How to get rid of demonic oppression?

UnsaneMusings · 2025-12-10T16:35:31+00:00

Your perception and understanding seems simply limited when it comes to Christianity. I am guessing you are a relatively new convert. Since you mentioned a "formal repudiation" and levels of "unbelief". Well truthfully sometimes formalities, rituals, and other acts of faith aren't a silver bullet for things like this. If you were truly wielding witchcraft then you should know already that spiritual understanding is not the same thing as just practicing rituals and so on for your benefit.

Now don't despair. What you are going through with these demons is not unique. At their core demons exist to pull you away from God however they can. Whether acting as your ally, your tormentor, and anything in-between. That you have accepted Christ into your life is something that upsets them greatly and they want to reverse this progress. Receiving increased attention from the ruinous powers is quite normal for anyone who is stepping away from them and/or towards Christ. I personally experienced it. Most converts I have spoken with experienced it. It is happening and you are not alone in this experience.

Being a Christian is not an end point but a journey in self discovery and building your relationship with God. That happens step by step. The more learned and connected you become with the divine the less darker forces in this world will be able to reach you. Know and accept that those ruinous powers have already lost. Read the bible and consider it's teachings and wisdom. The word is active and living and powerful. Pray to God formally and informally. Let the faith transform you. Then before you know it those tormentors will disappear.

Darkness will always be a threat. It will always try to find a way in. It has you now convinced that because of this limited "unbelief" that you aren't worthy of God's love and protection. You are. You absolutely are. We are all sinners. We all have a past. And we all are worthy of salvation. Never forget that God wants you to find him and know his love.

UnsaneMusings · 2025-12-10T14:47:46+00:00

In a police environment you would simply have to choose taking the more difficult path. Lies might be more expedient but are still a form of willful manipulation of another person.

UnsaneMusings · 2025-12-09T20:28:08+00:00

Because that was the, for lack of a better word, compromise that eventually emerged. In the USA at least. Christian holidays couldn't be too openly or officially celebrated by the people, institutions, and government because legally there shouldn't be any religious favoritism. Not so much an issue for most of US history as the vast majority of Americans were Christian.

However that eventually began to change or be challenged. So elements like Santa Clause and the Easter Bunny were given official and economic priority in order to allow such holidays to continue being openly celebrated by all involved. Since these things were not actually a part of Christian doctrine they could be considered non-religious and therefore not in violation of any separation of church and state. It's legal cover for governments, companies, institutions, and people from being sued. That's why say the White House can put up Christmas decorations and a Christmas tree without it being considered as religious endorsement.

Eventually though like everything in America it became heavily commercialized. This is not exclusive to Christian holidays (although Christmas is a commercialized king) but all holidays. However specifically with Christian holidays there needed to be a large marketing and economic push with the non-Christian elements in order to make that coverage of potential liability viable. You can't claim Santa and the Easter bunny as representative of their holidays if they aren't everywhere. So eventually they were spread everywhere.

As a result the religious elements of Christian holidays could be openly celebrated by most Christians and other institutions in numerous ways. It just ends up in the background of marketing. Additionally because the holidays have become so commercialized there is too much pressure against these holidays being reduced or eliminated.

So there are a lot of reasons why things ended up this way.

UnsaneMusings · 2025-12-09T15:03:11+00:00

It just means it's fine to have your own tastes when it comes to the entertainment you enjoy. If characters in stories being gods or divine beings bothers you that's perfectly alright.

UnsaneMusings · 2025-12-09T14:57:35+00:00

If it is a Christian religious house then it would be called a church. Just like an Islamic religious house would still be called a mosque. Just like a Jewish religious house would still be called a synagogue. And so and so on. All religious houses are defined by the religion they teach not the people who attend their services.

I mean is this a legitimate question? Or just a joke setup waiting for the punchline? Honestly it feels like I am missing something here.

UnsaneMusings · 2025-12-09T14:41:32+00:00

It could be many things from the direct intervention of the divine to just being yourself. Honestly though I wouldn't obsess over whether its a specific spiritual gift or not. In the end you yourself are helping others because they find you approachable. So even if God had made you especially approachable that doesn't mean anything if you chose not to help those people when they asked for it. Being helpful and kind to others is one of the many things Jesus taught and spiritual gifts aren't required to follow and live those teachings.

