what is a channeler?what does a channeler do?

Answer 1

Channeling is a process whereby an individual (the "channeler") claims to have been invaded by a spirit entity which speaks through the channeler. The channeling craze began in earnest in 1972 with the publication of Seth Speaks by Jane Roberts and Robert Butts, her husband. They claim that "Seth," a very wise "unseen entity," communicated his wisdom to Jane, who dictated to Butts while she was in a trance. Though Roberts, a somewhat accomplished poet, was obviously very literate and widely read in many religious and occult traditions (including Jung), her advocates portray her as communicating ideas beyond her ability. They take this as proof she was inspired. This is true: Roberts and Butts were probably inspired by the depth of human credulity.

Actress Shirley MacLaine and the ABC television network gave this modern version of ghosts speaking through a medium a modicum of credibility. In 1987, ABC showed a mini-series based on MacLaine's book Out on a Limb, which depicts MacLaine conversing with spirits through channeler Kevin Ryerson. One of the spirits who speaks through Ryerson is a contemporary of Jesus called "John." "John" doesn't speak Aramaic--the language of Jesus--but a kind of Elizabethan English. "John" tells MacLaine that she is co-creator of the world with God. MacLaine, a consummate egotist, becomes ecstatic to find out that she is right about a belief she'd expressed earlier, viz., that she IS God (Gardner, 1987 ).

One of MacLaine's favorite channelers is J.Z. Knight who claims to channel a 35,000 year-old Cromagnon warrior called Ramtha. This preposterous notion has made her famous and wealthy. Some of her patrons pay as much as $1,000 to attend her seminars where she dispenses such wisdom as "[we must] open our minds to new frontiers of potential."

In short, a channeler is a fraud, and they trick people into believing the impossible...that spirits exist and speak through certain humans.

Answer 2

In spirituality Channelling or channeling is the communication of information to or through a person (the channel or medium), from a spirit or other paranormal entity outside the mind (or self) of the channel.

Channelling is part of the belief systems and rituals of many religions, such as shamanism, Candomblé, Voodoo, Kardecism, Umbanda, and more.

Answer 3

In spirituality Channelling or channeling is the communication of information to or through a person (the channel or medium), from a spirit or other paranormal entity outside the mind (or self) of the channel.

Answer 4

Channelers and channeling are just new labels for ancient rituals and talents. Oracles, those who hold seances, prophets of all kinds and religions. One might even say an Ouija board is a channeler.

Answer 5

A channeler is similar to a prophet, the main difference being prophet gets his info directly from god, whereas a channeler gets tidbits from Other Dead People.

Both seem to think the message, not matter how cockamamie, it right and true and everyone needs to know it - for a price..

I'd like to hear of a channeler/profit who disagrees entirely with the message he/she receives. "I don't care if you're the spirit of a 35,000 year old Atlantean princess, you're full of crap! Now, get the hell out of my head!"

There's a very thin line between functional and just plain nuts.

Answer 6

They are people that can channel the energy from some one on the other side, and give information from them to someone here.

They can hear the dead speak, and work through them to give loved ones messages.

Answer 7

i'd like to disagree with mr. peeper. channelers are able to link with the other side but not all of us do it for a price. you shouldnt assume that and you really shouldnt put down something you dont understand.