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I think we are all badgered all day long mentally, physically, and spiritually. I think it is the vulnerability of Original Sin that this is so. I think it is possible if one has a genetic vulnerability to a mental illness, it is possible that evil can slip in there in the struggle for health but I also think the vulnerability of arrogance is a more efficient way for evil to get in. Things like depression especially when it progresses, literally destroys (albeit temporarily most of the time if treatment is started) ones ability to be rational–hence, suicide is considered a terminal end to a serious illness in the medical/psychological world, not due to evil.Often, this can be the case. Certainly it can be entirely due to genetics, etc. However, I maintain, it can not be the case – demons as we have seen in scripture, can and do cause physical ailments.
Key word, physical ailments… ALL physical ailments, not just mental illness
You do not sound like someone who has read much about spiritual warfare? I’m not getting a clear picture of your overall framework of beliefs here on this matter
No, I haven’t read much about spiritual wareware… I live it!
Just what do you believe the activity of demons in this world does consist of?
Being involved in EVERY tiny and big aspect of our lives just as the Spirit of God is.
Do you think that a demon, coming upon someone mentally ill, is going to ignore that vulnerability?
No, but I also thing a demon will exploit any illness, attitude, personal belief, and lack of virtue to gain entrance. This especially includes an attitude of arrogance: Hitler case in point. Who is not to say his “madness” was eventual demonic possession. I have thought that from time to time. I tend to think if one is possessed, the devil would do much more damage by not advertising it in such a manner as in the story of “The Exorcist.” And I think we should not confine our thoughts about possession to that one little manifestation type.
Do you think if someone is badgered all day long by a demon mentally that person will not very likely become mentally ill?
However, my opinion is that a person who recognizes early symptoms and does not take action due to arrogance is more likely to end up in a more serious struggle later on since the mental illness of depression can be short circuited with early treatment (not necessarily meds). But again I emphasize … this is true for ALL illnesses from the flu to cancer.
People’s advice on CAF for early stages of any mental illness, especially depression, Obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety to use spiritual means such as Divine Mercy, rosary, sacraments, etc are good advice even if a person needs psychological and medical treatment because it addresses the vulnerability to evil, which we ALL are vulnerable to.
Got to go to work; won’t be back here till later. Welcome your comments. Perhaps another thread on spiritual warefare if you think this is diverting from the OP. If you do that please PM me and let me know… Have a blessed day.
