Do You Believe That Someone Can Be Possessed By A Demon? (atheist, spirits)

[MontanaGuy]

One of my very favorite movies of all time was The Exorcist. People have often stated that this was based on a real event but investigators have found nothing to substantiate those claims and there seems to be alot of confusion about the actual facts and people who were supposedly involved in it. Of course in the movie it's not just a demon, it's actually satan himself (I guess he's a male, all of the other supernatural beings are supposedly male). Anyway, does anyone believe that this phenomenon is possible and if so what exactly is going on? Would a person's personality and identify be taken over by some sort of entity who takes over their body for lack of a better explanation? Also, does anyone else find it peculiar that you never hear anything about atheists who've become possessed? It's always people who are religious and believe in the realm of the spirit world who seem to fall victim to these possessions. I suspect that it would make someone feel quite important if they were in the midst of a clash between God and satan and I can understand how a little bit of playacting with alot of cursing, physical violence and trauma followed by a theatrical recovery, blessings to the angels, and those dutiful human beings who performed those sacred rites would appeal to someone who really just wanted attention and acceptance. Any thoughts?

[GCSTroop]

No. I don't believe people can be possessed by demons. But then again this is coming from the same guy who doesn't believe people can be possessed by God(s) either. I'm an equal opportunity unbeliever.

[MarkotheAussie]

I definately believe demons can and do possess people.

[MontanaGuy]

Troop wrote:

No. I don't believe people can be possessed by demons.

I know what you mean Troopster. I'm afraid it's only the stuff of movies and books although they can be alot of fun!

[GCSTroop]

Originally Posted by MontanaGuy

Troop wrote:

I know what you mean Troopster. I'm afraid it's only the stuff of movies and books although they can be alot of fun!

I remember a few years ago at work when we were watching Amityville Horror in the breakroom (the original) and someone exclaimed "It's just so realistic, isn't it?" I started laughing because I thought he was being sarcastic but then I was given one of those strange looks from him like he didn't appreciate being mocked. So... What do you want me to say? That I find it remotely plausible that the devil is hiding in someone's basement and making them do bad things?

[MarkotheAussie]

Originally Posted by MontanaGuy

Troop wrote:

I know what you mean Troopster. I'm afraid it's only the stuff of movies and books although they can be alot of fun!

You'd be surprised and shocked!

[esselcue]

Mmmm...possessed by demons? No...but possessed by drugs, booze, schizophrenia, etc, yes.

[Miss Blue]

Originally Posted by GCSTroop

I thought he was being sarcastic but then I was given one of those strange looks from him

He was possessed, Troop, strange looks are the first sign

[I LOVE NORTH CAROLINA]

Do You Believe That Someone Can Be Possessed By A Demon?

Absolutely! There are many times Jesus cast demons out of people. Ephesians 6:12 "For we are not fighting against people made of flesh and blood, but against the evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against those mighty powers of darkness who rule this world and against wicked spirits in the heavenly realms".

[shibainu]

Originally Posted by MontanaGuy

One of my very favorite movies of all time was The Exorcist. People have often stated that this was based on a real event but investigators have found nothing to substantiate those claims and there seems to be alot of confusion about the actual facts and people who were supposedly involved in it. Of course in the movie it's not just a demon, it's actually satan himself (I guess he's a male, all of the other supernatural beings are supposedly male). Anyway, does anyone believe that this phenomenon is possible and if so what exactly is going on? Would a person's personality and identify be taken over by some sort of entity who takes over their body for lack of a better explanation? Also, does anyone else find it peculiar that you never hear anything about atheists who've become possessed? It's always people who are religious and believe in the realm of the spirit world who seem to fall victim to these possessions. I suspect that it would make someone feel quite important if they were in the midst of a clash between God and satan and I can understand how a little bit of playacting with alot of cursing, physical violence and trauma followed by a theatrical recovery, blessings to the angels, and those dutiful human beings who performed those sacred rites would appeal to someone who really just wanted attention and acceptance. Any thoughts?

nope. It all in the mind.