This is an open question to all ghost hunters, paranormal investigators, psychics, mediums, psychics and theologians who regards moral obligations concerning possible help certain types of ghosts as defined as the consciousness of a deceased person can be trapped in the material to pass the "other side. "I am an amateur paranormal investigator with little experience and many questions come to mind, not only in the research and collection of" evidence "of the paranormal, but also issues concerning the moral, ethical and spiritual aspects of this business . My question is: Do we have an obligation to help the ghosts in their transition to the "other side"? The question is based on a number of assumptions as follows. 1. Ghosts are the conscience of human beings were killed and some ghosts are "trapped" in the field of materials. 2. Some ghosts can not be aware that they are ghosts and / or are incapable of meeting the actions / steps to "move forward. "3. There is something beyond the material world. A place or condition that there is a natural product and probably desirable that the next step, and the road is needed to complete the spiritual evolution of these floating "ghost spirits called. 4. Therefore, we, like life, being well informed about the condition of its existence - and, theoretically, has the tools to support their spiritual evolution is a help. This hypothesis could be done, as paranormal investigators and others involved in the spiritual evolution of our species in a unique position to be able to provide such assistance. If the above assumptions are true and / or you believe in ghosts, not to act on the basis of these assumptions could be something like Kitty Genovese left bleeding on the street. If you believe that people should be altruistic, held a desire to help others (and ghosts), consider this question seriously. Studies show that humans can be altruistic. It certainly shows in May of this character. We operate in groups to be the greatest good and are social. However, social psychological research is also showing that we are very selfish, E. g. We work only by altruism when it clearly serves our own needs or that the ideals of our family. We may be unique in the animal kingdom because of our combination of altruistic and selfish traits. The discussion of these psychological and sociological ideas certainly goes beyond the scope of this article, but worth mentioning. So when considering this issue, we look within ourselves and society and ask if your answer is self-promoting or truly altruistic. Given the popular Ghost Hunters TV show, which is rarely televised cleanup efforts involve religious or psychological characteristics to that question, and it seems that their customer-related activities mostly involve educating their customers with the paranormal principle that knowledge reduces fear and nothing to fear. At least for the human beings involved. This is just the surface, and taps (The Atlantic Paranormal Society) certainly offers more services than is apparent from his TV show and has demonstrated the ability to provide recommendations of professionals and experts capable of operating under the assumptions mentioned earlier. Anyone who has researched background information on Grant, Jason, and Steve-TAPS-force behind the realization that their paranormal experiences far exceeds what can appear on a TV show than an hour. Of all the marketing and discussion of whether the "evidence" they present is valid, they deserve great recognition to the realm of the paranormal and spiritual implications for the evolution of the human light breed and educate the general public as respect to phenomena such as the actual experiences and legitimate rights. Other television shows have a tendency to be more amenable to the resolution of possible legal and ethical responsibilities at issue in this article. Paranormal State, the team of young paranormal researchers and entrepreneurs Penn State certainly deserves credit for raising this issue more to light and covering a broad spirituality that underlies the entire effort. Both groups, Ghost Hunters and Paranormal State are clearly focused on the man. Life is more important than the dead. Their needs are a priority, as the primary needs anyway. This is a request I think, as I believe in ghosts and the afterlife are not resolved at best. If a child is afraid, or an adult is tormented by paranormal experiences, the impact on their quality of life is evident. Why is the supposed "ghost" has this "problem" is always secondary to the needs of life. . Are we racist against ghosts? Do not overlook their needs for support of the living? Of course, but true. There is a prioritization conscious and unconscious in any investigation of paranormal phenomena and whether they are "ghosts consider racist is fodder for another article, the implications are not discussed here. I take this type of bias as a possible indication of the genuine altruism given by the human race. It's a way showing that we, human beings live, are part of the same family. Ghosts, by definition, are not, although perhaps they were. Thus, the ghosts become second class citizens of any paranormal investigation. Although ghosts are the reason that the first study, actually are not. We are looking to us, and sometimes the ghosts are treated as nothing more than a strange animal in a zoo where people go to gawk. Again, these questions are very interesting, but beyond the scope of this article. So back to the initial question: do we have an obligation to help the ghosts move elsewhere? Consider the following series of questions that represent a potential Pandora's box associated with the previous question. 1. And if some ghosts decide to stay? There are documented cases of people who are alive, astral travel or likely to participate in PTA and appearing as apparitions to people, family members or even strangers. How do you determine the difference between this phenomenon and obsession? Then we have to determine the difference between a disturbing residual and intelligence delighted, assuming that residual disturbing is not caused by a conscious mind. That remains a disturbing-May intelligent. If so, how can we decide if the ghost wants to be here or do not know who is trapped? And if the ghost knows he is trapped, and believes the other side is hell? Again, we have a can of worms here, which puts us in May, paranormal researchers and casting decisions have been decided by the concepts of God through a variety of religions. 