How do you know it won't result in demonic possession?
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We are to test the spirit to see if it is of God.\nChristians know the difference between good and evil.\nAt least the Christians that have studied the bible and recognize God's truth.
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"Oh, no thank you, I don't want to damage my brain or my ability to bear healthy children.  May the Lord Jesus Christ forgive you for what you are doing to your body, mind, and spirit.  You know demons ride on the back of drugs and when you take a drug, you are inviting that demon into your soul.  I will pray for you."\n\nWhat do you think? it'll shock them.
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It is entirley possible that he saw SOMEthing. A "demon?" No. An inhuman entity, trying to scare him? Yes. There are spirits on this planet, that never were human, but, are curious about the state of Being human. They can be nice about it, or they can simply enjoy harassing the living. We classify the bad ones as Demons, and the good ones as Angels, simply for convenience sake. But really, there are no religious connotations about them. \n   Not all people can see or sense these entities. Some people block out the ability, because it frightens them. But it exists. And so do they. So, yes. It is certainly possible that he did see something. :) If it did not physically accost him, I wouldn't worry about it. Ignore it, and it will grow bored and move on. Good luck!
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well, I think the spirit could possibly harm your relationship with you and your fiance. However, something as silly as that does not need an exorcism occurance.
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I need a little more information to know what kind of advice to give you.  But in general, I have had a few times when I felt the war for my soul.  My faith in God and my belief in his love for me saved me.  Plus angels sent to protect me and deceased loved ones who might be able to help.  \n\nThe demons will always try to hit while you are at your weakest and use any thing to make you believe what you are hearing them say.  I have always questioned the words I hear.  They will lie to make you believe but they also cant say that they are from God.  The lies will not be the same twice.  \nI have not had any experience with exorcism or demons who will not leave when I have told them to go.  And used the Lords name to send them away from me.  \nI have a few different incidents that whether they were real or a dream, I still have a strong impression from them and what I saw or heard.\nI hope you find the advice you are needing.
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Absolutely wrong!  God designed us to be loved.  Satan doesn't love you, and by participating in it, you can actually become possessed.  It is very dangerous, and if you want my opinion, it is the deadliest thing you will EVER do in your life!
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Dear Friend,\n   You are dealing with demons.  It is a very real problem, and you should NOT try to face it alone! When I was younger, I was involved in minor occult activities, without recognizing the diabolical source of this activity. Strange, scary things began to happen to me at night when I was trying to sleep.  At one time, I cried out, "Jesus help me!," and I felt a hard hit on the top of my head, as if someone were slapping the very top of my head, but then no more problems, and I was able to rest peacefully.  I thanked God for His immediate answer to my prayer, and I began to seek Him with increasing seriousness and urgency.  I eliminated ALL possible occult connections, because I realized that Satan was behind these.  If you tinker with these things, you are inviting evil into your life (although you may not be aware of it).  Since making these changes, I have had no more problems.\n     When I was in law school several years ago, one of my classmates who was Hmong, was very fearful of this phenomena (shadow people).  His religion was multi-theistic/spiritist.  This religion recognized evil spirits that tormented people at night (they believed that these things were "ghosts");  however, the people following this religion did not understand that God alone is strong enough to handle this problem.  My classmate had claimed to have been bothered at night by these "shadow people."  He actually died in his sleep a few months after our graduation (he was in his early 20's).  Medical doctors were unable to identify a cause of death, but his relatives insisted that it was the evil spirits, who had "taken" his soul during the night.   \n     Do you own a Oiuja board?  Tarot Cards or other fortune telling devices?  Have you ever sought the advice of a fortune teller?  Have you ever been involved in any occult activities (including witchcraft, mediums, communication with "the dead")?  Do you have any objects in your home that might be associated with demons, witchcraft, or the occult (even "souvenirs" from possible occult/voodoo sources)?  Do you have any friends who might be involved in this?  If so, REMOVE these items/activities from you life IMMEDIATELY, and seek help from Jesus Christ.  You need power that only God and Jesus Christ can provide.  Seek the Lord earnestly through prayers, and through a prayerful, thorough search of the Bible (NOT exorcism, or other human devices).         \n     Please don't try to deal with this problem alone.  It is real, but no human being is strong enough to handle it without the power of God.  You need Jesus Christ.  If you call on Him, He will hear and deliver you.  Seek Him with all your heart and mind.  You will receive His peace, His power, and His protection.  Shalom to you, friend!!!
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I believe it to be highly improbable. I have never seen a credible account of demonic possession. It is more likely that these people were just suffering from a mental illness.
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If this is the first time you have experienced something like this it can be quite scary. Mostly these apparitions are completely harmless, maybe a recently passed family member or friend or someone who you have not met that is simply lost or connected to your home in some way. To sense something is one thing but to actually see it is another. Different religions offer different remedies and I myself have tried a few with some sucess but never attempted to dispell a spirit unless it was obvious that it wanted to do someone harm. You should call some good friends that you trust in your support cirlce and do some research . Conduct yourself as the host and not the victim. This may very well resolve itself on its own. It dosent hurt to find your roots.I'm no expert but I've definatley seen more than what most people know to exist, just fate I guess..
