Can anybody tell me about demonic possession? What happens? What someone can do to help?
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People who are possessed are under the influence of evil and they do what is in that nature - it isn't always easy to recognize - many possessed people are used as instigators - they come in as a friend but their real goal is to create trouble. And then there are possessed people who act out wildly and are just plain scary. Possession can last a short period of time or for a long period of time... When I saw a girl many years ago and she was in a wild rage she spoke like one of those demons you hear in the movie "The Omen" - she was very strong during this and a half dozen men were trying to hold her down so no one would be hurt - it took all their strength to keep her from attacking people! It was  very scary to hear and see someone so small being able to exert such strength and the hissing sounds were unbelievable! This lasted for 15 min. or so...then she was taken away from the theater....what happened to her after that I don't know...\n I have heard of people who are locked away in insane asylums that appear to be possessed by demon(s) and they have to be kept restrained all the times.\nSince you don't like the Christian way - I guess what others can do is keep them safe from harming others (or themselves)  and that seems to require some sort of facility to house them or at least some strong people to restrain them if they are acting wildly... you could give money to such causes or work for a facility that deals with such people.
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It is a deception. These are called in the Bible, "familiar spirits". Demonic entities know all about your deceased loved ones and can mimic them will all sorts of facts or the way they appear. They can talk via Ouija boards and other such "entries". This is why movies and television shows that glorify these as being authentic are not healthy for you--spiritually.
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If you are already having negative feelings about it then I would suggest you do some research. It is almost impossible to accomplish if you fear it. You will defeat your own efforts. There is nothing evil or devilish about it. God gave us these abilities so that we could connect.\nlove n light\nsharon
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You quite possibly are psychic, but it is from demonic power. A power which can kill many thousands of men by the hand of just one. Are you sure that you want to take on such evil, and allow it to possess you. You do not understand what you are inviting to dwell within you. \n\nRepent and accept Jesus. If you do not, these demonic creatures will possess you and corrupt and decay your human body.
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Dude, don't even THINK of using one of those things.  It is true, nothing may happen, but I've heard of demonic entities and their ilk wreaking havoc through those things.  Stay away!
718194
Demons, Angels, spirits, I believe they exist but I'd much rather get my guidance from God.  I mean if an angel(spirit) tells you something, how do you know if you can trust it?  It could be a fallen angel that works for the evil one.  The bible says we should test the spirits to see if they are from God or not. Please read John Ch.4, 2-5 before taking any guidance from the spirits.  It can be very dangerous if you haven't trusted Jesus and built a relationship with Him.
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Funny you should mention that, I had an encounter just this evening. No kidding, it really scared the cr4p out of me. I am due to have my home investigated by a paranormal team this coming weekend and they did warn me that the activity here would probably increase 10 fold. It sure has done that in the past week or so.\nThis is only the second time I have seen a shadow figure in my home and I am sure it won't be the last either.\n\nWhy do you ask this question. Email me if you wanna talk ok?
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First of all, Spirits cannot harm you. They can scare the hell out of you and play pranks but the spirits can not do any physical harm to you. \n\n I do agree though that before trying to summon a spirit, always ask God or your Divine Power (if you have one) to surround you with a protecting light. If you want to summon a spirit, make sure you are doing it for the Higher Good and for good intentions only (such as wanting to make sure a deceased love one is ok). The next step is to practice meditation. Your mind has to let go of "Ego" thoughts and Earth things and worries in order to able to effectively talk to someone from the afterlife. With meditation, prayer, and a true belief in time it can happen. It would also be good read books on the subject that will help you learn how to meditate more effectively. \n\nOne last thing, although bad spirits cannot cause you harm, you dont want to open your door to lower spirits or to just anyone. That is like leaving your front door open and allowing anyone to come in. Always pray to God before trying to communicate..VERY important.
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I have to agree that you answered that question very well and I gave you a thumbs up by the way since i was there. I do believe in demons and have encountered them in my life, BUT!!! people blame "demons" for everything. The sleep disorder you mentioned is very real indeed because I have experienced it before and know of others who have also. The studies have been done, and the evidence documented that proves this. This does not disprove that demons exist, but it does prove that there are DEFINATELY other eplanations for things in this life beside demons. Great question and great answer you gave by the way! Peace.
