How to tell if you have encountered a ghost

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Philip Kosloski - published on 10/21/18

A brief guide to discerning encounters with spiritual beings.

Often we will hear from family or friends that they saw a “ghost,” or we may have even seen something supernatural. Was it truly a ghost?

Here are some initial guidelines for discernment.

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