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JustNormal
QUOTE (Ghost It Notes @ Apr 3 2008, 05:35 AM) *
I am very concerned that anyone would think a demon could be good. It just isn't in thier nature. They are able to feign goodness, but that doesn't stay. It would be like thinking you could tame a full grown polar bear and keep it in your apartment and take it for walks to the dogpark without any trouble. It's trouble waiting to happen.


I was sort of taken aback by that as well. I truly never heard of good demons, but have heard of angels, which are pure as the driven snow. Correct, they can be whoever they want to be, and act just like they think you want them to act, but the facade is short lived IMO..They are known for their trickery and disguises, and thats something I must always remember too..JN
Electra Rain
QUOTE (JustNormal @ Apr 3 2008, 04:42 AM) *
I was sort of taken aback by that as well. I truly never heard of good demons, but have heard of angels, which are pure as the driven snow. Correct, they can be whoever they want to be, and act just like they think you want them to act, but the facade is short lived IMO..They are known for their trickery and disguises, and thats something I must always remember too..JN



There are thoes who chose the light and thoes who chose the dark, and there are thoes who are inbetween, inbetweeners balance the light and the dark forces, lightworkers work with only the force of good and satanist perfer to work with the forces of evil. Unless you are a fantasy gamer, or writer or into comic books, you'll probley never get what I just said.
DemonWatcher
QUOTE (JustNormal @ Apr 2 2008, 11:42 PM) *
I was sort of taken aback by that as well. I truly never heard of good demons, but have heard of angels, which are pure as the driven snow. Correct, they can be whoever they want to be, and act just like they think you want them to act, but the facade is short lived IMO..They are known for their trickery and disguises, and thats something I must always remember too..JN

Define short-lived for me will ya. The Demons that work with me have never deviated, their only desire is power over others, something that I also seek, it may be true, I may very be a living embodiment of the very beings I work with. What fun.TO say NONE are good is folly, for was it not said in the modern Christian bible that angels turned against god and were sent, basically to join your evil demons?

Ghost It Notes
DemonWatcher, with all due respect, I would like to ask you a question. Can you speak out loud the name of Jesus? I am not trying to be snide or anything, I am just honestly curious. Thank you, GIN
DemonWatcher
WHy yes i can, he was after all an honest man doing what God wanted him to do.
Electra Rain
QUOTE (DemonWatcher @ Apr 3 2008, 04:51 AM) *
Define short-lived for me will ya. The Demons that work with me have never deviated, their only desire is power over others, something that I also seek, it may be true, I may very be a living embodiment of the very beings I work with. What fun.TO say NONE are good is folly, for was it not said in the modern Christian bible that angels turned against god and were sent, basically to join your evil demons?



laugh.gif DemonWatcher the last line of your post just cracked me up..... I'll leave you to this battle, and if you scroll back a notch , you'll find that I had went up to bat for ya, but I don't think they understood, then again I did state it in gaming, fantasy fiction writing and comic book term. Have a great night Demon Watcher....
Akaebeel
QUOTE (Ghost It Notes @ Apr 2 2008, 10:35 PM) *
I am very concerned that anyone would think a demon could be good. It just isn't in thier nature. They are able to feign goodness, but that doesn't stay. It would be like thinking you could tame a full grown polar bear and keep it in your apartment and take it for walks to the dogpark without any trouble. It's trouble waiting to happen.



I am more concerned about anyone thinking they can divine what a species is thinking, or like. You hear of racism? Labeling an entire race as 'bad' is considered morally incorrect, and time and time again throughout the history of humanity, it has shaken humanity to it's core. Well, why can't the same apply to other species? Logically speaking, why does one species get labeled, stereotyped as something 'bad' (demons) and another species, gets labeled, stereotyped something 'good' (angels)?

I get bothered when I find someone taking the "liberty" to talk for a culture, a race. I get disturbed when I find someone doing the same thing for an entire species. And I find that it happens, time, and time, and time again with anything that exists in a non-corporal state. Instead of people simply *allowing* something to exist, they have to subject it to their perception, their concepts of "good" and "evil" and pretty soon they're left with a twisted image, that pales in comparison to reality.

