Exorcism

[Rhamiel]

Rhamiel, can an unsaved person be in a state of grace (the same state as a saved person) or a saved person not be in a state of grace? Honest question.

I am not trying to use your forum as a mouthpiece for me to spread Catholic Dogma, I hope you do not think that was my intention with contributing to this thread

as you know, Catholics have a vastly differant understanding of the "Preservation of Saints"
we believe that people on earth are able to loose their salvation.

so from that viewpoint, I would say that "saved" and "state of grace" would mean the same thing to a Catholic. To be in a state of friendship with God.

an unregenerated person can not be in a state of grace, because they have sin seperating them from God

about demonic possession, we understand that possession is an affliction that a demon does to the body, it is not something that happens to a persons soul, like all afflictions it can be seen as a cause for dispair or a chance to trust in the goodness and mercy of God

 

[JM]

Thanks Rhamiel I asked knowing what Catholics believe so it would be clearly stated in this thread.

We do differ on this doctrine.

 

[Osage Bluestem]

Thanks Rhamiel I asked knowing what Catholics believe so it would be clearly stated in this thread.

We do differ on this doctrine.

We differ with them on a lot of things.

However, it seems we at least both agree that demons are real and can influence people.

 

[angel in hope]

yes exercisums (spelling) do still take place..amen,,,you just have to find someone to do it...

 

[Yearling]

Exorcisms do happen. I've been exorcised before. In fact, I have a diary on my-diary.org called "Life with a Demon" that I discuss my experiences with demons and a deliverance ministry. Ever heard of Bob Larson? I've met him.