__________________ Darwin's theory of evolution is the great white elephant of contemporary thought. It is large, completely useless, and the object of superstitious awe.-Dr. David Berlinski, Philosophy
Most people believe Evolution not because they themselves are dumb, but cause they trust the "experts" who are feeding them evolutionary fast food, and so they don't bother questioning whether or not it's true.
"The Daemon lied with every breath. It could not help itself but to deceive and dismay, to riddle and ruin. The more we conversed, the closer I drew to one singularly ineluctable fact: I would gain no wisdom here."
If you're asking me if I believe in demons and/or the devil then my answer is most certainly yes. I've stated my beliefs on this subject in many other threads. However, I think genuine demon possession is extremely rare but it has happened on multiple occasions throughout history. Jesus Himself exorcised many unclean spirits/demons from many different people. The film the Exorcist is based on a true story too of a young boy who had a demon exorcised from him in the 40's.
Ghosts, I do not believe in but demons I do.
__________________ Darwin's theory of evolution is the great white elephant of contemporary thought. It is large, completely useless, and the object of superstitious awe.-Dr. David Berlinski, Philosophy
Most people believe Evolution not because they themselves are dumb, but cause they trust the "experts" who are feeding them evolutionary fast food, and so they don't bother questioning whether or not it's true.
Last edited by Star428 on Apr 14th, 2015 at 12:09 PM
As a believer in the supernatural, i think this should have been kept quiet.
Why?
Because many more of these cases are people with psychological problems than are actual possessions. Todays "smart marks" are going to insist on spinning heads and pea soup barf or get out, every time a priest is called in, and cry bullshit when that doesnt happen, regardless of wether the priest's presence actually helped.
I think that the Pope encouraging more exorcisms is a bad idea, nonetheless. It will only lead to more hoaxes and people falsely claiming they are possessed just so they can get attention. I think declaring someone genuinely possessed should only happen if the strictest requirement criteria for them being so are met. Otherwise, every Tom, Dick, and Harry will be claiming they're possessed because they're hoping they will be put on the news and become famous.
__________________ Darwin's theory of evolution is the great white elephant of contemporary thought. It is large, completely useless, and the object of superstitious awe.-Dr. David Berlinski, Philosophy
Most people believe Evolution not because they themselves are dumb, but cause they trust the "experts" who are feeding them evolutionary fast food, and so they don't bother questioning whether or not it's true.
__________________ Darwin's theory of evolution is the great white elephant of contemporary thought. It is large, completely useless, and the object of superstitious awe.-Dr. David Berlinski, Philosophy
Most people believe Evolution not because they themselves are dumb, but cause they trust the "experts" who are feeding them evolutionary fast food, and so they don't bother questioning whether or not it's true.
Weird statement. The previous pope did build a new exorcism department if I recall correctly. For the propose of training priests and dealing with odd cases.
Let me save you time. You can provide none.
Advice: lighten up and stop belittling others' beliefs, Shaky. It reflects badly on any viable arguments you DO make in these threads.
Wouldn't bother wasting my time with Shak if I were u, riv.
__________________ Darwin's theory of evolution is the great white elephant of contemporary thought. It is large, completely useless, and the object of superstitious awe.-Dr. David Berlinski, Philosophy
Most people believe Evolution not because they themselves are dumb, but cause they trust the "experts" who are feeding them evolutionary fast food, and so they don't bother questioning whether or not it's true.
It's part and parcel of Christianity; I wasn't aware Asatru had any claim to them.
I've seen the Asatru terms Aesir and Vanir; both types of beings would be considered demons in Christianity (nearly all gods from other religions are), but somehow I don't think Asatru itself would consider the likes of Odin, or Thor, or Freya as demons within its own belief system. (Maybe Loki might be considered one, but, I'm not sure Loki occupies a place in the religion anywhere similar to the one he holds in Norse Mythology ... )