Of all the species I've encountered, I have read about, I have researched, there is only one species I have encountered, thus far, that is exceedingly judgmental, and put their own self worth above everything else in existence. And that is the same species that causes a majority of the problems on this planet. (Humanity for those lagging behind. grin2.gif )

I am not saying that "demons" are "good", nor "bad." And I am not discrediting anyones "experiences." All I am saying is, "Perception is Key." If someone has the wrong perception, their concept of the truth is flawed, their foresight is not as accurate as it can be, what they see and hear can be biased.

I keep an open mind to all things, but I do not get swept up in the emotions. If I truly had an encounter with the 'demonic' I would incorporate it into my understanding, into my logic. But I have not. I have come across many cases of misconstrued identities.

-Akaebeel
Electra Rain
QUOTE (DemonWatcher @ Apr 3 2008, 04:57 AM) *
WHy yes i can, he was after all an honest man doing what God wanted him to do.


laugh.gif .... Oh my next it will be the cruifix, and holy water....
Electra Rain
QUOTE (Akaebeel @ Apr 3 2008, 04:57 AM) *
I am more concerned about anyone thinking they can divine what a species is thinking, or like. You hear of racism? Labeling an entire race as 'bad' is considered morally incorrect, and time and time again throughout the history of humanity, it has shaken humanity to it's core. Well, why can't the same apply to other species? Logically speaking, why does one species get labeled, stereotyped as something 'bad' (demons) and another species, gets labeled, stereotyped something 'good' (angels)?

I get bothered when I find someone taking the "liberty" to talk for a culture, a race. I get disturbed when I find someone doing the same thing for a species. And I find that it happens, time, and time, and time again with anything that exists in a non-corporal state. Instead of people simply *allowing* something to exist, they have to subject it to their perception, their concepts of "good" and "evil" and pretty soon they're left with a twisted image, that pales in comparison to reality.

Of all the species I've encountered, I have read about, I have researched, there is only one species I have encountered, thus far, that is exceedingly judgmental, and put their own self worth above everything else in existence. And that is the same species that causes a majority of the problems on this planet. (Humanity for those lagging behind. grin2.gif )

I am not saying that "demons" are "good", nor "bad." And I am not discrediting anyones "experiences." All I am saying is, "Perception is Key." If someone has the wrong perception, their concept of the truth is flawed, their foresight is not as accurate as it can be, what they see and hear can be biased.

I keep an open mind to all things, but I do not get swept up in the emotions. If I truly had an encounter with the 'demonic' I would incorporate it into my understanding, into my logic. But I have not. I have come across many cases of misconstrued identities.

-Akaebeel




Thanks Akaebeel, you truly are a superhero, who has swooped in to save the day....original.gif
Ghost It Notes
QUOTE (Electra Rain @ Apr 2 2008, 10:00 PM) *
laugh.gif .... Oh my next it will be the cruifix, and holy water....


No Electra! I was gonna ask YOU about that! lol rolleyes.gif
JustNormal
QUOTE (Electra Rain @ Apr 3 2008, 06:00 AM) *
laugh.gif .... Oh my next it will be the cruifix, and holy water....


I dont find anything to do with being a Christain, and practicing what I learned "funny." We didnt laugh at that poster, we were trying to understand him and the demons inside him. In our world we would call that possession. You are Wiccan, and that is just fine, but please don't sneer or ridicule the Catholic Religion. Thank you..JN
NoahJaymes
Oh God here we go...
Electra Rain
QUOTE (Ghost It Notes @ Apr 3 2008, 05:06 AM) *
No Electra! I was gonna ask YOU about that! lol rolleyes.gif



