A Rise in Demon-Influenced Activity

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prove-all

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Does it seem there has been a significant uptick in news stories
about demon possession in recent months and years?


the Telegraph reported on the notable rise over the last decade in demonic activity
and possession, and “the huge increase in demand” for exorcisms.

Leading US exorcists explain huge increase in demand for the Rite – and priests
to carry them out.
Leading US exorcists explain huge increase in demand for the Rite – and priests to carry them out

In the United States “over the past 10 years, the number of official priest exorcists
has more than quadrupled from 12 to 50.” The article quoted Father Gary Thomas,
a Catholic exorcist, who explained that he’s receiving requests for exorcisms from
all over the world, and that “almost every free night … is taken up with exorcisms.”

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Christianity Today discusses the same trend, and asks "Is Satanic influence
on the rise leading to more "openings" in the world for demonic activity?
Demand For Exorcism Rises As World Provides More 'Openings' For Demonic Activity | Christian News on Christian Today#!
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the International Business Times. In 2014, the International Association of Exorcists
said that demon-influenced behavior had become “a pastoral emergency.”
they warned of "an extraordinary increase in demonic activity."
Demand For Exorcisms at Critical Level Due to Increase in 'Demonic Activity'
Demand For Exorcisms at Critical Level Due to Increase in 'Demonic Activity'


the Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/post...-a-psychiatrist-i-diagnose-mental-illness-and-
sometimes-demonic-possession/?utm_term=.c5585cf6d3a2

Catholic bishops face shortage of exorcists
Catholic bishops face shortage of exorcists - USATODAY.com

Teenage Exorcists 'Kick Some Demon Butt' in UK
Teenage Exorcists 'Kick Some Demon Butt' in UK

Drudge Report, features two to three articles a week on possessed people,
or an exorcism gone awry. [not that I ever read these things] but headlines


2015 Daily Mail article also discusses the trend and cites experts attempting to explain
the cause of the crisis. “Demonic activity,” apparently, “is on the rise due to an increased
interest in the occult among the young including ouija boards and séances.”

The Vatican are training up ordinary doctors, teachers and psychologists to
cope with a rising tide of demonic possessions.

Vatican to train army of exorcists to deal with rising number of ‘demonic possessions’
Vatican to train army of exorcists to deal with rising number of demonic possessions | Daily Mail Online-
possessions.html


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The Truth Behind the Rise in Demon-Influenced Activity

Revelation 12:12 reveals that Satan is our deadly adversary. He is the one behind
these dangerous developments. The devil is full of wrath, and he has gotten control
of the government of this land! …

How does someone suffer possession? More importantly,
how can we protect ourselves and our families from such activity?
 

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#2
Does it seem there has been a significant uptick in news stories
about demon possession in recent months and years?


the Telegraph reported on the notable rise over the last decade in demonic activity
and possession, and “the huge increase in demand” for exorcisms.

Leading US exorcists explain huge increase in demand for the Rite – and priests
to carry them out.
Leading US exorcists explain huge increase in demand for the Rite – and priests to carry them out

In the United States “over the past 10 years, the number of official priest exorcists
has more than quadrupled from 12 to 50.” The article quoted Father Gary Thomas,
a Catholic exorcist, who explained that he’s receiving requests for exorcisms from
all over the world, and that “almost every free night … is taken up with exorcisms.”

-

Christianity Today discusses the same trend, and asks "Is Satanic influence
on the rise leading to more "openings" in the world for demonic activity?
Demand For Exorcism Rises As World Provides More 'Openings' For Demonic Activity | Christian News on Christian Today#!
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the International Business Times. In 2014, the International Association of Exorcists
said that demon-influenced behavior had become “a pastoral emergency.”
they warned of "an extraordinary increase in demonic activity."
Demand For Exorcisms at Critical Level Due to Increase in 'Demonic Activity'
Demand For Exorcisms at Critical Level Due to Increase in 'Demonic Activity'


the Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/post...-a-psychiatrist-i-diagnose-mental-illness-and-
sometimes-demonic-possession/?utm_term=.c5585cf6d3a2

Catholic bishops face shortage of exorcists
Catholic bishops face shortage of exorcists - USATODAY.com

Teenage Exorcists 'Kick Some Demon Butt' in UK
Teenage Exorcists 'Kick Some Demon Butt' in UK

Drudge Report, features two to three articles a week on possessed people,
or an exorcism gone awry. [not that I ever read these things] but headlines


2015 Daily Mail article also discusses the trend and cites experts attempting to explain
the cause of the crisis. “Demonic activity,” apparently, “is on the rise due to an increased
interest in the occult among the young including ouija boards and séances.”

