Well, ghosts are just another creation of God, and if you trust that everything God created is good, then I dont think it would be a problem at all.I have read some books about “true” ghost stories. Is it wrong of me? I have no desire to go looking for ghosts or try and contact them as I am aware of the Church’s stance on the subject.
But is reading ghost stories wrong or sinful?
So long as your understand that stories are just that.I have read some books about “true” ghost stories. Is it wrong of me? I have no desire to go looking for ghosts or try and contact them as I am aware of the Church’s stance on the subject.
But is reading ghost stories wrong or sinful?
Ghosts are either: demons or souls in purgatory. Souls of purgatory is sort of self explanatory, souls that died. BUT with demons, they will be in hell. WILL be. If all demons were in hell then how do you explain possessed people in the bible, or today? Revelation says that satan WILL be cast into hell, but for now they have only been cast to earth. Ghosts cannot be conjured up. if you do that, or if a ghost seems evil, it is a demon. The gospels show clearly that demons roam the earth. If you just see them, in a dream or some other way, randomly, they could be souls of purgatory. EITHER way they are either human or angel.Well, ghosts are just another creation of God, and if you trust that everything God created is good, then I dont think it would be a problem at all.
Honestly, I believe in ghosts, Ive seen 2 in my entire life, but havent seen one for close to 19 years now, I do not know what they actually are, but I do know they EXIST, but I dont think they are entirely on our plane of existence.
I have problems with them being demons though, as the bible says the demons are in Hell and there is NO escape from hell, so it could not be them, unless hell has a swinging door.
I dont think you have any problems reading about them, but I would not actively go searching one out, since we dont really know what they are, not that they are evil, but their intentions may not be entirely human, so we could see an action as evil or negative when it really is not.
good luck
OR if somebody on THIS side of the door opened it…unless hell has a swinging door.
No there’s nothing wrong with that and they’re not just stories there really are ghosts.I have read some books about “true” ghost stories. Is it wrong of me? I have no desire to go looking for ghosts or try and contact them as I am aware of the Church’s stance on the subject.
But is reading ghost stories wrong or sinful?
Im not so sure ANY human being could interfere with any openings into and/or out of hell, somehow I cant see a human being able to do this, as Hell is something God created and once in, there is no escape…at least thats whats implied, maybe that is not accurate…who knows?OR if somebody on THIS side of the door opened it…
You keep saying that demons can never get out. That is you just assuming, it is not in the catechism or the bible.Im not so sure ANY human being could interfere with any openings into and/or out of hell, somehow I cant see a human being able to do this, as Hell is something God created and once in, there is no escape…at least thats whats implied, maybe that is not accurate…who knows?
On another note, I have a problem believing God would use Hell as place to send human souls when hell was created specifically for the fallen angels. God is God, he can create anything and any place, it only seems logical he would not use one single place for 2 very different types of entities… not sure about this, but it seems likely.
Well, I believe the bible does say humans cannot come and go or ‘escape’ from hell, so if we cannot, Im assuming demons cant either, that only makes sense…right? after all, it was created as their place of punishment and torment.You keep saying that demons can never get out. That is you just assuming, it is not in the catechism or the bible.
Indeed it is confusing. However I believe what you said, that they will be in hell at the last judgement but are not now. If they were, how could the evil in this world still be here? They still roam the world, but the judgement will come one day and they will be locked up forever.Well, I believe the bible does say humans cannot come and go or ‘escape’ from hell, so if we cannot, Im assuming demons cant either, that only makes sense…right? after all, it was created as their place of punishment and torment.
However if they are somehow given special treatment, something like that would make me question whether I should remain a Christian.
Of course all of this may be moot, as Im not entirely sure Satan or the demons are even in hell, I read a thread recently about them being banished to earth after they fell, it did not say they were sent to hell, so if this is true, then they are not even in hell, but that would not make much sense for God to create such a place for them and then not send them there until after the final judgement, in this case, I would think God would create it THEN, instead of possibly 1000s of years early…confusing to say the least.
The question still remains why God would have already created Hell, since he said this was specifically made for their place of punishment and binding, but they werent sent there, instead they were cast down to earth…why create a place when it wont be used until far into the future? This does not coincide with other things God has done very well imo. He tends to do things ‘as needed’.Indeed it is confusing. However I believe what you said, that they will be in hell at the last judgement but are not now. If they were, how could the evil in this world still be here? They still roam the world, but the judgement will come one day and they will be locked up forever.
WellI dont know everything, Hell exists, demons exist, satan is real thats all i can tell you, and ghosts MIGHT not always be hiuman, cuz humans cannot be conjured up. Id advise you start another thread with these questions.The question still remains why God would have already created Hell, since he said this was specifically made for their place of punishment and binding, but they werent sent there, instead they were cast down to earth…why create a place when it wont be used until far into the future? This does not coincide with other things God has done very well imo. He tends to do things ‘as needed’.
Plus, how is it that some people say they see demons in hell, tormenting human souls…obviously this is not true, since they are not in hell yet…??
NO…ONLY God is omnipresent, no one else can be in more than one place at one time.Angels exist and can be in many different places.
Some are adoring God on His throne, some are watching people, some are looking over various countries. They are NOT confined. Demons are fallen angels, They are not confined. Their eternal place is suffering in hell, yes. But they do “prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls” as the prayer says. Many mystics, exorcists, and other have testified to demons and evil spirits possessing people, which means, obviously, that the do not have to remain in hell. Demons tormented Padre Pio in his cell at night. He fought a terrible battle with them, as did his guardian angels.
I’m not sure why anyone would think demons are in a specific spot. If they are, how do they mess with people’s heads? Makes no sense.
God does what He does in His wisdom. He doesn’t NEED to do anything. He is God. This is what makes the Passion of the Son so incredible. He didn’t NEED to do anything for us, but He desired our redemption.
God punished the fallen angels. yes. Separation from eternal glory and the love of God is eternal torment., Hell. They put themselves there. All they had to do was continue to love God. Lucifer thought himself like a god. Read the story of the fall of Lucifer and those who sided with his opinion. Lots of answers there.
Also the catechism. Lots of answers there.
Peace.
How do you know this is true?and ghosts MIGHT not always be hiuman, cuz humans cannot be conjured up.
Who said they were omnipresent?NO…ONLY God is omnipresent, no one else can be in more than one place at one time.
So the devil is like a roaring lion, waits, doing pushups! all the while trying to tempt us with outside influences! When we bite that apple, we fall into sin! Sin is separation from God… and them more we sin the less we think of the consequences.Im not so sure ANY human being could interfere with any openings into and/or out of hell, somehow I cant see a human being able to do this, as Hell is something God created and once in, there is no escape…at least thats whats implied, maybe that is not accurate…who knows?
On another note, I have a problem believing God would use Hell as place to send human souls when hell was created specifically for the fallen angels. God is God, he can create anything and any place, it only seems logical he would not use one single place for 2 very different types of entities… not sure about this, but it seems likely.
like the vampire movies, God doesn't allow the devil to harm us, however when we open the door .& invite him in, well we are on the road to self destruction!Hell is separation from God for Eternity, whether you believe it or not!