"Does the Catholic Church Believe in the Devil?" Catholic Answers Responds to This Question

[mdgspencer]

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“It is a departure from the picture provided by biblical and Church teaching to refuse to acknowledge the devil’s existence; to regard him as . . . a conceptual and fanciful personification of the unknown causes of our misfortunes,” Pope Paul VI said some years ago.

 

[Rob2]

The Holy Father does .

http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/new...st-a-symbol-pope-francis-says-in-exhortation/

 

[anon64704623]

Just because we cant see the devil does not mean he is not there. So yeah, i believe in the devil and all the fallen angels. One proof is demonic possession when all other medical explanations are exhausted.

 

[anna]

Just what the devil wants, for us to believe he does not exist.St.Michael the Archangel defend us in battle, be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray and do thou oh prince of the heavenly Host by the power of God, cast into hell Satin and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls,Amen

 

[BoomerangToo]

If the Church doesn’t believe in the devil, what in the heck have our exorcists been doing all these centuries?

 

[Seagull]

I have never ever dared put my hands on a Ouji board.

I don’t even care for reading spiritual warfare books…but I have to.

I stay away from horror movies too…

There are people too - who are bad news - liars - perverts - snitches -
They seem to give off a devil influenced vibe - that’s not to be trusted.

 

[DeepDeepTrouble3]

We believe in God. We believe that the devil exists.