17 Dec 11
Originally posted by FMFOn the rare occasion that the Lord Jesus Christ cast out demons, He was, in effect, providing the only medicine available to the depraved minds of the ones so afflicted. The instances were rare simply because most people weren't and aren't possessed by fallen angels. That being said, the schizophrenia (double-mindedness) which accompanies the life lived in abject rejection of God is not remedied easily and in most cases, requires high-grade pharmaceuticals in order to offer the sufferer a clear head.
The medicalization of the moral life is a big philosophical mistake.
Discuss.
17 Dec 11
Originally posted by FreakyKBHYou think that the schizophrenia suffered by theists and the schizophrenia suffered non-theists is different in some way?
That being said, the schizophrenia (double-mindedness) which accompanies the life lived in abject rejection of God is not remedied easily and in most cases, requires high-grade pharmaceuticals in order to offer the sufferer a clear head.
17 Dec 11
Originally posted by FMFYes. A believer cannot be possessed by demons whereas an unbeliever can. However, it is far easier--- and more likely--- for a believer to become schizophrenic than it is for an unbeliever.
You think that the schizophrenia suffered by theists and the schizophrenia suffered non-theists is different in some way?
17 Dec 11
Originally posted by FreakyKBHLOL. Oh OK. I see. Well you're clearly very, very earnest, but your theory about schizophrenia and demons strikes me as decidedly daft. I will withdraw and let someone else indulge you. 😀
Yes. A believer cannot be possessed by demons whereas an unbeliever can. However, it is far easier--- and more likely--- for a believer to become schizophrenic than it is for an unbeliever.
17 Dec 11
Originally posted by FMFGee, as long as I am very, very earnest I guess it's all good, huh. Don't be so patronizing: it's beneath you.
LOL. Oh OK. I see. Well you're clearly very, very earnest, but your theory about schizophrenia and demons strikes me as decidedly daft. I will withdraw and let someone else indulge you. 😀
17 Dec 11
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Originally posted by FreakyKBHJust teasing you. This is going to be a thread where you offer some of your "masturbation" posting that you talked about recently, presumably. 😵
Gee, as long as I am very, very earnest I guess it's all good, huh. Don't be so patronizing: it's beneath you.
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Originally posted by FreakyKBH
The truth is, I hold this entire internet thing--- and forums in particular--- a type of masturbation. Every time I'm on here, I walk away with a bit of shame.
17 Dec 11
Originally posted by Proper KnobNot always.
Schizophrenia is the result of demon posession?
The un-embodied spirit may be classified as demoniac and sometimes not.
For a person to have two personalities because there is a spirit that keeps taking them over..............then that will be enough for the person to become unbalanced or instead schizophrenic - and without the spirit having to actually be a demon.
What is a spirit?
A spirit is a person who has not got a material body.......so instead they have an ethereal body made of mind, intelligence, and ego - and that ethereal body is the so called spirit.
But for the ethereal body to function and exist - there must be the soul within and which is central to that ethereal body.
The ethereal body is often called a ghost by un-informed persons.
This is all explained in the Vedic teachings.
(just saying)
17 Dec 11
Originally posted by FreakyKBHWhat you mean to actually say is.......that a self realized soul and devoted lover of God and a person who follows true religion perfectly - cannot become possessed.....which is true.
Yes. A believer cannot be possessed by demons whereas an unbeliever can. However, it is far easier--- and more likely--- for a believer to become schizophrenic than it is for an unbeliever.
But.......just someone believing in God can become possessed as easily as someone who does not.