The World's First Paranormal Bill of Rights

 

Written by Tonya and Joey Madia (after consultation with colleagues)

From our book, Roommates from Beyond: How to Live in a Haunted Home

1.      Entities and haunted locations are not specimens or “attractions” to be examined or disturbed at our whim, for our amusement, or to satisfy our curiosity.

2.      We ask permission before we enter the space inhabited by an entity or entities.

3.      It is not our place to use the tools of our trade to poke, prod, and invade the psychic bodies and minds of entities.

4.      We employ the tools of the open-minded skeptic, drawing on past experience and the evidence at hand, while remaining open to new data as it is gathered.             

5.      At the start of an investigation, we treat entities with respect and we request the same of them.

6.     We do not assume that every entity that is unkind, mischievous, or
non-communicative is a demon.

7.      Under no circumstances do we yell at or threaten entities.

8.      In a case where entities are overstepping their bounds, we talk to them—as
you would a partner, neighbor, or coworker—explaining our position and
asking them to work with us.

9.      We do not believe it is our right to force entities out of a space without first doing a thorough investigation and giving them an opportunity to communicate and be heard.

10.      We do not do or distort this work for attention, financial gain, or to seek power
over any entity. We undertake this work with Humility, Harmony, and Love.

For more on our field work and experience with the paranormal, see:

https://joeymadiastoryteller.blogspot.com/2025/02/my-work-in-fields-of-paranormal-and.html