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Demonology 101: Part
III
In Parts I and II we touched on a few explanations
offered for the existence of those spirit entities categorized
as demons, as well as outlined the characteristics they
manifest, and some basic methods of dealing with the
inconvenience of their presence. I would like to continue with
further speculation on their origins and nature, in an effort
to establish a working theorem regarding this area of
study.
What factors initially spawned them, we cannot for
certain say, and it follows our rigid concept of lineal time,
with absolute beginning and endings, does not wholly govern
the less substantial realm of spirit. Perhaps a demon could be
described as an energy displacement, a sort of poltergeist in
which a consciousness has evolved. It exists (yet doesn't in a
purely physical sense), it knows there are other entities like
unto itself, and it senses the living beings (us) moving in a
dimensional plane apart from their own. But why, then, should
they resent us? Well, maybe not all are resentful, and we just
notice the ones that are.
It is conceivable that a demon, never having been
embodied, might envy the humanity, which it can never
experience: the physical sensations, the interaction, the
companionship, the hopes and aspirations.
Opportunities for a demon to enter our world and wreak
its havoc - that is, in overt, obvious ways - must be limited.
Evidence would seem to support the notion that it must first
be invited in, though even a subtle invitation can suffice.
Once the demon has an "in," it will feed upon the energies
expelled by negative emotions such as anxiety, fear and anger,
especially those directed at itself.
The state of mind conducive to expelling a demonic
presence is a resolute dedication to purpose and a sense of
unity on the part of those who confront this nightmarish
force.
Elsewhere in the Demonology section of our site,
Heather presents an informative exposition of demonic
lore.Click
here to read it.
-Carl
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