What is your belief about demons? Do you believe they were just an ancient explanation for mental illness, or that they actually exist and can influence a person or take control of them?
If you believe the material world is all that exists, then I guess that would rule out believing in demons, but if you believe otherwise, what is your take?
I don't know much about the occult, and don't particularly want to, but it disturbs me that some individuals apparently devoted themselves to studying black magic, apparently believing that they could conjur up evil spirits for nefarious purposes.
I don't believe in demons.
I was certified a "demon" (Under Cao Dai I think) by the North Vietnam People's Army. I strived to live up to that moniker.
Quote from: FreethinkingSceptic on May 15, 2025, 02:48:38 AMWhat is your belief about demons? Do you believe they were just an ancient explanation for mental illness, or that they actually exist and can influence a person or take control of them?
If you believe the material world is all that exists, then I guess that would rule out believing in demons, but if you believe otherwise, what is your take?
I don't know much about the occult, and don't particularly want to, but it disturbs me that some individuals apparently devoted themselves to studying black magic, apparently believing that they could conjur up evil spirits for nefarious purposes.
Demons exist, they are called "parasites"