Is the Ouija Board a Real Tool for Communication?

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The discussion centers around the validity and experiences related to Ouija boards. Participants express skepticism about the board's ability to communicate with spirits, attributing its effects to the ideomotor effect, where users subconsciously move the planchette. Some share personal anecdotes, including a family member's experiences with Ouija boards that seemed to yield bizarre predictions, often interpreted as demonic communication. Others argue that these experiences could be psychological or fabricated, emphasizing the need for objective testing, such as blindfolding users to eliminate bias. The conversation also touches on the dangers of engaging with Ouija boards, with some asserting that they open individuals to negative spiritual influences. Overall, while some participants believe in the board's efficacy, a significant portion remains skeptical, suggesting that any perceived communication is a result of mental processes rather than genuine supernatural interaction.
  • #91
I agree with benzun_1999

To engage in a ouija board is stupid in the first place. I think a while ago my parents told me never to use one because of it's connection with the devil. The devil is a loser and he'll burn in hell one day too. So basically my advice is to stay away from them. Yes, I'm curious, but I'd rather be on the safe side. Glory to God. Happy Easter!
 
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this is a joke right?

just because mommy and daddy said so doesn't make it so.
 
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No debates or preaching about religion please. :smile:
 

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