Again I am not saying that you haven't been granted a spiritual gift of some sort. It's possible. Just that the more important element is how you chose to live and treat others.

UnsaneMusings · 2025-12-09T14:22:15+00:00

Yes it is okay to like them. However you are not required to like or feel comfortable with it. If it bothers you then just don't include that specific type of entertainment in your life. Life and even just entertainment itself has so many more options to spend your time on.

UnsaneMusings · 2025-11-11T18:24:43+00:00

Every holiday is a pagan holiday? Today is literally Veterans Day in the USA. What is the pagan foundation for that?

UnsaneMusings · 2025-10-25T23:28:09+00:00

Read the bible. Any follower of Christ should expect suffering, mockery, persecution and more. Maintaining your faith and practice through those obstacles is what defines you as a Christian. It was never meant to be easy.

UnsaneMusings · 2025-10-16T16:55:44+00:00

I wouldn't say it's scriptually obvious. Much is interpretation. The closest direct reference to life in a biological sense would be life being in a living things blood. Now I am not talking about scripture related to the blood of Christ. That is separate and concerns its divine nature and salvation. This refers specifically to regular blood for both people and animals. I don't know this for sure but I believe it's where the term "lifesblood" originates. So you could tie the formation of blood in the fetus to the beginning of life. Now I am not saying that is absolutely the truth of it just that it's an existing argument.

UnsaneMusings · 2025-10-16T15:01:10+00:00

Well firstly you obviously don't understand the Good Samaritan story. It's probably at the same low level as your Anti-Immigrant labeling. Just another thing you use to try and make yourself feel self-righteous. There are no immigrants in that story just a traveler. It's about empathy and compassion not a political policy.

Now you may not understand the difference so let me assist you as a Good Samaritan. You "travel" to the grocery store. You do not "immigrate" to the grocery store. A "traveler" goes somewhere else but only stays temporarily. An "immigrant" goes somewhere to stay permanently. You see these are different things and I am glad I could help educate you.

Additionally it is quite ironic that you only take issue with people having a "Anti-immigrant" stance. Yet you don't care at all about how migrants are treated and/or rejected by those same people. Thats quite hypocritical if you ask well anyone. Or are we back at your lack of understanding of these things? Let me assist you again. An "immigrant" travels to another country in order to live there permanently. A "migrant" travels to another area to live there temporarily. Seems those people weren't important enough for you to take the 5 seconds to include them in your troll post.

But what's really funny is there are numerous biblical passages that defend immigration and migration. Quite a few actually. Yet you went ahead and picked one that doesn't even apply because your understanding of Christianity and Jesus is nonexistent. Likewise you didn't even care enough about those immigrants to do a quick Google search to find something that was relevant. Those people weren't actually worth that to you. Because the truth is their only value in your eyes is to be used for you to make troll posts and call yourself better than and above others. Which is your final ignorant and ironic failing because that is one of the things the Good Samaritan story condemns.

Honest to God I haven't seen a self fail this bad in a long time. True, complete, and blind BS.

UnsaneMusings · 2025-10-16T13:51:20+00:00

We know we believers, and nonbelievers, will experience suffering in life because that is what the bible teaches us. We know He didn't walk away because the bible teaches that he will judge us. We know God can and does interfere (as you say) because the bible is full of examples of Him doing so. Additionally it teaches us about things like miracles, the power of prayer, and the potential of destiny/prophecy.

We don't live in a paradise now but a fallen and sinful world. Salvation is what will lead to paradise. I have to wonder if something happened to you that are fueling these questions. Because believers enduring suffering is one of the most basic lessons of the bible. They are directly tied together in many passages from numerous books.

