I love the stories. I believe what the Rogues have written here are truthful reports of their experiences.
This is a long thread and I've reread through page three before I posted this. So I don't know if anyone considered the question I pose now.
What is the definition of, or the use of, the word "spirit" in this discussion?
The word spirit can refer to the purified essence of something like alcohol or perfume, a mood, as in "good spirits" or the "Holiday spirit," or a spiritual entity, like a ghost, as in the spirit of a deceased loved one, for example.
Demons are fallen angels. I don't know much about angels as spiritual beings, however, I thought the bible always had them in a physical form of one kind or another, not as an invisible force without form. I imagine that the "Holy Spirit" is the invisible force for God, but I know of no unholy spirit that works for evil.
I only got through page three, so I don't know if there was any use of the term "unclean spirit" or if there are what may be considered "clean spirits" out there as well.
I think that there should be an agreement on the use of the terminology and how it is defined in this discussion. I may see that after I continue reading past page three, but if not my questions and suggestions will stand.
ETA: I saw the reference to the giant bastard offspring of the fallen watchers. I remember that one now, the Book of Enoch, of the apocryphal books. Once these giant Nephilim died, they became evil spirits or unclean spirits.
I am going to settle on the use of the term spiritual entity or being in this context. When referring to demons, I will use the term fallen angels. Not knowing what abilities fallen ones may have, I can believe they have a powerful unseen influence that can be called oppression. They may even have the ability to change the situation to enhance their influence in addition to something more direct like voices in your head. The apocryphal books imply that the evil spirits of the Nephilim are directed by the fallen ones who are in charge of them.
This is a long thread and I've reread through page three before I posted this. So I don't know if anyone considered the question I pose now.
What is the definition of, or the use of, the word "spirit" in this discussion?
The word spirit can refer to the purified essence of something like alcohol or perfume, a mood, as in "good spirits" or the "Holiday spirit," or a spiritual entity, like a ghost, as in the spirit of a deceased loved one, for example.
Demons are fallen angels. I don't know much about angels as spiritual beings, however, I thought the bible always had them in a physical form of one kind or another, not as an invisible force without form. I imagine that the "Holy Spirit" is the invisible force for God, but I know of no unholy spirit that works for evil.
I only got through page three, so I don't know if there was any use of the term "unclean spirit" or if there are what may be considered "clean spirits" out there as well.
I think that there should be an agreement on the use of the terminology and how it is defined in this discussion. I may see that after I continue reading past page three, but if not my questions and suggestions will stand.
ETA: I saw the reference to the giant bastard offspring of the fallen watchers. I remember that one now, the Book of Enoch, of the apocryphal books. Once these giant Nephilim died, they became evil spirits or unclean spirits.
I am going to settle on the use of the term spiritual entity or being in this context. When referring to demons, I will use the term fallen angels. Not knowing what abilities fallen ones may have, I can believe they have a powerful unseen influence that can be called oppression. They may even have the ability to change the situation to enhance their influence in addition to something more direct like voices in your head. The apocryphal books imply that the evil spirits of the Nephilim are directed by the fallen ones who are in charge of them.
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