Little Devils (was A Question for Christians)
Linda inknews@acsnet.com
Sat, 14 Feb 1998 10:57:34 (00887475454, 3.0.1.16.19980214105734.44176296@acsnet.com)
At 12:16 AM 2/14/98 -0800, Farrell Till wrote:
>At 09:59 PM 2/13/98 -0500, David Court wrote:
>>LARSON
>>What is a demon?
>>
>>(DAVE 2/13) Doug: The word "demon", like so many words, can have various
>>meanings - I'm not sure that it has one "single" definition. If one
>>consults either a Biblical or a secular dictionary, you'll find this to be
>>the case - they certainly don't have a single definition in either case.
>>The word has obviously been widely used by a wide variety of people - to
the
>>point where it takes on several meanings.
>>
>>As far as what it means to me? That's a good question, as I can't say I am
>>exactly sure. I have always associated a "demon" as being a supernatural
>>evil influence on our world - I base this on the implications, both in
>>everyday usage of the word and, more importantly, in the Biblical usage of
>>the word, that something "demonic", is something that is "not good", if not
>>"evil".
>>
>>I assume your question is meant in the context of the Bible and,
>>specifically, Christianity though. To that end, I, like you, can only
refer
>>to the Scriptures to find what they say about demons to formulate our
>>understanding of it - I have found the following items it suggests
>>concerning demons, and would welcome any additional ones you, or others,
can
>>present as well:
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LINDA
According to the bible... demons were the cause of many disorders - from
epilepsy to deafness ... and insanity. Do those who believe in "demons"
believe
they are the cause if illness today? Has science altered this Bible truth
- or does it stand as written 2,000 years ago?
Linda ":-D oty
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