I watched as much of the video she recommended as i could stomach and all i could see was a younger, New Age version of Sylvia Browne. The most amazing thing about her is that she actually convinces anyone.

Where is the line drawn between skepticism and cynicism?

http://www.sdparanormal.com/board/board_topic/310672/104581.htm

Thank you again.

I think it would be a good idea to at least observe the scientific and research based approach she has taken in regards to discussing life after death, religion, reincarnation, the spirit world, etc, by watching her “Conversations with the Dead” series of videos. It’s going to require several HOURS of your time to actually review these videos, but it might be worth your while. The questions posed are at times very interesting, and “The Connection” might be something for you to think about. Is “The Connection” Bonnie making things up as she goes along? Is “The Connection” a gimmick? Is Bonnie’s partner, who participates in this research project, a scam artist in cohoots with her? Why not watch the entire series of videos and listen very carefully to the questions asked and the answers given. Then form an opinion.

http://www.sdparanormal.com/SpiritAdvocateTV.html

Also, if you pay attention to the timelines of the videos in this series, you’ll find that they were recorded BEFORE Michael Jackson’s death, not after. In other words, Bonnie Vent has worked with the scientific community, or at least with some members of it, in an effort to try to offer proof of some things regarding the Paranormal and after-life well before Michael Jackson’s passing. It’s very difficult to prove some experiences, such as being psychic, experiencing a ghost, etc. At least with scientific research, high tech tools and methods, and an open while still somewhat skeptical mind, we get some insight into some crazy things going on out there.

As for Jackson, according to Ms. Vent, a distant family member DID actually verify Bonnie’s claims in terms of Michael having a private message for that family member. Your counter argument could be, “Well, let’s have the name of that particular family member, and let’s have the message.” The only problem there, as you already know, is that such revelations would be a violation of trust and an invasion of privacy on the part of the family member and Michael Jackson himself. So you see, it’s kind of a no-win, cyclical back and forth situation.

If you’ve never experienced a ghost, which I have, then you’re likely to call it a crock of garbage. If you’ve never encountered psychics and learned about their experiences or been given some kind of personal proof to your own satisfaction, then you will naturally remain skeptical.

Thank you for reading my essay. It’s much appreciated. Again, I suggest you watch the ENTIRE video series of “Conversations with the Dead” and THEN decide what you make of it and Ms. Vent’s claims. I think she’s earned the right to at least be acknowledged as someone who believes in research, asking questions, and seeking verification or proof of her own. And no, I’m not on her payroll, and I’m not a publicist – not for her or for anyone else.

So…why not take up the $1m challenge? How many people, charities, funds etc etc could benefit from a cool million?

Maybe they’re secretly donating all the money they make peddling snake oil. Who knows.

Vent is making the claim there is life after death. So….got proof? Or are you going to wimp out and blame others for not submitting credible proof that follows protocols that qualify it as such when it’s clear no one has made that claim. Eh?

You make the claim. You prove it. It’s that simple.

Again…got proof?

PROVE THAT THERE IS NO LIFE AFTER DEATH.

Don’t wimp out and say, “It is up to her to prove there is.” YOU are the ones making the allegation that there is no life after death. Prove that your hypothesis is true. You can’t. So, stuff it.