The Vatican are training up ordinary doctors, teachers and psychologists to
cope with a rising tide of demonic possessions.

Vatican to train army of exorcists to deal with rising number of ‘demonic possessions’
Vatican to train army of exorcists to deal with rising number of demonic possessions | Daily Mail Online-
possessions.html


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The Truth Behind the Rise in Demon-Influenced Activity

Revelation 12:12 reveals that Satan is our deadly adversary. He is the one behind
these dangerous developments. The devil is full of wrath, and he has gotten control
of the government of this land! …

How does someone suffer possession? More importantly,
how can we protect ourselves and our families from such activity?
*** stay close to God--- be watchful in prayer----' realize deception is on the rise in these last days...
 

maxwel

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the International Business Times. In 2014, the International Association of Exorcists
said that demon-influenced behavior had become “a pastoral emergency.”
they warned of "an extraordinary increase in demonic activity."
Demand For Exorcisms at Critical Level Due to Increase in 'Demonic Activity'
Demand For Exorcisms at Critical Level Due to Increase in 'Demonic Activity'

The most astonishing thing to me is...

there's actually an International Association of Exorcists.




Is that a union job?
 
S

Susanna

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The most astonishing thing to me is...

there's actually an International Association of Exorcists.




Is that a union job?
Jimmy Hoffa is the head of it. Don't tell me you didn't know?
 

Tommy379

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Is Exorcism really a thing?
 

Ahwatukee

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Hello Prove-All,

Regarding this issue, Jesus said the following to the seventy disciples that he sent out who had cast out many demons, which is extended to all believers as well:

"The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.”

He replied, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”

"You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because the One in you is greater than the one in the world."

The Holy Spirit takes up residency in every believer and therefore we have nothing to fear from the powers of darkness. The only problem that I could conceive of, would be if a believer was in a wandered state and had become involved with anything that would invite evil spirits to interact in their lives, such as the use of Ouija boards, seances, Tarot cards, ghost hunting, etc. But if we are walking in Christ, then we have nothing to fear from them.

Therefore in answer to your question, we are already protected because we belong to Christ. And just as the scripture states, He has given us authority over all the enemy to trample on snakes and scorpions (powers of darkness) and nothing at all can harm us.

If there is increase of demonic activity in the world, I would guess that it is because of the increase of people involving themselves in seeking out what they think are human spirits, when they don't understand that God does not leave human spirits on this earth. Therefore, the only spirits that they are going to contact--if any--would be unclean spirits/demons.
 

presidente

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Maybe it has become more of a trend for news outlets to cover the stories.
 
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Just a warning first - my post describes a couple crimes that might be too graphic for some.

I strongly believe that DIA is on the rise because the level of crimes I've been seeing these past few years has been off the charts batty. There were people on those "bathsoap" drugs that were actually eating the faces of their victims (after killing them I hope). Just yesterday a woman was arrested for raping a 4 year old boy (yes, 4 yrs old, not 14). I was listening to a christian radio station about a month ago and they were talking about stories of how ISIS was killing children by putting them in an industrial mixing machine. This stuff is off the charts. And then we have all the cop killings and people being attacked in broad daylight just because they were wearing a trump hat. Something beyond just normal escalation of violence has been happening in my opinion.
 

tanakh

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I think that a rise in Demon activity is closely related to the many Computer games that involve occult and fantasy themes
together with the spin off DVDs and Books on sale. Before computers took off it wasnt so easy to get caught up in the occult because outlets were limited for most to the odd Horror film or book. Now anyone with a laptop can become enmeshed in it.
 

prove-all

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Lets all Put on The full Armor of God


10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.

11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.

12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the
authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of
evil in the heavenly realms.

13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you
may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.

14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist,
with the breastplate of righteousness in place,

15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.

16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all
the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of
the Spirit, which is the word of God.

18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.
With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.
 

