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If you believe in God and the stories depicted in the Bible, then you believe in demons. If you don't believe in demons, then there is some doubt it you on the authenticity of the Bible - that is completely fine, we all struggle in different areas. However, evidence of demons is most well supported in research of pagan cultures, and even modern demonology today.
More or less, ancient "pagan" cultures all had some form of contacting and worshiping spirits. All of them are named differently, of course, but they often share the same symbolism and ritualistic practice - all dating back from Nimrod, the symbolized sun god of Babylon, aka Lucifer. The Incas, Aztecs, and the Egyptians are renowned for their sorcery and human sacrifice. The parallels between all of these cultures is astonishing. Teachings from these ancient cultures are used by Luciferians today; likewise, people today are able to harness the supernatural powers granted to those who please Satan and his demons. Great power, but also grieving demise are upon these people today.
Are ALL proclaimed insane people today actually possessed by demons? No... It doesn't seem so.
Are they influenced by them? I would believe so...
Are SOME people insane because they are possessed by demons? Yes, if they allow it.
Is demon possession real aside from clinical insanity? Yes.
There is no bounds to the amount of evidence you can find online if you are willing to look into it far enough; however, I would not suggest it. Be assured: demonic existence, influence, and power to those who submit is a definite.
More or less, ancient "pagan" cultures all had some form of contacting and worshiping spirits. All of them are named differently, of course, but they often share the same symbolism and ritualistic practice - all dating back from Nimrod, the symbolized sun god of Babylon, aka Lucifer. The Incas, Aztecs, and the Egyptians are renowned for their sorcery and human sacrifice. The parallels between all of these cultures is astonishing. Teachings from these ancient cultures are used by Luciferians today; likewise, people today are able to harness the supernatural powers granted to those who please Satan and his demons. Great power, but also grieving demise are upon these people today.
Are ALL proclaimed insane people today actually possessed by demons? No... It doesn't seem so.
Are they influenced by them? I would believe so...
Are SOME people insane because they are possessed by demons? Yes, if they allow it.
Is demon possession real aside from clinical insanity? Yes.
There is no bounds to the amount of evidence you can find online if you are willing to look into it far enough; however, I would not suggest it. Be assured: demonic existence, influence, and power to those who submit is a definite.
Gee you've raised some interesting points. You've triggered me to do some research. But I do have an expert in psychiatry - my mum. Now I'd be very interested to here what the church has done in controlled and verifiable research in this area. My mum is clear that for all the cases in our country that such occurrences has been related to a mental health disorder. Now mum is really respected at this but noone is a library on psychology and sprituality (with all respect to my fantastic mum). How does one even prove its a demon. I've never heard of any real case, though I am not doubting people's or the bibles claims - its just that - how has christianity over the years kept pace with the knowledge on mental health disorders and discriminated with sureity that we are not talking mental health pathology but a demon
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Because you can't command an immortal sentient being to take part in a research study.
There is no way to do controlled or verifiable research about any supernatural phenomenon - including the existence of a creator God.
A large majority of the time someone talks about a potential demon, I'm concerned there may be a mental health issue. I've also met some who have absolutely no mental health issues at all who have had experiences that are not scientifically explainable (some good, some bad). Faith itself isn't something you can explain through science.
A literal interpretation of scripture will save you a lot of confusion here. Most of the people I've known with experiences of the supernatural kind do not talk about them often, so you won't meet many who are sane and admit to having them.
There is no way to do controlled or verifiable research about any supernatural phenomenon - including the existence of a creator God.
A large majority of the time someone talks about a potential demon, I'm concerned there may be a mental health issue. I've also met some who have absolutely no mental health issues at all who have had experiences that are not scientifically explainable (some good, some bad). Faith itself isn't something you can explain through science.
A literal interpretation of scripture will save you a lot of confusion here. Most of the people I've known with experiences of the supernatural kind do not talk about them often, so you won't meet many who are sane and admit to having them.
Thats an issue then because - if people who are sane and have this experience never talk about it....and if religous people havent shown how exactly over the decades we have shown how we identified what was mental health and what was not, then thats gotta be a prob. How do you pass on information between religous teachers and scholars if this is poorly done. How do we continue to learn. How do we prevent mistakes. And arent scholars kinda setting themself up for criticism about bugus claims if they dont somehow try to measure this. I know for me if someone I saw said they were hearing voices I'd tell them to go to an emergency department and get advice from a Dr..... whats your thoughts on all this ?
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I don't understand this part :
My mother whose has a lot of expertise in this would say that those who act possessed have a mental health disorder that responds well to treatments. I also know though that the bible and some churches refer to demons. I am not sure myself if they are real and think for the 99.99% its more about a mental health issue.
But all I can say is I believe in Ghosts and my Mom too!
I know that God is with me and he protects me a lot
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Persons who seem possessed may simply be suffering from medical conditions, yes. I have Autism which may lead persons outside my family to believe that I'm possessed whenever I launch temper tantrums or perform strange actions, but I'm not possessed.
That being said, there may indeed be cases of demonic possession, as scripture has shown in both the old and new testament. (Legion, for we are many.) If a brother in Christ approaches you suspecting demonic activity, don't disregard him at the whim.
Can the existence of ghosts, or "lost souls" be conciliated with scripture's silence concerning such spirits? I am willing to believe that all paranormal activity is demonically inspired, not caused by literal ghosts.
That being said, there may indeed be cases of demonic possession, as scripture has shown in both the old and new testament. (Legion, for we are many.) If a brother in Christ approaches you suspecting demonic activity, don't disregard him at the whim.
I don't understand this part :
My mother whose has a lot of expertise in this would say that those who act possessed have a mental health disorder that responds well to treatments. I also know though that the bible and some churches refer to demons. I am not sure myself if they are real and think for the 99.99% its more about a mental health issue.
But all I can say is I believe in Ghosts and my Mom too!
I know that God is with me and he protects me a lot
My mother whose has a lot of expertise in this would say that those who act possessed have a mental health disorder that responds well to treatments. I also know though that the bible and some churches refer to demons. I am not sure myself if they are real and think for the 99.99% its more about a mental health issue.
But all I can say is I believe in Ghosts and my Mom too!
I know that God is with me and he protects me a lot
Can the existence of ghosts, or "lost souls" be conciliated with scripture's silence concerning such spirits? I am willing to believe that all paranormal activity is demonically inspired, not caused by literal ghosts.
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