Why do so many people who otherwise seem perfectly intelligent believe in demon possession? I watched a show the other night called Beyond Belief. They were discussing demons as if that was the answer to all of the problems in the world. Apparently, according to those interviewed, certain habits such as drugs and drinking open the door for Satan and his demons to run amuck from within the afflicted person. One, who is actually a famous singer in a heavy metal band, actually believes that certain mantra meditations opens the doors for demons. Really? Can you possibly be more absurd? And of course he also grouped black magic and witchcraft into the same category. It's fairly obvious that these people just don't have a clue. Wake up and join the twenty first century! We are not living in the times of the Puritans when everything bad in the world can be blamed on curses, demons, and witchcraft. We should be smarter than this...
They also interviewed a Pastor who claims to cast demons out of his parishioners every Sunday. These people calmly attend their Sunday service, and towards the end, begin writhing on the floor, screaming obscenities and incoherent babble, and vomit in paper bags to "expel the demons" that are obviously taken up residence within them. I'm sorry, but are you kidding? The fact that people honestly believe that demons are the cause of their woes is astonishing to me.
Has no one considered taking any responsibility for their own lives? Lets not take action to make any positive changes in your life, just blame it all on Satan and his minions. They've been an easy scapegoat for centuries. And why is it, that every time the absurd belief in demons, curses, and evil appear, the Catholic Church is never far behind? Not that I don't believe in evil. I do believe that there are people in this world who are inherently evil. Something is just so wrong with their makeup and brain, that they embody all that is horrible and evil. But those are individuals who are mentally disturbed, not possessed.
Curses have certainly been around for ages, but they only seem to hold any real power if the one supposedly being cursed believes in them. And demons, well, I'm just not convinced. Every living thing on this planet and beyond has a life essence which can affect the world. Our emotions and actions to those emotions can make major changes in our realities...for good or bad. But I don't think demons exist, only our own emotions and wills taking shape in our lives. Restless souls and energies may occasionally go bump in the night, but demons are not the answer.
And what's even more extraordinary is that those who really do believe in the load of bull actually experience a level of positive change in their lives, or at least that's what they say publicly. Talk about the power of belief in action. But I can't see that this is a healthy way to deal with your issues. These people are living in a delusional world where they blame outside forces. You can't make positive changes in your life through blame, but rather by taking responsibility for your thoughts and actions. Eventually this way of living and dealing with life is going to backfire on these people, and then all hell is really going to break loose.
My advice for the demon afflicted...stop blaming and start looking within yourself for healthy positive change. Eat well, exercise, get regular check-ups, and get a therapist! Living in a delusional demon world will only fracture your psyche, and those who believe in this absurd junk are already a bit cracked as it is.
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