless she hated you that is ,in that casse in will be a HELL of a ride.
2006-07-30 20:48:08
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answered by Maggi 2
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you probably are lying - not bcs i dont believe in spritiual beings but bcs you wouldn't ask such a question in this site if u really had such an extraordinary experience. however, just in case you are not lying and in case you trust my opinion: there are 2 options; either you are hallucinating so go to a doctor OR there are really things we cannot sense with our bare sense organs There are people who claim to see these beings and even if it is a one in a zillion chance that they are real, the most logical act would be to do what these kind of people advise: pray and ignore them, since according to these people they enjoy to confuse your mind and they actually are powerless if you ignore them. :P anyways.. you were joking right? ;)
2006-07-30 20:59:30
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answered by Anonymous
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No there is NOT heaven and hell - believing it these 2 things are good only for weak educated religious people. Anyone who is able to use brain for thinking knows that heaven and hell don't exist.
I thing when you're dead then you are just dead - game over. But I accept 5% possibility that reincarnation exists.
2006-07-30 20:47:58
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answered by tedomedo 2
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Sounds 2 me u just had a bad dream if u can talk in your sleep then u might wake up 2 smell the coffee...PeAcE
2006-07-30 21:00:39
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answered by michael looooou 5
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Yes theres heaven and hell. Heaven a place of internal happiness forever. Hell a place of pain and flames. and Its up to God if he wants you to go to heaven or not.
2006-07-30 20:43:19
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answered by mamas_grandmasboy06 6
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