JosephsDreams

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It could be that since there are more people then years ago there are more events. Also, news is easier to come by now then it was years ago.
 

prove-all

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The national homicide rate is rising faster than any time in almost half a century.

Murders up 10.8% in biggest percentage increase since 1971, FBI data shows
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/sep/26/rate-murder-fbi-increase

official government crime statistics for 2016 won’t be available until September

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Deadliest year in Baltimore history ends with 344 homicides
The Baltimore Sun

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The Major Cities Chiefs Association (mcca) estimated that the homicide count
increased by double-digit percentages in 61 American cities last year.
Homicides Rose By Almost 11 Percent In 61 US Cities, Report Says
Report: Murder Rate In 2016 Rose By Almost 11% | The Daily Caller

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Violent Crime Is On the Rise in U.S. Cities
Violent Crime Is On the Rise in U.S. Cities | Time.com
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The foundation of any stable society—the family—is under attack in America.

The number of US children living in single-parent homes has nearly doubled in 50 years: Census data
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/t...-in-single-parent-homes-has-nearly-doubled-in

While 1 in 3 American children are raised without a father,
this figure goes up to approximately 1 in 2 or more in some big cities.
Fathers disappear from households across America - Washington Times

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The Fatherless Generation

Approximately 85 percent of youths in prison come from such fatherless homes.
https://thefatherlessgeneration.wordpress.com/statistics/


Statistics
•63% of youth suicides are from fatherless homes –
5 times the average.

•90% of all homeless and runaway children are from fatherless homes –
32 times the average.

•85% of all children who show behavior disorders come from fatherless homes –
20 times the average.

•80% of rapists with anger problems come from fatherless homes –
14 times the average.

•71% of all high school dropouts come from fatherless homes –
9 times the average.


Almost 700 out of every 100,000 Americans sit in the nation’s prisons and jails
—higher than any other country in the world.
Criminal Justice Facts | The Sentencing Project

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President Donald Trump has promised to “make America safe again” by declaring
a federal war on crime. Until the root cause behind America’s crime epidemic is fixed
however[the family unit], the nation will continue to struggle with this problem.

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The family is falling apart in America, to many kids are raised by single parents.
Does the devil have anything to do with this breakdown in the family values?
 
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It would seem that this coincides with the apo-hystamie.....as biblical Christian influence wanes the amount and occurrence of such things will increase.......

As a matter of fact the apostasy of humanity coincides with the rise of the man of sin 2nd Thessalonians 2.....humanity has been and is being conditioned to receive the man of sin/beast/little horn....a miracle worker that calls down fire from heaven and is able to do all sorts of signs and lying wonders......

It seems we are getting closer and closer every day........!
 

prove-all

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there has been a steady rise of suicides in the last several years


2014-One person commits suicide every 40 seconds: World Health Organisation


The increase in suicide rate has been steady since 1999,
before which there was a consistent decline since 1986.

April 22, 2016 Suicide rate on the rise in U.S.
Suicide rate on the rise in U.S.

U.S. Suicide Rate Surges to a 30-Year High
https://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/22/health/us-suicide-rate-surges-to-a-30-year-high.html?_r=0

Suicide Rates Climb In U.S., Especially Among Adolescent Girls
Suicide Rates Climb In U.S., Especially Among Adolescent Girls : Shots - Health News : NPR-
girls

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U.S.
http://www.suicidology.org/Portals/...5/2015datapgsv1.pdf?ver=2017-01-02-220151-870

world
WHO | Mental Health

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Suicide is not a disease or physical illness. It is a weakness of mind and character.


Our loving and living God calls suicide a heinous sin
—a violation of the Sixth Commandment

Belief in evolution is the foundation of the pro-suicide philosophy
infesting our world today.

Christ warned us about this failed angel: “He was a murderer from the beginning,
and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie,
he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it” (John 8:44).

Of all things, Satan wants us to fail. He wants to murder us. His plan is to
ensnare us in a life of sin that leads to confusion, depression, hopelessness,
sorrow, unhappiness and, ultimately, eternal death if not repented of.

It is Satan who encourages people, weakened by the overwhelming
effects of sin, to commit suicide.


Man does have a choice—we can choose to live or die.
We can choose to sin or obey. God gives us that right.

Yet, God encourages us to choose life (Deuteronomy 30:19).

There is way of life that produces true happiness, peace and lasting success