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Celine Kiernan:
Do you believe in ghost?
Celine Kiernan
Hi Eva,
Though ghosts feature quite a lot in my work - they're a rich source of symbolism for me - I can't say in all honesty that I believe in them anymore.
I used to very much believe in ghosts - and even thought I saw one once or twice. However, as I've gotten older, and especially since my father died, I've stopped believing in an afterlife, or even in any kind of God-being. If one doesn't believe in an after life, it's difficult to believe in ghosts. I'm open to persuasion, though. My books respectfully depict people with all kinds of religious/spiritual beliefs, and because of that I'm always exploring new possibilities and never stop trying to expand my understanding of the human mind and spirit.
Hope that answers your question!
Celine.
Though ghosts feature quite a lot in my work - they're a rich source of symbolism for me - I can't say in all honesty that I believe in them anymore.
I used to very much believe in ghosts - and even thought I saw one once or twice. However, as I've gotten older, and especially since my father died, I've stopped believing in an afterlife, or even in any kind of God-being. If one doesn't believe in an after life, it's difficult to believe in ghosts. I'm open to persuasion, though. My books respectfully depict people with all kinds of religious/spiritual beliefs, and because of that I'm always exploring new possibilities and never stop trying to expand my understanding of the human mind and spirit.
Hope that answers your question!
Celine.
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