The medicalization of the moral life...

The medicalization of the moral life is a big philosophical mistake.

Discuss.

Originally posted by FMF
The medicalization of the moral life is a big philosophical mistake.

Discuss.

On 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.

Originally posted by FreakyKBH
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.

You think that the schizophrenia suffered by theists and the schizophrenia suffered non-theists is different in some way?

Originally posted by FMF
You think that the schizophrenia suffered by theists and the schizophrenia suffered non-theists is different in some way?

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.

Originally posted by FreakyKBH
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.

Schizophrenia is the result of demon posession?

Originally posted by FreakyKBH
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.

What a load of codswallop!

-m.

Originally posted by FreakyKBH
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.

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. 😀

Originally posted by Proper Knob
Schizophrenia is the result of demon posession?

Certainly can be.

Originally posted by FMF
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. 😀

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.

Originally posted by FreakyKBH
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.

Just teasing you. This is going to be a thread where you offer some of your "masturbation" posting that you talked about recently, presumably. 😵

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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.

Originally posted by FMF
Just teasing you. This is going to be a thread where you offer some of your "masturbation" posting that you talked about recently, presumably. 😵

I think I'll just take a wipe off now and call it good.

I need a nap for some reason...

Originally posted by Proper Knob
Schizophrenia is the result of demon posession?

Not always.

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)

Originally posted by FreakyKBH
Certainly can be.

I've read some wacky stuff on this forum in my time, that's right up there with the best.

Originally posted by FreakyKBH
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.

What 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.

But.......just someone believing in God can become possessed as easily as someone who does not.

Originally posted by Proper Knob
I've read some wacky stuff on this forum in my time, that's right up there with the best.

The fact that you know so little about spiritual reality is... a surprise to you?