tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683970826895755480.post2136875560235818757..comments2024-03-28T00:17:55.823+00:00Comments on Bruce Charlton's Notions: Why don't demons attack everybody all of the time? Bruce Charltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09615189090601688535noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683970826895755480.post-10165231867810712752021-11-16T07:16:41.793+00:002021-11-16T07:16:41.793+00:00@Epi: "Terrible emotional wounds and certain ...@Epi: "Terrible emotional wounds and certain drugs probably make people more susceptible too."<br /><br />I think it depends almost wholly on the motivations - being-wounded, and taking substances called drugs as such, would Not have the effect of making people more susceptible. It it (for instance) a person's response to being wounded (e.g. becoming overwhelmed by resentment), or an evil-motivated use of a drug (any substance, probably) (e.g. using it to change ourselves in order to manipulate others or pursue passive-hedonic goals), that would make someone vulnerable, I think. <br /><br />"This is a weird question, Dr. Charlton, but do you entertain any doubts about the modernist metaphysics of schizophrenia and other severe disorders?"<br /><br />Well yes - since the modern metaphysics denies the reality of the spiritual - so that no aspect of life can have any spiritual aspect. When we are able to understand that all individuals persons are primarily engaged in a spiritual quest through mortal life, we may be able to understand both mental health and illness: the significance of which is likely to be very personal, bespoke tailored to each soul's most significant needs; and responsive to the condition of each soul.<br /><br />(And remembering that we are incarnated into this mortal life with characteristics, dispositions, abilities, besetting sins etc from pre-mortal life.) Bruce Charltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09615189090601688535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683970826895755480.post-70835012562319753322021-11-16T05:35:22.661+00:002021-11-16T05:35:22.661+00:00I find it interesting that the strongest sinful se...I find it interesting that the strongest sinful sexual desire attacks I seem to ever get are when I'm walking men through the conquer purity class. It is almost funny how clear it is - but makes a great topic to discuss with the other men.<br /><br />BrentGAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683970826895755480.post-30593888901479148332021-11-16T01:33:09.638+00:002021-11-16T01:33:09.638+00:00Skarphedin - "Strong and overt demonic attack...Skarphedin - "Strong and overt demonic attacks also have the effect of demonstrating the existence of God and his goodness. Counter-productive for the Devil." <br /><br />Now that modern man has denied that demonic attacks occur, including the majority of self-described Christians, their attack will not be recognized as such.<br /><br />If strong and overt demonic attacks or possessions are really less common today than before (which I find debatable) I would suggest it has more to do with demons finding that sort of thing less useful than it once was, rather than being less able to get away with it.<br /><br />It would seem they would be much less likely to be noticed by anyone who can see it for what it is.Evan Pangburnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683970826895755480.post-38657864172511606122021-11-15T23:07:03.901+00:002021-11-15T23:07:03.901+00:00Terrible emotional wounds and certain drugs probab...Terrible emotional wounds and certain drugs probably make people more susceptible too. Anything that wears away at the epidermis of the soul. <br /><br />This is a weird question, Dr. Charlton, but do you entertain any doubts about the modernist metaphysics of schizophrenia and other severe disorders?Epimetheusnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683970826895755480.post-24264507216548544802021-11-15T18:57:46.661+00:002021-11-15T18:57:46.661+00:00Don’t forget the fact that we also have guardian a...Don’t forget the fact that we also have guardian angels who “protect” us and who can and do “whisper” in our ears. All we need do is listen. I have heard these voices and have no doubt as to their origins.Jeffrey Cantrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17089609019502906655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683970826895755480.post-42348349069971417842021-11-15T18:54:17.098+00:002021-11-15T18:54:17.098+00:00Lots of people appear to be possessed. Lots of people appear to be possessed. Doktor Jeephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06264029556476623973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683970826895755480.post-83065795148019617512021-11-15T18:50:24.030+00:002021-11-15T18:50:24.030+00:00Demons, however, are not supernatural, the are pra...Demons, however, are not supernatural, the are praeternatural, that is, psychic. They are not truly spiritual. This is an important distinction that is often forgotten in the modern world, with vast and dire consequences.Ilonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683970826895755480.post-27535718979348064212021-11-15T16:23:46.546+00:002021-11-15T16:23:46.546+00:00Strong and overt demonic attacks also have the eff...Strong and overt demonic attacks also have the effect of demonstrating the existence of God and his goodness. Counter-productive for the Devil. <br /><br />I have had it explained to me that this is the reason possessions are rare and usually rogue low impulse control entities. But that's just what I have been told. Skarphedinnoreply@blogger.com