Well lets see, I bare Wiccan blood, interlaced with native, but yet I wear a cross around my neck, I have a bible in every room of my house, and an altar dedicated to angels. And like everyone else I eat, breath, pee and sin, I believe everything we do , we do with reasion and that everyone has a good side and a dark side, the key is to balance your dark side and the good side, I feel that some people lack respect for other peoples beliefs, opinions and do not accept who people truly are or their choices, and although these people claim to be helping, they are really doing nothing but trying to convert others over or into something they do not wish to be. geek.gif
Ghost It Notes
QUOTE (JustNormal @ Apr 2 2008, 10:10 PM) *
I dont find anything to do with being a Christain, and practicing what I learned "funny." We didnt laugh at that poster, we were trying to understand him and the demons inside him. In our world we would call that possession. You are Wiccan, and that is just fine, but please don't sneer or ridicule the Catholic Religion. Thank you..JN


This is true. I asked a simple and honest question. I wanted to know, and I got an answer. I could make funny wiccan snide remarks, but I didn't and don't. While I am a Protestant and not a Catholic, I still agree with JN. I am quite serious when it comes to the subject of the OP. And your comic book, gaming reference did not escape my notice. I am talking about real life, not fantasy things. Thank you. GIN
Electra Rain
QUOTE (JustNormal @ Apr 3 2008, 05:10 AM) *
I dont find anything to do with being a Christain, and practicing what I learned "funny." We didnt laugh at that poster, we were trying to understand him and the demons inside him. In our world we would call that possession. You are Wiccan, and that is just fine, but please don't sneer or ridicule the Catholic Religion. Thank you..JN


That's the problem no sense of ha, ha,... did you know that laughter is the best medicine for your soul? I guess that why readers digest says laughter is the best medicine and ummm, I see alot of religious jokes.... A cross is only a symbol and holy water just tap water blessed... And I'm pretty sure God will forgive me for laughing, I'm sure he can take a joke.... wink2.gif
JustNormal
QUOTE (Ghost It Notes @ Apr 3 2008, 05:20 AM) *
This is true. I asked a simple and honest question. I wanted to know, and I got an answer. I could make funny wiccan snide remarks, but I didn't and don't. While I am a Protestant and not a Catholic, I still agree with JN. I am quite serious when it comes to the subject of the OP. And your comic book, gaming reference did not escape my notice. I am talking about real life, not fantasy things. Thank you. GIN



Well said GIN.. thumbsup.gif
NoahJaymes
QUOTE (Electra Rain @ Apr 3 2008, 01:22 AM) *
That's the problem no sense of ha, ha,... did you know that laughter is the best medicine for your soul? I guess that why readers digest says laughter is the best medicine and ummm, I see alot of religious jokes.... A cross is only a symbol and holy water just tap water blessed... And I'm pretty sure God will forgive me for laughing, I'm sure he can take a joke.... wink2.gif


Of course God can take a joke.....after all he created us........supposedly lol :>

Just some people have a dull sense of humor and take things too seriously...
Ghost It Notes
QUOTE (CryWolf @ Apr 2 2008, 10:28 PM) *
Of course God can take a joke.....after all he created us........supposedly lol :>

Just some people have a dull sense of humor and take things too seriously...


I for one, have an excellent sense of humor, however, some things are to be taken very seriously.
NoahJaymes
Riiggght.....whatever makes you sleep at night grin2.gif
JustNormal
QUOTE (Ghost It Notes @ Apr 3 2008, 06:31 AM) *
I for one, have an excellent sense of humor, however, some things are to be taken very seriously.



Same here. I love a good laugh, just not at that expense..This is a serious subject, and the most important part of my life..Take care GIN..((HUGS)) JN
NoahJaymes
The most important part of your life is a message board? Please tell me that is not true....because after all, what was said is just words said by someone who doesn't matter...right?

Maybe it is my gift for selective reading/listening.....why worry about it, just words.

JustNormal
QUOTE (CryWolf @ Apr 3 2008, 06:39 AM) *
The most important part of your life is a message board? Please tell me that is not true....because after all, what was said is just words said by someone who doesn't matter...right?

Maybe it is my gift for selective reading/listening.....why worry about it, just words.


