I always hear the negativity surrounding Ouija boards. How they are tools that the Devil uses to get to you, or how demons use them as gateways to be able to possess you. You rarely hear about the other end of the spectrum. How they can be used to tab in to people who have passed into the beyond.Like anything out there, exercising caution is always advisable. Ask yourself this question; would you use a hand gun without being careful? Or would you use heavy equipment without proper safety gear?
Sure these examples aren't the best examples I could've come up with, but I think you get the idea. I have used the Ouija board multiple times throughout my life and never did I encounter a situation where I became possessed. Or, one of my favorite things I hear is that once you have a Ouija board, you'll never be able to dispose of it. The original board I had is no longer in my possession and hasn't been for years. I gave it to someone and didn't wake up the next day with it lying next to me in bed.My friends and I, when we were teens, used to play on the Ouija board almost on a daily basis. None of us encountered a scenario where we became possessed. Nor did we encounter the dark prince himself. So, where does all this fear mongering come from? Is it religious zealots just trying to scare you? I would think it's most likely the case. Most of these people who spew this are most likely religious people who are scared of it and relay that fear onto others.
So,what is my opinion of Ouija boards you may ask? I say that it's okay to use them, as long as your intentions are good and you use caution. If your intention is to use it to get information on someone in order to harm them, I would not act surprised if something bad occurs to you down the road. Like anything, be careful, don't be stupid when using this tool. Ultimately, the Ouija board is a tool, much like a recorder is a tool being used by paranormal investigators to capture a fleeting voice from beyond. Use what is between your ears and don't be foolish.
Dorrian Knight
