Demonic Influence Posted June 10, 2009 #1 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Hello everyone i have been thinking about studying demonology,and was wondering if anyone has any information regarding the subject and any risks involved.Any info welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. D Posted June 10, 2009 #2 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Hello everyone i have been thinking about studying demonology,and was wondering if anyone has any information regarding the subject and any risks involved.Any info welcome. Did you read fairytales as a kid . . . . Same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonic Influence Posted June 10, 2009 Author #3 Share Posted June 10, 2009 of course i read fairytails but i need info on the above subject ineed to know if its dangerous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superman Posted June 10, 2009 #4 Share Posted June 10, 2009 You're not gonna get a clear cut answer like that. Some people will tell you it is indeed dangerous to poke and prod for information about "Demons." Some people will tell you that it isn't dangerous as "Demons" do not exist. Some people will tell you that it isn't dangerous, that it's arming yourself with knowledge, that you may even be more protected from "Demonic Attacks" due to your new founded knowledge. Some people will make some sort of dry sarcastic remark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonic Influence Posted June 10, 2009 Author #5 Share Posted June 10, 2009 So do you reckon reading up on them is a good idea, also i thought that going to look for them and using a ouija board were the only ways of antagonising them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjason Posted June 10, 2009 #6 Share Posted June 10, 2009 I don't think demonology is dangerous. What I do think is dangerous is zealous religious faith. If you are a bible hugger so to speak, you might find yourself tested by a demonic entity when you embark on your studies. This is simply a theory of mine of course, but it is a somewhat educated one. If you look back through history the people who are haunted by demons the most are almost always persons of strong religious faith. It is the atheist, the agnostic, or the non practicing Christian who is just too busy to worship, who almost never has a demon possession occur. In my opinion, as long as you are a level headed individual who isn't a blind believer in religion you have nothing to worry about. If your goal is simply to learn and educate yourself you will find it a enjoyable experience. Even if you are very religious, the chances of something bad happening are very slim. Just know that it is a possibility that your faith might be challenged at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoIverine Posted June 10, 2009 #7 Share Posted June 10, 2009 It doesn't really matter as long as you don't try any of the ritualistic (harm to yourself, others, or animals) "Summoning" ideas that go hand in hand with it, I would think. My philosophy, don't **** with the undead, they may **** with you back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkNova@ Posted June 10, 2009 #8 Share Posted June 10, 2009 I do not see the harm in studying demonology. It can be very profitable, look at the Warrens! Fooling around or practicing Satanic rituals is a completely different story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonic Influence Posted June 10, 2009 Author #9 Share Posted June 10, 2009 No im not religeous but i do wear a pentagram,im not into the ritualistic side of just simply reading and learning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WARRIOR FOR THE LIGHT Posted June 10, 2009 #10 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Studying anything to educate yourself is a good thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady ma'at Posted June 10, 2009 #11 Share Posted June 10, 2009 (edited) *Snip* If not, sorry... I'd say it depends on why you want to study demonology? Why not study all aspect of the subject? ie: myths/legend/folklore instead of just concentrating on demons themselves. It'd helps to get a clearer picture of the subject, in respects to their (demons) places in myth and folklore, before dominant religions came into play (for example, Lillith-Ishtar) Taken from: world mythology-Duncan Baird publishers: Demons and ambivalent spirits: Malevolent beings in myth and folklore are a projection (italics mine) of humanity's deepest fears. The range and forms is enormous, embracing semi human and non human creatures, dragons, monsters, giants, giantesses. Demons ranged against the gods in perpetual cosmic struggle, and specialized figures such as the invisible oni (author's italics) of Japan who attended the gods of the underworld. In western myth spiritual beings are are usually positive or negative, but in other cultures there is a greater preponderance of ambivalent or neutral beings. In Islam for example, the djinni (genies) can be either benevolent or malevolent: they were created out of fire 2,000 years before the creation of Adam, the first man. See? There is a whole range of thinking on the subject! It has been something that has been with us since time out of mind, it is an interesting subject if you're not allowing yourself to be swallowed whole by it ideas and belief structures. Look at the subject as an interested scholar and not someone who will end up fearing the shadows at night, good luck with your studies! Lady Ma'at Edited June 10, 2009 by Lady_Anvilabeel Reference to another member removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Silver Thong Posted June 10, 2009 #12 Share Posted June 10, 2009 of course i read fairytails but i need info on the above subject ineed to know if its dangerous. As Dr D said there is nothing wrong with reading and studying demonology as it's is akin to studying Greek mythology. You may read some disturbing things but as long as you don't take what you read or learn as literal you will be just fine. Go ahead and study away, I'v read a little but it really never peeked my interest to much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonic Influence Posted June 10, 2009 Author #13 Share Posted June 10, 2009 So demonology doesnt just include demons well thats a relief i dont know what made me want to study demonology i just wanted to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady ma'at Posted June 10, 2009 #14 Share Posted June 10, 2009 So demonology doesnt just include demons well thats a relief i dont know what made me want to study demonology i just wanted to. Well, a lot of 'old world' gods and goddesses were 'demonized' to prevent idolatry (the worship of idols, excessive devotion or reverence) by the Christian faith. But this hasn't just happened to 'old world' beliefs by the Christians, they've also done it to each other during invasions and occupations. It is interesting to see how the god/goddesses/heroes etc develop over time as each country/ continent grows and changes. Have fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CausticGnostic Posted June 10, 2009 #15 Share Posted June 10, 2009 I agree with Warrior of the Light that studying anything is good. provided that it's stipulated that the good in question is intellectual rather than "spiritual." I do not believe that angels or demons exist, but there's definitely a long religious-literary tradition devoted to such supernatural fictions. If you really are a level-headed individual, interested in studying the history of the concept of demons, I see no reason why you shouldn't just go to the library and start reading up on the subject. If you believe that demons are real supernatural entities, however, and want to learn about them in order either to summon or expel them, then I think you'd be better off studying angels. At least those supernatural fictions have a positive connotation. . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonic Influence Posted June 10, 2009 Author #16 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Has anyone got some good sites or anything like that and where would i begin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonic Influence Posted June 10, 2009 Author #17 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Hey i was just handing out some advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonic Influence Posted June 10, 2009 Author #18 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Me personally would never use a ouija board as i have heard and read so many things about them and most of the time they are bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WARRIOR FOR THE LIGHT Posted June 10, 2009 #19 Share Posted June 10, 2009 So, tell me 101... do you beleive they are real and around us??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonic Influence Posted June 10, 2009 Author #20 Share Posted June 10, 2009 dont worry the only reason i took up demonology is to help people.I think what got me into demonology was watching most haunted live the search for evil and seeing their demonologist fred batt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WARRIOR FOR THE LIGHT Posted June 10, 2009 #21 Share Posted June 10, 2009 So, tell me 101... do you beleive they are real and around us??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonic Influence Posted June 10, 2009 Author #22 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Id say there has to be something out there as most cultures have their own type if you will, me personally have never experienced anything demonic not yet anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WARRIOR FOR THE LIGHT Posted June 10, 2009 #23 Share Posted June 10, 2009 I would have to say if there is good, then there is evil too.... so if one is there... the other should be too. right? Do you feel they are around you? I agree about the ouiji board... Never touch it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CausticGnostic Posted June 10, 2009 #24 Share Posted June 10, 2009 What I find most disturbing is that you'd take a crappy show like "Most Haunted" as an inspiration for research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonic Influence Posted June 10, 2009 Author #25 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Thanks about agreeing with me about the ouija board,and your right about there being good and evil,but i would say that the demons near me are my inner demons everybodys got them thats what i think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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