NOO Silly, I meant the entire subject and faith in God.. huh.gif
NoahJaymes
I know what you meant grin2.gif

Was trying to fling one past ya
JustNormal
QUOTE (CryWolf @ Apr 3 2008, 06:45 AM) *
I know what you meant grin2.gif

Was trying to fling one past ya



LOL Many have tried, and all have failed..LOL... tongue.gif
Ghost It Notes
QUOTE (JustNormal @ Apr 2 2008, 10:47 PM) *
LOL Many have tried, and all have failed..LOL... tongue.gif



LOL! Sweet! ((((JN)))))
Akaebeel
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LadyHay
HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAAH!

(oops. did I say that out loud?)
everquesterinman
QUOTE (cateyes221981 @ Apr 1 2008, 05:49 PM) *
does anyone know? Has a strong stubborn person who refuses to give into fear of demons still get possessed?


what I was taught is that your soul or eternal spirit are made out of the same material that a demon is and therefore it can enter you and take over that spirit part of us to be able to control the phyiscal body. but i guess no one knows for sure. I have heard you also have to be willing to allow it to enter. otherwise Satan would just allow his demons to enter everyone and run us all off a cliff somewhere. who knows?
Arcana
Possession reputedly has four stages:
1) There is temptation and invitation, which can be at the subconscious level. (or dabbling)
2) The next two stages are typical poltergeist activity. Infestation is when objects around the victim are affected and move about.
3) Next is obsession, when the victim's body is affected.
4) The final stage is possession when the demon takes control.

A friendly word of warning concerning taking an interest in the man downstairs. thumbdown.gif

The Catholic church have performed numerous exorcisms over the years & have come to recognise a pattern, which if unchecked, can eventally lead to madness at best, possession at worst. mellow.gif

She-ra
QUOTE (Akaebeel @ Apr 3 2008, 02:00 AM) *
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Ok that was the funniest post I've seen in a VERYYYYYYYYYY long time. Kudos on the map. original.gif Jody
leafar
QUOTE (JustNormal @ Apr 3 2008, 12:24 AM) *
Hi, I must disagree. I do not consider Demonic hauntings, a moral issue. More of an invasion from an unforseen entity who detests humans, and will go to any extreme to bring them down to ITS level, or let them die, they dont care. I had my home exorcised twice and it is GONE..Because of the home, my apartment was the only one cleansed, and blessed/fumigated. Its still lingers outside, and let it stay there. So do we coexist with them, go to church more ofen, or ignore them? My answer is, get some outside help before someone gets really hurt. As I said, you dont know unless you've been thru it. Of course I couldnt expel them, but my Religious Demologist did. People should never confront these monsters, or they should be prepared to be harmed in any way shape or form. This has nothing to do with psychological issues, except for during the haunting, it can cause lots of emotions we never even knew we had..JN

You said everything. You had your house exorcised twice. If exorcisms worked, just once would be enough. And who warranties they won't come back. I'd say they will come back, because they are still evil and are just looking for an opportunity to bore you again.

And I'm not saying to expel them, or to fight against them. I'm just saying to pray for them, expressing your forgiveness for all the evil they intended to do against you, desiring all the good you can for these spirits. With some persistence, believe me, these spirits (demons) will emend, and then the haunting will be over forever.

In Brazil this is always made in at least more than 10000 places, because here Spiritism has a power of a religion, with at least 3 million direct followers and more the 40 million sympathizers (I mean people who belong to other religions but frequent spiritists groups, in a kind of syncretism). All of these places have disobsession groups, who call these evil spirits (or demons, as you prefer) and moralize them. Never was related an accident, and normally the spirits emend their ways. I'm not talking about something it was never done and maybe, because of this, the haunting cases are too rare by here. I had never heard about an exorcism by here and I got surprised when I found out it was made abroad, because I thought this was a thing from the old times.

I continue repeating. Moralizing these "demons" is the only correct way, and certainly is what God wants you to do. And when I say moralize, you don't need to evoke them. Just pray for them, giving them, by thoughts, some good advices, asking God that he could be assisted, etc... God will help you, believe me, and the "demons" will be touched in their hearts, because they have ones.

You have heard that it was said, "You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy. "But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes sun rise on the evil and on the good, and send rain on the just and on the unjust. (Jesus in Matthew 5:43-45)

That’s my opinion and you guys behave as you find better. I wish you are right.