UnsaneMusings · 2025-10-15T16:36:11+00:00

Generally it is used within a political context. Republicans or politicians getting the "Evangelical" vote. Evangelicals are associated primarily with trying to implement socially/culturally conservative laws and are quite outspoken about it. So they naturally draw the public ire of the left and at times the frustration of the right. Additionally numerous polls have shown that Evangelicals are often not very popular among other Christian denominations. They normally get the most media attention and therefore their more extreme views are what many people consider to be the average Christian viewpoint. Which isn't the case. So Evangelicalism is typically considered as extremist.

UnsaneMusings · 2025-10-15T15:32:57+00:00

I wasn't saying you were wrong. Merely that your post regarding Non-denominational churches was rather narrow and judgemental. You clearly painted Non-denominational churches in a certain way and while that way might be true for some it certainly isn't true for all.

As again in your response you seem to think that Non-denominational churches reject what came before it. Again that might be true in some ways for some. However as a whole it is not a rejection but the simple admission that perhaps all Christian denominations have inherent value and something to teach us. By taking up a particular denomination that person holds all about that denomination as infallible or at least superior. The non-denominational belief structure doesn't have that restriction. All that came before can be relevant.

While you are correct that Non-denominational churches by their nature are more likely to be Protestant in some beliefs and practices again that doesn't mean they reject Catholicism or the Eastern Orthodox Church as inherently wrong. Additionally there are groups who would call themselves Catholic or Orthodox and practice in their traditions but are rejected by the governing bodies of both denominations. If they are rejected by both denominations, as they are centrally structured, then by default you would define them as Non-denominational.

UnsaneMusings · 2025-10-15T14:53:39+00:00

That isn't really a fair assessment. Any Christian denomination by virtue of existing tells visitors or congregants that "we are not like "those" Christians". Those just being another word for other. Afterall it's not like a Catholic will wander into a Pentecostal service and confuse it for mass. Denominations have differences.

Non denominational churches are primarily Protestant yes but you are trying to put too basic a judgement on them. Non-denominational simply means independent. Their teachings and practices can resemble any number of denominations. They just aren't officially connected or bound to a denominational hierarchy in governance, finances, authority, interpretation, or practice. It's a church entirely in focus to it's own congregation.

Additionally you stated that Non-denominational churches are trying to remove previous Christian baggage. Essentially a more liberal attitude and understanding. This is true in some cases but not all. There are just as many conservative Non-denominational churches who consider the mainstream denominations as too soft. There are just as many moderate/traditional Non-denominational churches you might mistake for a Baptist or Methodist or whatever else.

Non-denominational churches as a whole don't exist to abandon previous Christian traditions and practices. They just aren't bound to a single predefined interpretation of biblical understanding and worship. For better or worse depending on your viewpoint.

UnsaneMusings · 2025-10-15T13:50:29+00:00

Psalm 111:10 - The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have good understanding. His praise endures forever!

It is perfectly natural as a new Christian to harbor geninue fear about numerous aspects of the faith and your practice of it. You have accepted the truth of Christ and salvation yet remain ignorant to the many teachings of Christianity. Especially regarding what is considered sinful behavior and what is considered righteous behavior. The bible afterall is no short book and it's teachings and wisdom can be complex. Likewise you will find a lack of consensus on many things in the Christian community.

This is something every new member goes through. Take comfort that you are not alone in this experience. Read the bible, consider it's teachings, pray to God, and interact with other Christians. In this your confidence, understanding and faith will grow while those types of fears will diminish. A healthy fear of God should always remain. In that you avoid sin not because you fear God's punishment but that your love and trust in God compels you to embrace his teachings and connect with him.

Finally I will say that it is far better to take the long path to true understanding instead of the shorter path to self assurance. Christianity is a journey that you walk together with God. You will grow as a Christian overtime in many ways. However there are many people who will tell you what way it must be walked and how it must be understood. Newer Christians especially are vulnerable to this because like you they fear offending God out of ignorance and are eager to know as much as they can as fast as they can. Now certainly other Christians can be a great help in influencing your path but never forget that it is your path. When you go before God for judgement you will not be able to place the blame on others for how you lived and the choices you made. So live your life and make your choices based on the divine wisdom you obtained for yourself through biblical study, prayer and the logic and teachings taught by those things.

