FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON DEMONOLOGY
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- Can ghosts or demons physically hurt or kill someone?
- What is the difference between demons and devils?
- I thought there was only one devil?
- What is the difference between demonic and diabolical?
- If I am working on a case and nothing is happening, should I try religious provocation?
- If my home is infested by a demon, can I beat it on my own?
- What is Deliverance?
- Can anyone do Deliverance or does it have to be done by a priest?
- Do you think some mentally ill people are possessed and vice-versa?
- My son, Johnny, who is twelve, has been acting weird lately. Could he be possessed?
- Are conjuring books dangerous?
- Can you really conjure a demon?
- Do voodoo, curses and the like really happen?
- Do spells work?
Can spirits or demons physically hurt or kill someone?
It is believed that inhuman spirits can hurt and even kill in extreme instances. However, it is incredibly rare for a demon or devil to kill someone as that will result in their destruction by God. They are capable of hurting people and animals. In most cases, injuries result not so much from the demons as much as from people fleeing from them. I have heard of a few cases where the demon itself caused an injury but again, that is the rarest of the rare. The fear they cause however could certainly cause problems with someone who has a heart condition or other health problems. The stress and fear of living in a demonically infested house will surely take a toll as well. That cannot be discounted. I will say that there are many cases on record where priests performing exorcisms have been severely injured by the person possessed. Of course, they are in direct battle with the demon, thus they are susceptible to attack. Most attacks, however, are mental.
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What is the difference between demons and devils?
Basically, it is a matter of power and title. Devils are stronger than demons, and are smarter as well. As for the title, you have to look at angels; they are listed as archangels and angels. Demons and devils are technically angels. The devils would be the archangels.
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I thought there was only one devil?
Again, devil is merely a title. The figure always listed as the devil is Satan. He is the leader of the pack as he is strongest.
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What is the difference between demonic and diabolical?
Demonic pertains to demons while diabolical pertains to devils.
If I am working on a case and nothing is happening, should I try religious provocation?
Under no circumstances should you use religious provocation at any time. If there were to be a demonic spirit present, you can create a firestorm that that you cannot control. Doing so puts everyone involved in danger. Only trained, experienced people should attempt provocation and that is only done in the worst of cases. In addition, provocation will not make a human spirit show itself. If nothing is happening, you have no idea what may be there. It is extremely dangerous to use provocation.
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If my home is infested by a demon, can I beat it on my own?
Anything is possible but I would have to say that you would need the help of either a demonologist or a clergyman. I would not suggest you that you try to do it on your own. The first issue here is determining that you have a demon in the first place. Unless you have completely bizarre things happening, it can be difficult to be sure just what you are dealing with. However, if you are sure that the problem is demonic, my advice is to find someone who is experienced in dealing with that type of haunting.
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Deliverance is similar to exorcism. It is the process of eliminating spirits or demons from a place or a person by binding and casting it out in the name of God. However, Deliverance will not be effective if a person is severely demonically possessed. In that case, a solemn exorcism would be required to free the person. Deliverance is good for oppression of a person, as opposed to possession.
Can anyone do Deliverance or does it have to be done by a priest?
In truth, anyone can do deliverance although you must be well trained. In doing Deliverance, you are attacking the evil entity and you are therefore taking a major risk. If you do not know how to deal with demons, you can get yourself in big trouble by trying to do this. However, according to the Bible, anyone who is baptized and believes in Him (Jesus) has this ability. In Mark 16:17, Jesus states this about those who believe in Him. “All these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons: they will speak in new tongues. However, it is always wise to leave this to the people who are trained to do this. Demons are cunning and they are crafty. The person performing a Deliverance service is at risk for psychic attacks. Solemn Exorcisms should only be performed by a qualified Priest who has the approval of his Bishop. You can open yourself to a world of hurt if you try to perform an exorcism on your own.
Do you think some mentally ill people are possessed and vice-versa?
I believe that there are probably many cases where this is true. However, there is no way to know how often this is the case. One problem is the many of the symptoms are the same for both. In this day and age where people do not want to believe in anything spiritual, it is easy to label people as being mentally ill. What can decide the two are outward manifestations. (Items flying around by themselves.) If you think about it, if a person who has been diagnosed as being schizophrenic sees his doctor and tells him how his furniture moved around by itself the night before, I can almost guarantee you that the doctor will adjust his medication. Another thought: the mentally ill are the best targets for possession because no one will believe them anyway.
My son, Johnny, who is twelve, has been acting very weird lately. Could he be possessed?
Well, the first question that come to mind is what exactly do you feel is "weird?" He is at the age where he is entering puberty and that causes massive hormonal changes, which can affect behavior. Another question that arises is whether he may be taking some form of drug. That too, will affect behavior. Is he hanging out with a bad crowd? In addition, is your son exhibiting behavior that should be looked at by a counselor? Could there be medical problems? These are all things that should be looked at before you even consider something like possession. Demonic possession is extremely rare and should be the last thing looked at since it is by far the most unlikely cause.
Are conjuring books dangerous?
Yes, they are. When you dabble with those things, you have no idea what forces are at work, if any. Certainly nothing good will come from it. It is like playing with fire. There is a good chance that you will be burned.
Can you really conjure a demon?
Probably. There are some credible stories out there. However, what makes people dangerous is that they believe they can and will thus do whatever they feel it takes to achieve their goal. That can involve sacrifices and the like. I will say this much, demons do not do our bidding for us. If they offer anything, there is a horrible price to be paid.
Do voodoo, curses, and the like really happen?
This is a tough one for me to answer because I believe that these things work only if the victim believes they do. You will hear some very different answers from other people but I feel that it is most likely the power of suggestion that makes them work. I must point out that I have seen voodoo do some terrible things to someone I knew. To make a long story short, this woman put a spell on my friend and myself. This friend of mine was terribly worried about this spell and it took a severe toll on her. I did not believe in it for one second and consequently, nothing bad happened to me. Did I just get lucky?
Again, it is a tough question. There is evidence that spells work but I am skeptical about that. However, I could be wrong. Certainly there are many who truly believe that they work. Some credit health, wealth and happiness to spells. It may just be a case of them believing that the spell is the cause of the good fortune. It may just be self-fulfilled prophecy.