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All of us are influenced by demons. We cooperate with them every day. I know it sounds goofy, but it's true. Pride is a big one. Vanity is another. We each have a guardian angel (given to us at baptism) that will protect us if we ask for help with prayers. Full demonic possession is another animal, but truly, spiritual warfare is active all around us, regardless of whether we believe it or not.
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this family I know moved to a fifty acre place they bought, one night they noticed people around a fire at the lake, they called the police, they wouldnt go down there,there witchs. we dont mess with them. he asked them to leave, they wouldnt then, they came back.he called me. we went down there with our rifles and shotguns and they no longer CAN come back.. the evil bastards. well. actually they never left, true story. I am afraid of noone nor anything.when You die, the demons will drag you to hell. my brother is evil. I saw demons flying around his bed when I was four years old, there was a green light in the room, I screamed but no sound came out.
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No, I don't.  I just had this discussion with someone else and she was telling me that demonic possession occurs to draw people away from Christ.  That's a good theory, but it doesn't really stand up to examination.  If demons were possessing people to turn them from Christ, we'd be seeing thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of cases of possession.   That's just not happening.  Of course, you'd also have to believe in demons and I don't.\n\nI think that most people who are said to be possessed are suffering from mental health issues.  When these issues are not addressed, they get much, much worse.
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First, you need to know the savior personally. You need to be strong in the Lord and in His Word. This is not for amateurs. Here is what is done...\n\nAddress the demon and ask who he is. If he says he is the devil, that is a lie. Tell the foul spirit to come out in the name of the Lord Jesus according to the authority of His name.\n\nNot for the faint of heart. If you are not a strong believer, you will be toast.
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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.
601552
Hm. It sounds like a demon. Pray or something. My father had related to me an interesting story similar to this. He said that when I was a baby, he felt the presence of some dark thing as well. And, it seemed that I could see it as a baby, so I cried. And he said that he began to rebuke hatever the thing was with the Holy Spirit, and it disappeared.
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Yes. It's happened.  I was not a Christian at the time, so I thought for a long time that I was sought by the Devil.  Now that I read/listent to scripture, I understand all humanity is sought by the devil.  Cast all fear and worry unto Him.  God is your strength and refuge.  SPEAK out loud the name of Jesus the Christ, and remember that scripture tells us the God leads us with his left hand and holds us with his right hand.  Did you know that God loves you ALL the time? Even when we're not being as Christ-like as we should?  Cling to Him.  It will go away.  You are a co-inheritor of Heaven with Jesus.  That means YOU have the power to banish the demons that dwell here, YOU can heal the sick.  Walk in faith, my sister!  Because whether or not people believe in Christ, we will all have to stand in judgement in front of God someday.  Our time on this earth is limited, so... when you become a light in this realm, of course you will attract the attention of Satan.  Keep your armor up, and discipline yourself to thoughts of God.  God does not promise this will be easy, He just promises to be with us, and if we ASK (out loud), He will be there too, fighting for us.
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Well it's true, a person's belief is stronger than medicine sometimes, faith can heal or injure. A person who wants to be sick will never be cured no matter how much time and money is spent, unless they get the cure they desire. After all it's literally "in your mind" and no one can get in there. They can use drugs to blur your mind, or electro-shock therapy to try "re-wiring"  it drastically, literally forcing you to think differently, the same as people recovering from strokes or major brain injuries learn to. Much of dementia is caused simply by letting our minds go. Do I believe in satanic possessions? I'm not sure, but I believe there is potential for great good or great evil in every person, it's a battle waged within us every moment, and sometimes people feel the best way to face temptation is to yield to it and then claim they are a victim, "temporary insanity", or even demonic "possession." I don't know, but I believe evil requires a human body, a physical presence, in order to have power. And it's too easy to have a cop out like saying "I can't help myself". If a person is possessed I doubt any "exorcism" could work unless they want it to. But I'd like to know if any study was ever done to see if people with no religous beliefs ever get "possessed"?