2. How can we determine why a smart ghost descended? How do we decide these reasons, probably using the tools we have now? 3. Once we've determined the answers to # 1 and # 2, what we do now? How can we decide that ghosts for you and those who do not need or want our help? What tactics should we use to accomplish this? So we are left with a series of questions that are very important, compared to the basic premise of what it means to be human and to be a ghost, our obligations and responsibilities for what medium. Of theology, spirituality, psychology, tactics, ghost hunting, this hobby "generates some questions and answers and perhaps say can affect the entire human race. I have no answers, only questions. However, in my quest to become a paranormal investigator more importantly, I believe that the techniques and technology are relatively easy to solve. The issues behind why we use such tactics, the hardest part, I believe our goals and eventually become very important for all hunters to see ghosts. I firmly believe that we can not curse the darkness blind when it comes to these issues. I think if you believe in ghosts or not, we have an obligation to help if needed. Not doing so makes you less human, in my opinion. And I think many groups to ignore these problems, or when directed, is so shallow and selfish. Not without it, and writing may be what makes me a hypocrite. In my opinion, there are many obstacles in the way of developing any kind of consensus on these issues. One major obstacle is the inconsistent use of language and even ignorance of basic disagreement and perhaps a relationship with different terminology. For example, many groups say their goal is to find evidence of the paranormal. This is a misnomer. The fact is that paranormal phenomena exist. I define paranormal as something that is explained by science. There are many phenomena that are inexplicable by science, as any scientist will tell. We have to define clearly the words they use, if they pretend they do anything remotely resembling science. If everyone uses the same word differently, we have no idea what someone is talking. In scientific research, it usually does not worry about that. In the field of paranormal research, I feel this problem is widespread. Some groups clearly indicates that its objective is to demonstrate the existence of the afterlife or life after death. These groups come before appearing in a way that illuminates their goals. But what exactly are your goals? Let's be honest, nobody is likely ever to prove the existence of the afterlife in the foreseeable future. An ambitious goal, but in all likelihood, is probably impossible to obtain. Setting realistic goals is important in any business, and ghost hunting is no different. Perhaps it is the establishment of an all-encompassing goal undermines the method, and the ability to work towards achieving this goal. The race, taking pictures bizarre audio capturing unexplained voices, and documentation of cold spots and mining activity in the CEM can not advance the knowledge base to prove beyond a meaningful way. However, at this moment, here are some of the most popular tools we have. To prove the existence of the afterlife, and capture evidence of what you feel is a ghost, how is it that most people with that? They put the photos on your website and show my hair, with little regard for the same Spirit. Even worse, may return to the site itself and more researchers in an attempt to understand the evidence of others. "However, this is as far as trying to determine why the ghost is there and what can be done to help the spiritual evolution? Again, this unhappy spirit is reduced to an exhibition, a petting zoo, and something to be harassed. There must be more than that, and as a ghost hunter or paranormal investigator, especially if you believe in ghosts, you should do something, and hopefully something that will help on the spiritual plane. Otherwise, I think you're nothing but a tourist and a fan, and think only of their own needs and desires. In other words, you are interested. Many groups are reluctant to demystify. In my opinion, these groups have an obligation to help these disembodied spirits. For me, I'm not convinced of the existence of ghosts. The paranormal phenomena, I saw a program, simply that in my mind. It paranormal unexplained by science. Thereafter, these phantom phenomena that require an act of faith, I can not do with any certainty at this time. Therefore, I'm more comfortable not giving a spiritual implications or obligations in this type of phenomenon. Until I actually believe that things like ghosts, do not necessarily feel obliged to take additional steps beyond simply trying to understand what "it". However, I can say that, and not run around the identification of phenomena such as ghosts, so I do not know. Furthermore, only work with people who study these aspects of the investigations of the paranormal, and feel they have the skills to address these issues if necessary. Of course, I may be wrong and selfish, in an effort to justify my actions and reconcile with my thoughts and views on the subject, may overlook a very important part of the puzzle. In fact, I have a feeling in the back of my head, this may be the same case. Given the original premise of this article, the Ghostbusters become elevated to a single group, a group must have an understanding of human psychology, culture and spirituality, and be able to offer advice and take action on the minds of spiritual assistance. The field of paranormal research will change if people consider basic questions, motivations and readers beyond just capturing evidence. See the original question Underneath It All. . . Why are we doing this? To take a basic principle of ethics, the first thing to do no harm. Regardless of whether ghosts exist, and by default, implying the existence of another life, I truly believe that most paranormal investigators are at the root of evil. But consider the spiritual implications to help an imprisoned spirit, is acting on a body of imperfect knowledge, and in doing so can potentially cause harm if we are not careful and thoughtful of our methods. So, is there any answer in this article? Probably not, but there are many questions and thoughts to the furnace through an amateur ghost hunter can only be in the head.