God vs Ghost

All eyes were fixed, all ears were opened when my aunt shared of her encounters with the supernatural being-ghost. I can think of no better way to still the vibrant energies of 17 excited souls during CNY than a conversation involving ghosts. Before long, everyone started recalling their own experiences. If only a classroom can reproduce such attentiveness and responsiveness from its audience...

The subject about ghost has fascinated many as far as time can tell. Almost everyone believes, to a certain extent, their existence. I hear people saying, "Even though I am a 'free thinker' (a word which I dont quite understand...can one really be free in his thinking?), I dont mess with ghosts because they are real." Another one says that even though she's afraid of the subject, she wants to hear it nevertheless.

It makes me wonder why people are so intrigued by the topic of ghosts, and less so with God, when both involve the supernaturals.

One reason could be the fact that ghosts manifest themselves in a more obvious form compared to God, who often reveals Himself through scriptures and testimonies of the saints. Blessed are those who do not see and yet believe.

Secondly, the element of fear also piques the curiosity of human beings. We may not have the guts to join Fear Factor, but this does not stop us from watching the participants deal with their fears. People fear ghosts more than they fear God. This lack of fear and reverence for God is becoming more evident in today's society, even among Christians.

The subject of God (or theology) becomes more like a discussion of the intellectuals. While laymen thrill themselves in ghostly talks...