Why God allows possesions

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Can someone please explain why? Any articles or official things would be appreciated, but of course not necessary:). I am not thinking bad of God, because I know there is a just reason for Him to allow such things. I just want to know what it is.

(I apologize if this is not the right place, I saw other threads on demons and such so I guessed that this would belong here.)

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I’m sorry. Thank you for asking.

I mean demonic possesions. Sometimes these people die despite the Priest performing an exorcism on them. Why is this all allowed by God? I know it must be just, I just want to know what it is.

I hope I expanded enough. :o
 
RedDuke50 said:
I’m sorry. Thank you for asking.

I mean demonic possessions. Sometimes these people die despite the Priest performing an exorcism on them. Why is this all allowed by God? I know it must be just, I just want to know what it is.

I hope I expanded enough. :o
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Yes - thanks…When I first read the thread I did not think “demonic” possession.

Unfortunately I don’t have an answer for you…Sorry…😊

Peace
James
 
It is my understanding from reading that there may be a number of reasons that a person may
be attacked or possessed by the devil.
  1. The person encourages it. They call upon the devil for power. They use some sort of
    object known to be a tool of the devil, i.e., the oujgie board, tara cards. They join a group
    of satanists. And these have effects that are not always immediate but occur in the future.
  2. The person is a holy person. Cure of Ars said the devil rattled his bed at night to
    keep him awake so that he would be tired the next day when hearing confessions. He heard
    confessions up to 20 hours a day. Some saints were allowed to be pestered rather violently
    for their spiritual gain to be tested in their faith and trust in God (Job).
  3. Average person for the greater honor and glory of God, so that others would give praise to
    God for his power when they were delivered. Or that others might see the spiritual order as real and restore God in their lives.
I haven’t heard of any devil activity purely based on the fact that the person was a great sinner.
But their might be something to that. I would think the devil would leave “well enough” alone.

Fr. Fortea, in his book “Interview With An Exorcist”, mentions that the crucifix, relics, religious images, all are powerful for they torment the devils, and they will do this whether blessed or not blessed. Good reason to have a blessed medal on you and several places in the home, not to mention pictures of Jesus and Mary.

Just a thought.
 
Thanks. Don’t worry JRKH. It is the fact that you tried to help me that counts. 😃
 
I recommend Matt Bagglio’s book “The Rite” for more understanding about this topic. The book is different from the movie (although I liked the movie) and very informative. He talks about the reasons for possession and how demons work, what exorcism does, etc. Good stuff.
 
thomasf said:
I recommend Matt Bagglio’s book “The Rite” for more understanding about this topic. The book is different from the movie (although I liked the movie) and very informative. He talks about the reasons for possession and how demons work, what exorcism does, etc. Good stuff.
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Oh, I didn’t know that that movie was based upon book. I liked the movie. Maybe I will read the book. Thanks!
 
I liked the book better, less Hollywood drama. Exorcists say that possessions are probably allowed by God to make the victim grow stronger in their faith. They are allowed only if God allows it, and must leave once God wills it.
 
It has to do with the free will issue… people become possessed because they have invited the devil in, through the occult, divination, etc. I read somewhere that possession is rare because the devil wants to be inconspicuous; he doesn’t want people to believe in him. He can steal more souls that way.
 
I would think the person would be given a choice before hand, though I doubt they would understand it completely. Victim souls are another matter. Samson
 
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