Do you currently believe that angels and demons really exist?
Of all the things that might be real in this world, demons and angels are the least likely. Besides religious gods etc...
A year ago I would have said no. But currently I am inclined to say yes. What do you all think?
Can I ask you what caused you to change your mind/beliefs about the subject?
I have mixed feelings about this. On one level I understand that all things are energy. Anything that currently exists is because of energy. Some things are just a hell of a lot more dense than others, but every single thing is made up of tiny bits and pieces. It's not really my place to argue that less dense entities and beings exist. Not everything HAS to be visible to the eye. I cannot see air and wind though I can see how it moves through trees and how it feels when it hits me. I can't say whether those who believe whole heartedly in angels and demons have some sort of experience that tells them they are present.
I think at the very least there are collections of energy and atoms and other bits and pieces that exist. They're subject to personal interpretation and for some perhaps that translates into their idea of what an Angel or Demon might be. I think most people, however, believe in these things because they're told to believe in them or they might be a nice idea or excuse for some particular set of circumstances that they won't acknowledge is mostly their own doing and responsibility. Kind of like an energetic placebo lol.
In the end I don't mind if they exist. They're not part of my awareness and experience though some do try to tell me that angels are ALWAYS just a prayer away or whatever. I personally just don't believe in angels and demons in the way they're traditionally described.
Like I knew this girl in Venice. She told me she started doing a lot of drugs without eating much. Eventually she started hearing voices. They were telling her to hurt herself and other people. I think she opened up a psychic portal to demonic entities. Fortunately she didn't listen to them and got her shit together. I think when Ozzy Osbourne tried to strangle Sharon his wife, he was being controlled by malevolent entities.
These could be psychotic episodes. Drugs can push you to psychosis, depends on what you are taking. Maybe Ozzy too. There is much that is unknown about the brain and brain chemistry which is the basis for how we perceive reality.
Is there a difference in believing and in really believing? Everyone must know my answer.
Just wondering, how do you feel about Israel? [MENTION=14664]dang[/MENTION]
These could be psychotic episodes. Drugs can push you to psychosis, depends on what you are taking. Maybe Ozzy too. There is much that is unknown about the brain and brain chemistry which is the basis for how we perceive reality.
If I saw no relation to my question and yours, would not I have kept it to myself?
I shouldn't have to explain the use of the word "really" in your question.
Does not Israel have a lot to do with angels and demons? Have you read the Bible or Torah?