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**steansathtpos** · 03-08-2007, 10:50 AM

C. F.:

Will new research demonstrate the possibility of using ESP to exercise a complex skill? I doubt it. True, ESP might glean a phrase or two in another language from another mind. But my post is referring to extensive question and answer sessions in a language never learned by the medium. In my view, this "skill" is most plausibly explained in terms of communication from another mind. Of course, this other mind need not be demonic as opposed to a mischievous or evil discarnate human who is being channeled in his own language.

Over the centuries, xenoglossy has been isolated as a telltale sign of demonic possession. But one criterion may not be sufficient and there is no substitute for the discernment of an experienced exorcist who has an excellent feel for psychiatric disorders. Other questions must be asked to detect the presence of evil entities: e. g. What is the content of the entity's utterances in another language? Is the victim blaspheming God or Christ in another language? Is the xenoglossy accompanied by an intolerance of holy symbols like a crucifix, Bible or holy water? Until recent decades, the Catholic exorcism ritual was conducted in Latin. If the possessed victim mocked each of the ritual's topics in fluent Latin, that might signify that the entity is demonic. It is unlikely that a discarnate human would communicate in a dead language unless he was a Roman or an evil priest.

Your questions lead directly to two other key questions. (1) What are the distinguishing characteristics of evil as opposed to mischief and psychiatric disorders? (2) How should the term "demon" be understood and used? Some New Agers practice something called Spirit Releasement Therapy for earthbound humans who are trying to possess people. Such therapy might work for trapped or confused earthbound humans, but might actually be dangerous if the entity is demonic. I think I'll start a separate thread on this in the site's section on neg abuse.

As for your last question about the distinction between a deceptive lie and mistakes from the unconscious, the issue is malevolent intent and the verdict must be rendered on a case by case basis. My post just alerts the reader to the need for suspicion.

Don

03-08-2007, 10:50 AM	#4
steansathtpos Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 453 Senior Member	C. F.: Will new research demonstrate the possibility of using ESP to exercise a complex skill? I doubt it. True, ESP might glean a phrase or two in another language from another mind. But my post is referring to extensive question and answer sessions in a language never learned by the medium. In my view, this "skill" is most plausibly explained in terms of communication from another mind. Of course, this other mind need not be demonic as opposed to a mischievous or evil discarnate human who is being channeled in his own language. Over the centuries, xenoglossy has been isolated as a telltale sign of demonic possession. But one criterion may not be sufficient and there is no substitute for the discernment of an experienced exorcist who has an excellent feel for psychiatric disorders. Other questions must be asked to detect the presence of evil entities: e. g. What is the content of the entity's utterances in another language? Is the victim blaspheming God or Christ in another language? Is the xenoglossy accompanied by an intolerance of holy symbols like a crucifix, Bible or holy water? Until recent decades, the Catholic exorcism ritual was conducted in Latin. If the possessed victim mocked each of the ritual's topics in fluent Latin, that might signify that the entity is demonic. It is unlikely that a discarnate human would communicate in a dead language unless he was a Roman or an evil priest. Your questions lead directly to two other key questions. (1) What are the distinguishing characteristics of evil as opposed to mischief and psychiatric disorders? (2) How should the term "demon" be understood and used? Some New Agers practice something called Spirit Releasement Therapy for earthbound humans who are trying to possess people. Such therapy might work for trapped or confused earthbound humans, but might actually be dangerous if the entity is demonic. I think I'll start a separate thread on this in the site's section on neg abuse. As for your last question about the distinction between a deceptive lie and mistakes from the unconscious, the issue is malevolent intent and the verdict must be rendered on a case by case basis. My post just alerts the reader to the need for suspicion. Don
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