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Post by Ridley on Aug 10, 2004 23:35:36 GMT -5
I would like to what is the maximum repoirted number of languages that any one demoniac has been reported to be able to speak and understand.
Currently having a debate with a friend and this info would be much appreciated
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Post by Vampirologist on Aug 11, 2004 1:39:43 GMT -5
The number of "reported" languages is only the number to have been reported, but that in itself would not place a limitation necessarily. For all we know the actual number might be without limit.
The exorcist is urged to engage in dialogue with the demon, not the possessed person. At the time everything has to be taken at face value. Later, however, authenticity of the demon's replies may be disputed.
Questions clearly demand an answer. What is your name? How long have you been in possession? Thereafter it should be mostly a series of commands to the demon to obey, to depart, etc.
By employing many and varied foreign languages the demon creates obstacles and confusion. Even so, continue with questions and the eventual exorcism undaunted by anything the demon might say or do.
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Post by Memphremagog on Aug 17, 2004 0:55:45 GMT -5
I would think that the number of languages possible would be limitless. The possessing demon or demons have been around since before the creation of mankind. They have infused knowledge and experiential knowledge of probably all the human languages. They probably speak in languages not heard by human ears for thousands of years. Add to this the fact that demons are liars and apt to "create" new languages out of combinations of prior existing ones, amounting to babbling gobbledygoop, and the numbers rise exponentially! The Vampirologist is correct that dialog with them should always be avoided as it distracts the attention of the exorcist and assistants and leads to confusion, which is of course exactly what the demon wants. Pax - Memphremagog.
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Post by Vampirologist on Aug 17, 2004 4:32:13 GMT -5
When confronting the demon(s) beware of the following dangers:
1. Concentration on self and residual doubt.
2. Being in awe of the Powers of Darkness.
3. Psychic attacks (eg from satanic groups).
4. Difficulty in keeping a balance between the rational and the intuitive.
5. Over-reliance on the efficacy of objects.
6. Physical assault by the possessed.
Recommended:
1. Pray inwardly.
2. Keep calm.
3. Ensure renunciation by the client of any occult involvement.
4. Apply prayer, laying-on of hands and annointing (after an initial diagnosis).
5. Bring in an ordained minister who specialises in exorcism after any initial and unavoidable confrontation.
6. Be attentive to the need for aftercare.
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Post by songstress on Aug 24, 2004 9:14:51 GMT -5
Hi Ridley,
I'm not sure that I believe in demons possessing people, but I would say that if that's so, then the demon could only use what's in the mind and knowledge of the 'host.' So if the 'host' could only speak one or two languages, then the demon could only use those languages to express itself.
I am reminded of a case where a young man claimed to be 'possessed' by a demon, and whenever the priest recited holy words, the boy would be sick. However, when the priest spoke the same holy words in a language not understood by the boy, he was not sick. It was later discovered that the young man was making up the story of being demonically possessed, in order to gain attention.
Hmm!
Love,
Patsy.
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Post by Vampirologist on Aug 25, 2004 13:53:59 GMT -5
"The demon could only use what's in the mind and knowledge of the 'host.' So if the 'host' could only speak one or two languages, then the demon could only use those languages to express itself." (Patsy)
This would be true if the "possession" is not genuine.
Otherwise not.
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