Best Regards.
NoahJaymes
Riggght....Mods do it all the time....but still quite humorous yessssss huh.gif
Sho_Sho
QUOTE (primordial @ Apr 2 2008, 03:47 AM) *
What I think or learned of Possession is that these Fallen Angels have to get out from whatever place that defines Hell. Hell must be a really appalling place to be in. When they have the chance, they will eventually find a person(s) that is not close to God or belong to any religion, and is not baptised(open portal). Then again, another way to be Possessed is to have some interest in the Occult…like the Ouija board, and letting your kids read Harry Potter books.
In the beginning process of the Possession, there will be new strains in the family. New problems will arise without warning such as Bankruptcy, falling behind bills, a sickness, alcohol&drug abuse, breaking the law etc etc..everything will seem to be Negative. After a few months of physically and mentally tormenting the selected candidate(s) - He or she will become emotionally weak, exhausting all will-power and feeling completely drained. There is no Hope for the person(s). Demons will start to perform astonishing phenomena to create Fear for the intention to enter and possess/break in the person n’ taking total control. Some tribes allow their bodies to be possessed during rituals..
Ever hear or read the quote, “Your eyes are the windows to your soul”. Read Luke 11:34, “The eye is the lamp of your body; when your eye is clear, your whole body also is full of light; but when it is bad, your body also is full of darkness”
What happen to the Soul of the person? I don’t really know where it goes. I think the Soul will behave in the same way as the Demons, in having the same feelings and emotions of evil, eventually (maybe) killing themselves..

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IMO, I think that people who get freaked out over Harry Potter are being Hysterical for no reason. Its totally irrational thinking, everyone has jumped on this “Harry Potter is bad bandwagon” when there are much worse things parents are exposing their children to on a daily basis. Im more afraid of all the medications docs and teachers are so easy to push down our childrens throats these days. I am a Christian, but I am smart enough and strong enough in my faith to know its just ENTERTAINMENT. IT’S not REAL.

Children CAN’T fly around on brooms, and kill giant trolls and 3 headed dogs with magic spells. I don’t think demons and the Devil are waiting around for the next release of Harry Potter Movies and Books to make their move on which person they are going to “posses.”

I never hear people flipping out over the Wizard of OZ, where there are Witches, Wizards, Flying Evil Monkeys, and death. The word “Kill” in this movie is said several times and it’s a child movie/book. People take it for what it is Entertainment, and make believe, most people have the brains and Common sense to know this, so why Harry Potter and not the million other movies that come out that are similar? Its so hypocritical.

I don’t think watching a simple movie is going to open you or your child up for a demonic possession. If that’s the case Disney would have some Major Law suits on its hands. hmm.gif
NoahJaymes
Disney actually has a lot of movies out there that have innuendos including racism, sexual references...etc. Imagine if someones child was able to read between the lines with some of the lines in disney movies....law suits galore.
JustNormal
QUOTE (Akaebeel @ Apr 3 2008, 06:00 AM) *
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LOL I cant read maps, can you spell it out for me? grin2.gif
Nachtmahr
QUOTE (Sho_Sho @ Apr 3 2008, 09:20 AM) *
IMO, I think that people who get freaked out over Harry Potter are being Hysterical for no reason. Its totally irrational thinking, everyone has jumped on this “Harry Potter is bad bandwagon” when there are much worse things parents are exposing their children to on a daily basis. Im more afraid of all the medications docs and teachers are so easy to push down our childrens throats these days. I am a Christian, but I am smart enough and strong enough in my faith to know its just ENTERTAINMENT. IT’S not REAL.

Children CAN’T fly around on brooms, and kill giant trolls and 3 headed dogs with magic spells. I don’t think demons and the Devil are waiting around for the next release of Harry Potter Movies and Books to make their move on which person they are going to “posses.”

I never hear people flipping out over the Wizard of OZ, where there are Witches, Wizards, Flying Evil Monkeys, and death. The word “Kill” in this movie is said several times and it’s a child movie/book. People take it for what it is Entertainment, and make believe, most people have the brains and Common sense to know this, so why Harry Potter and not the million other movies that come out that are similar? Its so hypocritical.