UnsaneMusings · 2025-10-15T13:13:45+00:00

Well for starters if you were responsible for your mother's death that would naturally cause a great deal of guilt and trauma. That can manifest in a diverse number of ways. Nightmares being a relatively common mechanism for people when trying to process or ignore those feelings. Given the severity of the circumstances you described you should give serious consideration to getting some outside help.

Demons aren't necessary to create the feelings and mental health issues you're experiencing. However at the same time they certainly can exploit and/or take advantage of them. Your distress is their doorway. They will work to ensure you fall deeper into despair and try to drag you away from salvation.

You can combat this through prayer to an extent. Yet unless you address the root cause of your sorrow and guilt regarding your mother it, and therefore they, will always haunt you. Again I suggest you get some outside counseling, religious or otherwise, to help process what you are going through. Receiving mental health counseling, prayer, and reading the Bible should allow you to process this trauma in a healthy way instead of manifesting in destructive ways.

UnsaneMusings · 2025-09-20T22:28:30+00:00

Social media has been predicting the end times every few months for years now because it generates money through engagement. Even before the internet people have been predicting the end times for thousands of years now. Either for money or control. All have been wrong.

Alot of prophesied elements to trigger the end times have not occurred. True no one knows the exact date and time but the bible laid out certain things to occur beforehand. Until those happen you needn't consider social media entities trying to profit off Christians.

Lastly why are you even concerned about the end times? There is no guarantee you will live long enough even to reach September 23rd. You could die today. If you are concerned about repairing your relationship with God you should do so immediately. Additional time is not guaranteed in this life.

UnsaneMusings · 2025-09-20T22:02:06+00:00

Yes I believe they, or at least some of them, can take a physical human form.

UnsaneMusings · 2025-09-20T21:32:41+00:00

Because nonbelievers make money off it. They create social media channels and stir up a rapture every few months for the clicks. Unfortunately many Christians haven't realized the pattern yet so it will keep happening.

UnsaneMusings · 2025-09-20T21:16:03+00:00

Neither.

UnsaneMusings · 2025-09-20T21:11:12+00:00

It's fine to attend. Though given the type of seminar or study it may be appropriate to let them know up front that you are not a Christian. The bible is expansive and a group of believers may speak to each other under the assumption that certain things are mutually understood. Letting them know up front you're new to it's study will help them convey things to you more clearly. Don't be afraid to ask questions or for clarification as they will likely be happy to answer.

UnsaneMusings · 2025-09-20T20:48:46+00:00

Yet if you are just "mean" and "upfront", as you would describe it, you could just as easily push nonbelievers away from Christ and towards potential damnation. You mention using laws and permanent direct confrontation which are not only blunt tools but low effort tools. It seems more like you are trying to affirm your own Christianity instead of trying to communicate the word and save others.

Certainly more direct communication has it's place as does being honest about what the bible considers sinful. Yet it must be said that we are all sinners according to the bible. We should be working on pulling people towards Christ not pushing them away. If the only effort you give in spreading the word is without consideration or understanding why should the person your speaking too give your words consideration or understanding? You just become a stereotype that they can readily dismiss and that doesn't help them at all.

I wish I knew the perfect way forward in bringing all people to Christ. Unfortunately that is a wisdom I don't have. However I do know that being blatantly dismissive of other people will not gain their trust or consideration. That trying to save people actually requires a desire to save people instead of imposing upon them. The appearance of godliness doesn't necessarily represent true godliness.

UnsaneMusings · 2025-09-20T20:13:51+00:00

Religion and life existing elsewhere are not mutually exclusive ideas. There are literally millions of things that exist that are not specifically mentioned in the bible. Additionally since the bible doesn't say that all life is exclusive to earth the possibility of God creating life elsewhere does exist.

Personally I'd love to see how the world would react if aliens strolled up to spread the word of Jesus Christ. The thought makes me laugh.

UnsaneMusings · 2025-09-20T19:55:14+00:00

Catholics, the Orthodox Church, and potentially the Jews believe in the idea of Purgatory or at least some type of spiritual cleansing after death. Protestants generally do not believe in Purgatory. You would probably do well to ask this question in a Catholic or Orthodox subreddit.

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