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Touchy subject, and can I just say what a nasty you know what this person must be to be doing this to you!!!  In voodoo/hoodoo we don't believe in bad vibes coming back threefold...shall I do a spell for you?  \n\nI would personally try to keep your religion out of it if you can, and if you can't I would still try to keep yoru decription as vague as possible.  Just say you practice an alternative religion.  The details are no one's business.  And you have a right in this country to believe in what you want to believe...freedom of religion is what brought us here after all.  So, try and keep it as personal as you possibly can.  But I would definitely proceed with the harrassment process.  Good luck!
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The answer to this is trust in your Savior. God sometimes hides himself to test your faith. If you truly love Him, continue to follow Him and seek Him out and you will find the peace and comfort you so long for. Satan may try to turn you away (which I don't know everything, but it seems to me like He is) but just remain faithful to God.
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your not  crazy. That's a fact he, the evil one, want s to scare you into submission ...fear is one of satans greatest tools .. you know God is all powerful and will never leave you remember  next time satan and his angels try very hard to mess with you when you are doing your best to do what you know to be right  keep up the good work ...don't give up God loves you ok i am going to add  something  you cannot fight Satan God is the one with power you pray and pray and rebuke him in the name of Jesus and God will hear your prayers and make him leave....
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I've never seen anyone possessed. But yes.....I have felt ghosts. Certain family members....My self and my mom and brother can feel when they are around. Especially when my Dad is around! It's like I could reach out and touch where he is.  You know when you can sense that someone is standing near you.......say in back of you....or you can tell that someone has walked into the room when your eyes are closed. Same feeling. And it usually is the feeling that you associated with that person.......you recognize the energy! It's very cool! A ghost is just a natural transition of the human condition. We are spiritual beings having a physical experience. When that experience is over........we transition back into the spirit form. All very natural. Nothing spooky!
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The best way is to be in the Word (Read the bible) and prayer (pray continually). Also pray and ask God for spiritual discernment. This is the thing. All of us have three "voices" that talk to us. There's God, the devil, and our self. Spiritual discernment is what allows us to be able to tell the difference between the three. \n\nThere are a few ways you can check things you "hear". \n\nFirst, when God speaks to us it will always line up with the Word (the bible). So if you have a thought, and it contradicts anything in the bible, then you can know immediately that it's not God. (That's why reading and studying the bible is so important).\n\nAnother way to check would be to ask, is this clear or is it complicated and confusing. God's word is always clear. On the other hand, the devil is called "the author of confusion." So if something is complicated and confusing, you can be assured that it is not comming form God.\n\nAlso read Galations 5:19-26\n\nRead the entire passage and decide for yourself, but from it it's probably safe to say that thoughts involving/containing the fruits of the spirit (love, joy, peace, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control) are from God, and thoughts of sexual immorality, impurity, debauchery, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, discord, rage, selfishness, envy, drunkenness, orgies, etc. are not.\n\nHope this helps.
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,The closer you draw to Jesus the more Satan attacks you.But if the Holy Spirit abides in you,you have the authority over Satan and his demons.Tell them out loud that you have the authority of Jesus Christ and in the name of Jesus you command them to be gone.Then pray to God for protection and to put a hedge around you to keep Satan away.Don't ask Satan or his demons nicely to leave,you command them out loud,you have that authority.
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The main thing that has to be considered is would you consider you self at risk for harm.  If you don't believe in witchcraft/voodoo it would be hard to file a threat charge since you have no belief that you will be hurt.  If however you do believe in witchcraft/voodoo then you'd have a case since you'd have a genuine fear for yourself.    \n\nHere's two examples:\n\n1)I'm going to murder you.  In this case anyone would believe that was a threat since a person can kill you.\n\n2)I'm going to beat you with a wet noodle.  No harm will come from that and thus no threat.
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Some ghosts are like psychic echoes permently attached to a place or object. They are by far the most annoying of all paranormal phenomena. I've gotten ghosts out before, but it's not easy\n\nFocus every bit of spirituality you can toward the ring. Use a ring of candles, spiritual icons, idols, the bible, every spiritual thing you've got, focus it on the ring. It is very important that your intent be to help the spirit tied to the ring, not banishment. Banishment is negative, and your entire focus has to be positive. You are bringing all these spiritual things to strengthen it so it has the power to move on. You are empowering it. Have a dialogue with it, even if it feels like your only talking to your own internal dialogue, that's okay, and probably close enough to keep the conversation going. Obviously it feels like it needs something, so be supportive and sit with it. This is going to take several hours. It's got a lot to work through to get to the point where it is complete enough to no longer remain bound, so it's going to take time. It's going to want to connect to you because you're helping it and there's an emotional connection on its part, but you're not there for an emotional connection. You're like a councilor helping a client. You care, but you're not making a new friend. When it feels like it's ready, then allow it to be free and move on, and feel happy for it that it's able to move on.