I don’t think watching a simple movie is going to open you or your child up for a demonic possession. If that’s the case Disney would have some Major Law suits on its hands. hmm.gif

It really depends on who is exposed to the material. I know that my cousin (he's kind of a nut) really got into the occult a little after the Harry Potter craze began.
NoahJaymes
QUOTE (JustNormal @ Apr 3 2008, 12:31 PM) *
LOL I cant read maps, can you spell it out for me? grin2.gif


It's ok, most women can't....lmfao jk jk jk...no really grin2.gif
OldTimeRadio
QUOTE (JustNormal @ Apr 1 2008, 10:54 PM) *
You must realize that these things dont happen on a second's notice. This ordeal could take months even years before it gets to the point of possession. There must be a haunting first, that must be witnessed, and effects everyone in the household. Then if one person lacks free will, the Demonic would "try" to possess. As long as someone is strong, has free will, and has faith in God, they will not become possessed. Its not about the "fear" of them, it has to do with how we all react when a Demon is terrorizing a family, pray and ignore till help gets there. JN


Not necessarily. I once saw an interview with an experienced Roman Catholic exorcist who related the following illustration from the history of his own church:

Several centuries back, I believe during the 17th Century, a priest who had been possessed for many years died raving blasphemies in bed. (And, no, that doesn't interfere with that priest's own salvation.)

Immediately after the death the same blasphemies erupted from the lips of the younger priest who'd been faithfully kneeling in prayer alongside the deathbed.
Electra Rain
Love the map Akaebeel, but way to easy for my complicated brain to read, have you got one that is harder......LOL
I hate to be the one to flip the coin, but I'm going to do so, by adding a bit of logic to the subject. Demon possession is merely based on a person's belief system, but in the psychology realm it is known as Tourette syndrome, and psychologist can understand how it mirrors the ancient belief in demons, but thoes who bare this very serious condition need professional medical treatment.
Sho_Sho
QUOTE (CryWolf @ Apr 3 2008, 04:25 PM) *
Disney actually has a lot of movies out there that have innuendos including racism, sexual references...etc. Imagine if someones child was able to read between the lines with some of the lines in disney movies....law suits galore.



You are 100% right about that. If I had kids I would be a little hesitant to let him/her watch some Disney movies.
Sho_Sho
QUOTE (Nachtmahr @ Apr 3 2008, 04:32 PM) *
It really depends on who is exposed to the material. I know that my cousin (he's kind of a nut) really got into the occult a little after the Harry Potter craze began.



Exactly you are very right about that !!!! original.gif


I know there are some people who do not live in reality, that’s why I said most people who have Common sense know it’s not real and you can’t live your life like Harry Potter.

The people who are a little off anyways watch a movie like this..They may dabble in "spells" they read out of a book, but its still make believe. If it wasn’t Harry Potter it would have been some other movie or book they would grab from.

I just refuse to believe you are opening yourself up to being passed because you watch Harry Potter.


Electra Rain
QUOTE (Sho_Sho @ Apr 3 2008, 07:10 PM) *
You are 100% right about that. If I had kids I would be a little hesitant to let him/her watch some Disney movies.


I have kids, and they have seen nearly all the disney movies, younger kids don't notice subliminal messages, like us adults do, simply because their attention span has not reached it's peak, what we notice, they do not, I feel the messages are planted there more for the adults than the kids. And when they reach their teens, their movie preferences change and they are no longer interested in the things they watched when they were younger, I'd be more weary of certain video games and some forms of music than I would be of a disney film.
JustNormal
QUOTE (CryWolf @ Apr 3 2008, 05:40 PM) *
It's ok, most women can't....lmfao jk jk jk...no really grin2.gif




LOL Dont make me come over there!!! tongue.gif
Sho_Sho
QUOTE (Electra Rain @ Apr 3 2008, 07:31 PM) *
I have kids, and they have seen nearly all the disney movies, younger kids don't notice subliminal messages, like us adults do, simply because their attention span has not reached it's peak, what we notice, they do not, I feel the messages are planted there more for the adults than the kids. And when they reach their teens, their movie preferences change and they are no longer interested in the things they watched when they were younger, I'd be more weary of certain video games and some forms of music than I would be of a disney film.



