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[Whatisreal]

Are demons real? If they are real what could be the consequences of doing a demonic ritual? Is it dangerous?

[Imaginarynumber1]

No. None. No.

[RazielKTB]

No.

[and then]

According to the word of God in the Holy Bible, yes they do.  The most famous instance is when the Lord Jesus cast out a group of demons from a man in a place called Gadera.
http://en.wikipedia....n)#In_the_Bible

So, if you believe in the Bible the answer is yes.  If not then I guess the many references to demons in cultures across the world can be called into question also.
Since I believe the Bible, I believe in demons and try to never do anything to invite one into my life knowingly.  Interestingly, the Bible does not mention ghosts (except for the Holy "SPIRIT")  so I can't say I believe in ghosts...however, if I came into contact with something like a "ghost", especially of a dead relative or friend, I would immediately think of it as a demon spirit and demand that it leave.  JMO

[Mikko-kun]

I think that instead of asking "are they real" you might want to spend more time with the question "why would you contact them".

[spud the mackem]

Whatisreal, on 26 May 2012 - 07:33 PM, said:

Are demons real? If they are real what could be the consequences of doing a demonic ritual? Is it dangerous?

   Yes, they are real enough,their rituals are to give you a parking ticket.Relentless pursuers of motorists..Resistance is futile...

[Mentalcase]

Use the search function. There's about 100 of the same topic I'm sure.

[Hilander]

I think there is a possibility they are real and I don't think I would want to find out by trying to contact one.

The worst demons are the ones in your mind.

[Imaginarynumber1]

I would absolutely try to contact one, if I were you. Do everything you can think of, every ritual, spell, incantation, etc. (Short of harming yourself or another, because, come on, really? Demons?)
I think you'll a bit enlightened by the results.
SPOILER: Nothing will happen.

I've tried it. Many times and in many ways suggested, all showing such beliefs to be delusional.

Edited by Imaginarynumber1, 26 May 2012 - 09:58 PM.

[_Only]

Imaginarynumber1, on 26 May 2012 - 09:57 PM, said:

I would absolutely try to contact one, if I were you. Do everything you can think of, every ritual, spell, incantation, etc. (Short of harming yourself or another, because, come on, really? Demons?)
I think you'll a bit enlightened by the results.
SPOILER: Nothing will happen.

I've tried it. Many times and in many ways suggested, all showing such beliefs to be delusional.

I think that is an awful bit of advice. People do this all of the time for different reasons, and pay for it in their mind. Is it because there is an actual living, physical supernatural "entity" there tormenting them afterwards? I doubt it. But there was intent put into "conjuring" up negativity (call it evil, whatever), and the expectation for it to have been successful. Mix these two things and tell me many won't find their ritual successful. It doesn't matter if they are sitting in front of a Ouija board, or a toilet seat. It's the intent.

Your advice is fitting for those who believe that nothing will happen. Go figure that someone who has the idea in their mind that something, which can't be properly tested, doesn't exist will find after experiment that their suspicion was correct.

I'd say to the OP that if you have predisposed ideas that it might be dangerous, it has a possibility of being dangerous to your well being. We all know how powerful the mind is.

edit: I see Hilander beat me to the punch.

Edited by _Only, 26 May 2012 - 10:14 PM.

[coldethyl]

I do not think you can summon one but like people have said before me, it works like a curse does.  If you believe in it, you will start to see signs that are really benign but that you attribute to a demon because you believe.

[Imaginarynumber1]

_Only, on 26 May 2012 - 10:06 PM, said:

I think that is an awful bit of advice. People do this all of the time for different reasons, and pay for it in their mind. Is it because there is an actual living, physical supernatural "entity" there tormenting them afterwards? I doubt it. But there was intent put into "conjuring" up negativity (call it evil, whatever), and the expectation for it to have been successful. Mix these two things and tell me many won't find their ritual successful. It doesn't matter if they are sitting in front of a Ouija board, or a toilet seat. It's the intent.

Your advice is fitting for those who believe that nothing will happen. Go figure that someone who has the idea in their mind that something, which can't be properly tested, doesn't exist will find after experiment that their suspicion was correct.

I'd say to the OP that if you have predisposed ideas that it might be dangerous, it has a possibility of being dangerous to your well being. We all know how powerful the mind is.

edit: I see Hilander beat me to the punch.

I'm sorry if I don't live in a fanciful world filled with demons and fairies and unicorns. It's a delusional world view.

[_Only]

Imaginarynumber1, on 26 May 2012 - 11:16 PM, said:

I'm sorry if I don't live in a fanciful world filled with demons and fairies and unicorns. It's a delusional world view.

That's irrelevant, though. Your telling others to go for it because it doesn't affect your mental/emotional state doesn't mean it won't affect theirs, delusion or not.

[Bella-Angelique]

If demons are not real then trying to contact one could lead to mental illness.
If demons are real then contacting a being like that will cause mental illness.

This is a lose/lose situation no matter how you choose to look at it.

[Seeker79]

Whatisreal, on 26 May 2012 - 07:33 PM, said:

Are demons real? If they are real what could be the consequences of doing a demonic ritual? Is it dangerous?

If they are real in the abrahamic judeo christian sense, then you would be in big trouble. I don't believe this at all. Sakari has a long thread about this you should read it.
http://www.unexplain...5

Now. internal demons are very real, and they can manifest every bit as scary as the legendary ones. I think these demons should be brought up and faced. Most shamanic practices begin with this sort of facing oneself.