Dave Considine is one of a small number of
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religious
demonologistsDemonology is the systematic study of demons or beliefs about demons. Insofar as it involves exegesis, demonology is an orthodox branch of theology. It is the branch of theology relating to superhuman beings who are not gods...
and is also a paranormal researcher based in
ConnecticutConnecticut is a state in the northeastern United States. It is bordered by Rhode Island to the east, Massachusetts to the north, and New York to the west and south ....
.
At the age of twelve, Considine believes he had a terrifying
supernaturalThe term supernatural or supranatural pertains to an order of existence beyond the scientifically visible universe. Religious miracles are typically supernatural claims, as are spells and curses, divination, the belief that there is an afterlife for the dead, and innumerable others...
experience by seeing a ghost which altered the course of his life. A short time later, he decided to dedicate his life to investigating the supernatural, focusing on ways to assist individuals and families believed to be victimized by entities from the supernatural realm.
Dave Considine is one of a small number of
layLay may refer to:*Lay person, any person who is not a member of the clergy is of the laity*a lyric song or lyric poetry**Germanic *laikaz***any poem of the Poetic Edda**Lai, a 13th- or 14th-century northern European song***Breton lai...
religious
demonologistsDemonology is the systematic study of demons or beliefs about demons. Insofar as it involves exegesis, demonology is an orthodox branch of theology. It is the branch of theology relating to superhuman beings who are not gods...
and is also a paranormal researcher based in
ConnecticutConnecticut is a state in the northeastern United States. It is bordered by Rhode Island to the east, Massachusetts to the north, and New York to the west and south ....
.
Early life
At the age of twelve, Considine believes he had a terrifying
supernaturalThe term supernatural or supranatural pertains to an order of existence beyond the scientifically visible universe. Religious miracles are typically supernatural claims, as are spells and curses, divination, the belief that there is an afterlife for the dead, and innumerable others...
experience by seeing a ghost which altered the course of his life. A short time later, he decided to dedicate his life to investigating the supernatural, focusing on ways to assist individuals and families believed to be victimized by entities from the supernatural realm. He believes the world is full of
demonIn religion, folklore, and mythology a demon is a supernatural being that is generally described as a malevolent spirit. In Christian terms demons are generally understood as fallen angels, formerly of God. A demon is frequently depicted as a force that may be conjured and insecurely controlled...
s and
spiritThe English word "spirit" has many differing meanings and connotations, but commonly refers to a supernatural being or essence — transcendent and therefore metaphysical in its nature: the Concise Oxford Dictionary defines it as "the non-physical part of a person"...
s. He studied under
EdEd and Lorraine Warren were American paranormal investigators and authors associated with prominent cases of purported hauntings.-Background:Ed Warren was a self-proclaimed demonologist, author and lecturer...
and Lorraine Warren and has been working in the field for 23 years.
Work
In 1994, he founded
Phantasm Psychic Research which is an organization dedicated to aiding individuals and families whose lives have been affected by the supernatural and preternatural realms. On average, he participates in about one exorcism a month.
In his
spiritual warfareSpiritual warfare is the concept that demons attempt to thwart Spiritual warfare is the concept that [[demon]]s attempt to thwart Spiritual warfare is the concept that [[demon]]s attempt to thwart [[Good and the [[will of God]]...
work Considine has collaborated closely with
Father Malachi MartinMalachi Brendan Martin Ph.D was a former Jesuit priest, theologian, writer on the Catholic Church and professor at the Vatican's Pontifical Biblical Institute. He was also the author of sixty books which covered religious and geo-political topics. He was a controversial commentator for the Vatican...
,
Father Rama P. CoomaraswamyRev. Dr. Rama Poonambalam Coomaraswamy, M.D., , was a cardiac surgeon, then a psychiatrist and later a Traditionalist Catholic priest and exorcist, besides being a prolific writer on Traditionalist Catholicism and Perennialist topics.- Ancestry :...
and
Bishop Robert McKennaRobert Fidelis McKenna, O.P. is a Dominican bishop residing at Our Lady of the Rosary Chapel in Monroe, Connecticut since 1973. He is known for his traditionalist Catholic positions...
.
Considine said that "As a religious demonologist, I often see people at rock bottom - terrified, desperate ... The most rewarding part of my job is helping them put their lives back together. I see the trauma they go through, and I help them to fight back, using their faith. I hate seeing people victimized by the demonic, but it's incredibly gratifying to watch them come back, more faithful and stronger than they've ever been before."
He also has hosted bus tours to places such as
SalemSalem is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 40,407 at the 2000 census. It and Lawrence are the county seats of Essex County...
to explore cemeteries and museums among other attractions. During the bus rides, he gives presentations about ghosts and shows videos about
spiritThe English word "spirit" has many differing meanings and connotations, but commonly refers to a supernatural being or essence — transcendent and therefore metaphysical in its nature: the Concise Oxford Dictionary defines it as "the non-physical part of a person"...
s and
ghostA ghost has been defined as the disembodied spirit or soul of a deceased person, although in popular usage the term refers only to the apparition of such a person...
s.
Media
He was a featured guest on the
paranormalParanormal is a general term that describes unusual experiences that lack a scientific explanation, or phenomena alleged to be outside of science's current ability to explain or measure...
radio show
Coast to CoastCoast to Coast is a colloquialism for a broadcast that reaches the entire continental United States, from its East Coast to its West Coast.Items that use the phrase Coast to Coast in their name include:In Australia...
on October 14, 2004. has appeared on a number of television shows and been as been consulted by
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, the
BBCThe British Broadcasting Corporation, usually referred to by its abbreviation as the "BBC", is the longest established and largest broadcaster in the world...
and
The Living ChannelLiving is a New Zealand television station. It is a joint venture between John McCready/JT Taylor and Touchdown Productions Limited. The channel focuses entirely on programming relating to lifestyle and is similar to The LifeStyle Channel in Australia or HGTV in the U.S....
. He also worked on three episodes of the
Discovery Channel'sDiscovery Channel is an American satellite and cable TV channel , founded by John Hendricks and distributed by Discovery Communications. It provides documentary programming focused primarily on popular science, technology, and history...
television program
A HauntingA Haunting was an American paranormal docudrama television series that originally aired from October 28, 2005 to November 9, 2007 on the Discovery Channel. The episodes comprise narrations and dramatic reenactments based on various accounts of paranormal encounters and experiences. Premiering in...
including an episode that aired in September 2006 about a
haunted houseA haunted house is defined as a house that is believed to be a center for supernatural occurrences or paranormal phenomena. A haunted house may allegedly contain ghosts, poltergeists, or even malevolent entities such as demons....
in
SeymourSeymour is a town located in western New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 15,454 at the 2000 census.-Notable people, past and present:...
,
ConnecticutConnecticut is a state in the northeastern United States. It is bordered by Rhode Island to the east, Massachusetts to the north, and New York to the west and south ....
.
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