What does the term “ghost” really mean?
Across different cultures, there are also more nuanced explanations for what ghosts really are.
And it’s important to note that ghosts are not always believed to be inherently baddespite common misconceptions.
The history of the term.
Why some people believe in ghosts:
It’s a cultural belief.
They want to believe.
For others, the idea that loved ones could still be with them is comforting.
They’ve had a paranormal experience.
They’re open to mystical ideas.
They’ve never experienced anything paranormal.
“It’s often dismissed in some cultures as imagination,” Levinger adds.
There’s no “real” proof.
Along similar lines to the points above, tangible proof of ghosts is ultimately lacking.
So, are ghosts real?
Levinger and Richardson, in fact, both say they’ve experienced ghostly energy firsthand.
She adds that, again, some people just don’t believe that there is an afterlife.