I wonder why they do that?

I have noticed that on lots of "kids" movies. There is tons of sexual innuendo, and subliminal messages. I know when I watched the Lion King with my nephew, I did not like the part where Scar (I think that’s his name) Murdered Simbas father, then was trying to kill Simba. I didn’t like my nephew seeing that, He was 5 and I thought it was way too much for a kids movie.

But I still would rather my kid’s watch a Disney movie over Flavor of Love or The Bad Girls Cub any day. LOL
JustNormal
QUOTE (OldTimeRadio @ Apr 3 2008, 07:04 PM) *
Not necessarily. I once saw an interview with an experienced Roman Catholic exorcist who related the following illustration from the history of his own church:

Several centuries back, I believe during the 17th Century, a priest who had been possessed for many years died raving blasphemies in bed. (And, no, that doesn't interfere with that priest's own salvation.)

Immediately after the death the same blasphemies erupted from the lips of the younger priest who'd been faithfully kneeling in prayer alongside the deathbed.


WOW So I guess possibly the Demonic left the Exorcists body and entered the young priests? Interesting, thanks..JN
JustNormal
QUOTE (Arcana @ Apr 3 2008, 09:19 AM) *
Possession reputedly has four stages:
1) There is temptation and invitation, which can be at the subconscious level. (or dabbling)
2) The next two stages are typical poltergeist activity. Infestation is when objects around the victim are affected and move about.
3) Next is obsession, when the victim's body is affected.
4) The final stage is possession when the demon takes control.

A friendly word of warning concerning taking an interest in the man downstairs. thumbdown.gif

The Catholic church have performed numerous exorcisms over the years & have come to recognise a pattern, which if unchecked, can eventally lead to madness at best, possession at worst. mellow.gif


Exactly Arcana, good post!! thumbsup.gif
JustNormal
QUOTE (CryWolf @ Apr 3 2008, 05:25 PM) *
Disney actually has a lot of movies out there that have innuendos including racism, sexual references...etc. Imagine if someones child was able to read between the lines with some of the lines in disney movies....law suits galore.



I agree, and lets not forget some of the video games out there for kids. Some are evil, and extremely violent. We cant blame the kids, its up to the parents to monitor what a child is watching and reading IMO...JN
NoahJaymes
Actually, give kids more credit than that. Kids are pretty receptive and they are subliminal messages for a reason. They probably just don't grasp the innuendo or see how its implied to use it in a later reference. I know my school banned certain disney movies for grades k-6 due to certain references. Kids are getting smarter these days...they aren't a sack of potatoes, depending on their parents, kids can be quite brilliant even at a very young age.
JustNormal
QUOTE (CryWolf @ Apr 3 2008, 08:55 PM) *
Actually, give kids more credit than that. Kids are pretty receptive and they are subliminal messages for a reason. They probably just don't grasp the innuendo or see how its implied to use it in a later reference. I know my school banned certain disney movies for grades k-6 due to certain references. Kids are getting smarter these days...they aren't a sack of potatoes, depending on their parents, kids can be quite brilliant even at a very young age.



Very true! However, there seems to be certain kids, and we've seen them on here who become obsessed with death, evil and Demons. Now where do they get this fear and why? Granted, many are smart and brilliant children. From what I have read here, seems these kids are a bit lonely and latch onto something negative, and dont speak to their parents about it, so go on the Internet and try to get help, which to me is very sad..JN
NoahJaymes
Everything these days has ratings. Parents should actually pay more attention to what their children are watching, or not watching for that matter.

Wrestling is a big factor for a lot of kids growing up. Out on the playground, afterschool, or even during school kids act out what they see on WWE. I believe it was in Florida where a kid did a move on his friend and either killed him or broke his neck. The kid is now serving some time.

Something parents may think is harmless, could always end up much much worse.
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