You said to me:
“What you’re claiming has zero support in the Bible. In fact it is something we are told to avoid. You’re attempt at using 1 John 4 has nothing, repeat nothing to do with what you’re claiming.”
“You’ve taken it completely out of context.”
My response:
Please enlighten me with the scripture in context. Who was John speaking to when he wrote these words?
And, if it is wrong to communicate with spirits, why would John even tell us what to say to test them?
And, if they test OK, are we told not to speak with them even if they are good?
It is my experience that many people block the Holy Spirit, thinking that it is a demon. Discernment of spirits is an important lesson to learn.
I say the same concerning the Spirit of Jesus Christ. Why do people reject Him when He approaches? He is as real as can be and you cannot mistake Him when you meet Him.
Joseph Smith made a claim almost exactly like this!