Feeling the presence of a dead loved one: concerning because it may lead to attempting to contact the dead, which the OT consistently condemns. If you're contacting any spirit, it's not the deceased — you're opening yourself to whatever spirit wants to respond. Encourage the person to cherish memories but not pursue spiritual contact. The practice of praying to the dead entered church history through the Eastern church's interaction with pagan culture.
Contacting the dead — biblically condemned
OT consistently condemns necromancy/contacting the dead. God condemns even pagan nations for this practice. If someone feels a "presence," it may be: (1) memories and love for the person, or (2) a spiritual entity that isn't the deceased. The practice of venerating/praying to the dead entered church history through Eastern church interaction with Greek/pagan culture — traditions of men, not biblical teaching.
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