What powers do demons have over christians.

What powers do demons have over christians.
Could my backsliding off and on over the past few years be a result of demonic oppression? What must I do be free?

From a fanatical Christian standpoint, demons are dark malevolent spirits, under the Debbul's command, that drive good Christian people to do bad things (a.k.a. screaming, tantrums, wall crawling, levitating, cursing, projectile-vomiting, crucifix crotch-stabbing, etc.) Apparently, under God-given free will, Christians are vulnerable to mind-control (NOT free-will). Hmm... funny how no one else is succeptable.

Anyway, from a SANE perspective, demons are just another form of 'divine blame placement' ...a way for weak minded zealots to project their personal shortcomings and/or mental instability (more often the latter), onto a totally fictional *makes scary fingers* EEEVIL entity.

Christanity has nothing to do with demons.
Slacking off on a religion wont attract a demon thats just a scare tactic to keep you in line

you must not know much about christianity. but thank you for your ignorant reply

Agreed with Jester.

Serioulsy, if your messing up in your life, it's you doing it, not something controlling you. Take responsiblity for your actions.

please spare me your heathenish reply's you know nothing of God the bible and demons and how these things work.

demons try their best to mess with our minds and convice us that God is not love. He is, though. you just have to be strong and turn away from those demons. God is stronger than them; they are only strong if YOU make them strong.

if you want to blame all your problems on a mysterious force that causes all bad things to happen to you I dont think there is any chance you will ever stop having problems

you know nothing of God the bible and demons and how these things work.

So now your a phsyic and you know everything about me! Fabulous!
Honey I have read the bible, I have believed in God. I actually said nothing of my religous beliefs to you, so you have no idea what I believe in.

Although, if you are messing up your life, it is your fault. Demons dont control you, I dont care what religion you may be. You are responsible for your own actions. Why blame it on things.

The Devil does not have the power to read our thoughts or know our heart - he can hear our words / see actions - that's why we must be so careful our words don't open up a door/portal into our lives for temptation - God knows ALL and He forgets NOT, His own - we, as Christians, at times may fall away from the closeness with Him but He is always with us, never left, never will, always the same - if you have accepted Salvation, Jesus tells us if we confess it and ask for forgiveness, He is Faithful and Just to forgive and remember no more !! - if you're not saved and want to be pray and tell Him you're sorry for your sins and ask Him to forgive and come into your heart, He WILL !!

if you are not a christian then dont answer there is no way you can understand. besides I am not blaming my problems on demons...I did something in my past to invoke their presence

You just said it - you did something in your past.

You caused this - now deal with it. Demons dont come in and ruin your life.
Also, I never said my religion to you, again with the phsyic energy. Your amazing! wow.

Your on the internet honey, anyone can and will answer your question with their opinions. If you dont want to hear every side of things, dont ask.

mandyloo. I am sorry for the comment. but I do not believe in religion and true christianity is no such thing.

yes mandyloo I take responsibility for my actions. but you also do not know who I am, and how strange my situation is. I ask this question because I know that the truth is Demons DO come and destroy peoples lives...it is their soul purpose.

I think it's sad that people truly believe that some evil demons come in and destroy people's lives. It's a metaphor. You destroy your own life, you are the only one who can fix it, since you are the one who caused it.

well I believe what the bible has to say. so I disagree with you entirely. but thank you for your advice.

I thought you dont believe in religion

Oh, the bible. Wow that's a whole nother discussion. Something man written, hard to translate, and with thousands of different translations and meanings for each scentence.
You believe in the bible: These are also things the bible says: How can you follow a book so ridiculous.
Astrology is a Sin: Deut 4:19; 17:3-7; Isa 47:13,14; Acts 7:42; Ezek 8:16
Not taking in a homeless person (how many homeless people live with you): Mt 25:43,45; 1 Tim 5:10
Women can't wear gold and pearls it's a sin: 1 Tim 2:9
Wearing the clothing of the opposite sex: Deut 22:5

The bible is so out-dated. It's from the past, things in the world have changed so much since then. Why follow the bible which was written with the old world in mind.

I wont even waste my time...
you are so decieved.

No I just have a brain and have learned to think for myself.

You should try it sometime.

but mandyloo how can he when the demons control him

Ahh... good point!
Damn those stupid demons!!

*rolls eyes*