tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-914842448114558426.post6548644170167056387..comments2023-12-01T01:00:34.093-05:00Comments on The Paranormal Pastor: The Transformation of Brother EliPastor Swopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16008265694116146151noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-914842448114558426.post-12284067882407326372008-10-06T20:50:00.000-04:002008-10-06T20:50:00.000-04:00To me, it sounds like some kind of hemorrhagic fev...To me, it sounds like some kind of hemorrhagic fever (Ebola is probably the best known), a variant of the plague that causes cerebral bleeding that would leak out of the head's orifices, or as a last guess, rabies. Rabies is the best explanation for the mania in both Eli and the animals, but I doubt that since the rabies recovery rate is so low and it sounds like both he and some of the hogs survived. However, some of the hemorrhagic fevers can cause delirium and other mental disturbances.<BR/><BR/>The figure is a fascinating touch and I'm wondering if perhaps it indicates that there was an earlier outbreak of a similar disease and the figure was buried with the victims as a propitiation to the gods/spirits or left at the site as an explanation or warning, a bit like we mark toxic waste sites with signs. Many pathogens last for decades underground, so it could be that the hogs dug it up.<BR/><BR/>It'd be fascinating to do a thorough soil analysis, except it's quite possible that the accidentally started fire might have been a blessing in disguise and killed most of the bugs. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing the story!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-914842448114558426.post-14789504005766249972008-10-03T15:24:00.000-04:002008-10-03T15:24:00.000-04:00Creepy story, more extraterrestrial in tone, with ...Creepy story, more extraterrestrial in tone, with "supernatural" elements thrown in. Almost Lovecraftian. One thing---buried artifacts are not always bad. One just has to be careful. Gold, anyone???cryptidsrushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06184539509191478028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-914842448114558426.post-57099035123455090692008-10-02T19:55:00.000-04:002008-10-02T19:55:00.000-04:00Thanks for the comment Mr. Butterscotch,I wish I h...Thanks for the comment Mr. Butterscotch,<BR/><BR/>I wish I had any evidence such as a photograph or drawing of the thing. It reminds me in its description and effects as some sort of fetish type object or idol.Pastor Swopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16008265694116146151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-914842448114558426.post-23456533322022534532008-10-02T19:49:00.000-04:002008-10-02T19:49:00.000-04:00Thanks for the comments Sam,yes the statues descri...Thanks for the comments Sam,<BR/><BR/>yes the statues description is alien like, along with the 'heiroglyphics' mentioned. It's a motley mix that's for sure!Pastor Swopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16008265694116146151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-914842448114558426.post-69787978566293282842008-10-02T14:52:00.000-04:002008-10-02T14:52:00.000-04:00Well, The Exorcist was inspired by an 'apparently'...Well, The Exorcist was inspired by an 'apparently' true tale of exorcism that began when a boy used a ouija board. There was a similar setup in the movie and it certainly made very clear by the end of the film that Reagan was possessed by Puzazu.<BR/><BR/>I've done a fair bit of historical and paranormal research in my time, but this is the first time I've read this story. I'd love to know if you could shed some light on what the artifact apparently was, Pastor Swope, explanations aside.<BR/><BR/>People bury all sorts of strange things. I found a lot of chicken bones in my old garden at one time, along with some broken pottery...Mr Butterscotchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15001036603355006755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-914842448114558426.post-72216344614067265832008-10-02T14:47:00.000-04:002008-10-02T14:47:00.000-04:00Pigs are porcine not bovine. cattle are bovine.Pigs are porcine not bovine. cattle are bovine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-914842448114558426.post-56650709670343678672008-10-02T11:44:00.000-04:002008-10-02T11:44:00.000-04:00That's a creepy story.It certainly does make you w...That's a creepy story.<BR/><BR/>It certainly does make you wonder what that artifact was and what it could've invited into the house.<BR/><BR/>It's almost like it was lying in wait for an unsuspecting victim to find it.<BR/><BR/>Odd behavior like that doesn't just start and stop without any warning like that. If he did have some form of mental disease one would think it would have manefested itself a long time ago.<BR/><BR/>It also makes me wonder who or what killed the animals.<BR/><BR/>You've got to be careful when you dig. You never know what you're going to find.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-914842448114558426.post-41181994968592350832008-10-01T18:15:00.000-04:002008-10-01T18:15:00.000-04:00It is indeed a thought provoking story, However I'...It is indeed a thought provoking story, However I'm not sure what angle its taking.<BR/>I know you say you don't like mixing your icecream and cake pastor swope but the way I read this story ( and I know its at least a 3rd hand story ) There were elements of both extra terrestrial and spiritual. Especially with the description of the idol. In a way it reminded me of the idols we have here called the Tiki ( and I could be wrong but I think alot of other Island cultures have similar carved idols also ). <BR/>But I'm also reminded of the film the Exorcist film. Its been a while since i've seen it but from what I remember the girl came in contact with an idol before becomming possessed, however I think it was hinted that the idol could have been laced with powders / toxins resulting in her behavior. <BR/>Like all stories though it all depends on how you interperet it.Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17274847608393046493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-914842448114558426.post-84381988827651604242008-10-01T08:20:00.000-04:002008-10-01T08:20:00.000-04:00Creepy story, i've allways thought that artifacts ...Creepy story, i've allways thought that artifacts resembling humanoids are creepy, on the other hand, most paranormal activities creep me out, but at the same time i find them very fascinating. only one thing left to say, be careful when you digg a hole, you never know what you might find ;) <BR/><BR/>Keep up the good work!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05385045148259194225noreply@blogger.com