By Tim Binnall
A bizarre 'spirit board' that is marketed as a way to speak to Jesus Christ has understandably drawn the ire of a Catholic exorcist who cautions that it is a "trap from the devil." Father Ernesto Caro reportedly issued the warning last week during an appearance on the program EWTN Nightly News. He noted that the game is essentially a Ouija board that has been repurposed using Christian symbols, including a cross for a planchette. Of particular concern to Caro is that the 'Holy Spirit Board' is sold on Amazon with some rather tantalizing promises that he fears might fool people into communicating with sinister forces.
Described as "perfect for churches, prayer groups or just getting together with friends," the tongue-in-cheek listing assures prospective buyers that "unlike other spirit boards, this one will NEVER contact evil ghosts or demons, so you can ask your questions with an assured sense of safety." While the product is clearly a satirical take on the Ouija board, Caro insists that it is no laughing matter and expressed dismay that some unwitting individuals may wind up "opening a door that could be dangerous" should they think that the game is a genuine way to communicate with Jesus. "You will probably think it is God talking to you, but it is not," he declared, "it’s the devil."
To those who may have already been duped into thinking that the device could actually communicate with Jesus, Caro advised that they immediately dispose of the game as well as "repent and ask God for liberation." Although the exorcist's decision to sound the alarm about the Holy Spirit Board is no doubt done with the best intentions, one cannot help but wonder if the priest himself is unwittingly doing the devil's handiwork as his fiery denunciation of the device has sparked headlines around the world and drawn more attention to the product than an actual advertising campaign possibly could. What's your take on the faux Ouija board? Is it simply a clever parody or could it be just as dangerous as the device that inspired it? Weigh in at the C2C Facebook page.