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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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