#Demonic Oppression

[drshermaines-wisdomnuggets]

"SYMPTOMS OF DEMONIC OPPRESSION"

The subject of mental illness is very controversial in Christian circles. Inside the extreme schools of thought we find balance and a scriptural viewpoint. First, let me say clearly, all mental illness is NOT the result of demonic attack. Further, good psychological care from Christian professionals is vital and in order when an individual is struggling. Also, professionally administered…

[apenitentialprayer]

#the illuminations are so poorly drawn it's really endearing

monks, angel, devils, and a chair

in a miscellany manuscript, alsace, ca. 1430

source: Paris, BNF, ms. allem. 222, fol. 120r-122r

[honestlydelicatepolice]

Understanding Deliverance Ministry: Exploring its Purpose and Practice

deliverance ministry, often associated with Christianity, is a spiritual practice aimed at liberating individuals from spiritual bondage, demonic oppression, and various forms of affliction. Rooted in biblical principles and often conducted through prayer, worship, and spiritual warfare, deliverance ministry is believed by adherents to bring freedom and restoration to those in need. In this article, we delve into the essence of deliverance ministry, its purpose, methods, and contemporary relevance.

The Purpose of Deliverance Ministry

Deliverance ministry operates on the belief that spiritual warfare is real and that individuals can be bound by spiritual forces beyond the physical realm. The primary purpose of deliverance is to release individuals from the influence of demonic oppression, generational curses, and strongholds that hinder their spiritual growth, emotional well-being, and physical health.

Central to deliverance ministry is the understanding that Jesus Christ, through his death and resurrection, has provided believers with authority over evil spirits. This authority enables practitioners to confront spiritual adversaries and facilitate the deliverance process through prayer, faith, and the power of the Holy Spirit.

Methods and Practices

Deliverance ministry involves various methods and practices, often tailored to individual needs and circumstances. While approaches may vary among different denominations and practitioners, common elements include:

Prayer and Intercession: Deliverance sessions typically begin with fervent prayer and intercession, seeking divine guidance, protection, and the manifestation of God's power.

Renunciation and Repentance: Participants are encouraged to renounce any known sins, ungodly practices, or ancestral ties that may have contributed to their spiritual bondage. Genuine repentance is considered essential for receiving God's forgiveness and deliverance.

Identifying Strongholds: Through discernment and spiritual insight, practitioners identify strongholds, demonic influences, and areas of bondage in the individual's life. This may involve prayerful discernment, counseling, and the exploration of past traumas or unresolved issues.

Spiritual Warfare: Deliverance ministry engages in spiritual warfare through the authority of Jesus Christ. This includes the rebuking of demonic entities, the breaking of curses, and the casting out of unclean spirits in the name of Jesus.

Anointing and Sanctification: Participants may be anointed with oil and consecrated for spiritual purification and empowerment. Sanctification rituals symbolize the separation from darkness and the consecration to God's purposes.

Discipleship and Follow-Up: Deliverance is often followed by discipleship and spiritual mentoring to help individuals grow in faith, maintain their deliverance, and resist future spiritual attacks.

Contemporary Relevance

In contemporary society, deliverance ministry continues to be relevant for individuals grappling with various forms of spiritual oppression, addiction, mental health challenges, and relational difficulties. While some may view deliverance as antiquated or superstitious, proponents argue that spiritual warfare is a timeless reality that transcends cultural and intellectual boundaries.

Moreover, the resurgence of interest in spirituality and the supernatural has sparked renewed curiosity in deliverance ministry among Christians and non-Christians alike. Many seekers are drawn to the promise of spiritual freedom, inner healing, and the experience of God's transformative power.

Conclusion

Deliverance ministry remains a vital aspect of spiritual warfare and pastoral care within many Christian communities. While its practices may be subject to theological debate and varying interpretations, the essence of deliverance lies in the belief that God's grace and power are sufficient to set individuals free from spiritual bondage and oppression.

As we navigate the complexities of the human condition, deliverance ministry stands as a beacon of hope and liberation, offering solace to the afflicted and pointing towards the transformative power of divine love and redemption.

In conclusion, deliverance ministry serves as a potent reminder of the ongoing battle between light and darkness, and the enduring promise of freedom and restoration in Christ.

[danielleegnew]

It’s a Demon! Or…is it?

“Coronation of the Virgin & Saints”(Cenni di Francesco di Ser Cenni, ca. 1390, tempera on panel) This Halloween, I noted that our Samhain was peppered with folks reporting being pushed, scratched, shoved across a room—all sorts of Halloween-ie things. This spirit activity is not unusual during this time of year when our ethers (the “barriers” between dimensions) becomes thin. Our ancient peoples…

[justwriterbritt]

Babylon Must Fall

[voidex]

AMERICAN POLITICS? IN MY DEVIL MAY CRY??!!??

[r1zza]

noah my queen how underrated you are. if only conqueror of shamballa had the chance to become a miniseries or really just be told in any form that allowed it room to breathe. I do in fact think noah’s desperation to find a world that isn’t violently bigoted towards her being so strong she’d actively side with an oppressive force just for that chance to be compelling. and I also think it’s so tragic that if she did make it to amestris she would find that her idea of it to be so hopeful it’s heartbreaking.

[thewistlingbadger]

So the only character that actually did fight against Piltover's oppression and did everything they could to make Zaun an independent nation is the villain? An irredeemable monster? ...Right.

[sillygoofyqueer]

Deity Jester Wei Wuxian AU because I really like it I don't CARE if you guys have no taste (/silly). What a shit ending to that last one was though, I was obviously some form of deluded with that ending. Jesus CHRIST. When Wei Ying returns to Master, he is furious. He wants to kill him, to rip him apart slowly and remind him that although he may hold the key to controlling him, Wei Ying can still fight back. He already has, once. It was a minimal, small struggle, one that had seemed to tear him apart inside, but it was enough. A sign that he does not need to resign himself to being forced to complete Master's every whim and want. It's what fuels him to pulling the poor wood that hides a room off its metal bindings as he enters Master's space, feeling that familiar tug in his chest that usually signals a transformation, but he still can't free himself of this cage of flesh and blood so he can only growl in frustration. Master is lounging in that pathetic chair of his, obviously having been waiting for him to enter, lips pressed against that damn instrument and already playing the tune that leaves him feeling separate from his own body.

At first, he can ignore it, clinging to his body - it's so heavy to move it, so heavy in a way it hasn't been since the deaths of his mama and papa - and dragging himself forwards towards the man himself. But, there's something about this melody that feels different. It seems to echo, reverberating around the room and thudding into his mind every time it bounces off a surface; it hurts, every thud another rip in his control, until he can no longer keep himself in control. He doesn't even hear the orders that Master gives him, but can only watch and vaguely feel himself moving somewhere, doing something, but then it all goes dark. He can't think, can't move, can't open his eyes. He just. Exists. It feels almost similar to how he existed after being chased out of his home when his parents had died, hidden beneath a tree and clinging to his mama's cloak as it rotted in his hands. He wonders if this is what death is like.

Wei Ying's master, known to most as Wen Haoran, moves in to take the throne after he is sure that all other competition is gone. The monster took care of all of them, but the way it had refused to attack the children had him worried. However, they were dealt with, it was dealt with, and now he can easily take over command of the country. The commoners cannot do anything, and it is easy to pit the old court loyal to the previous crown against one another with carefully placed pieces of 'incriminating evidence' that ties all of them to him in some way or another. Rumours and whispers, letters and bribes, all linked back to him in some way or another, falsified to suit his purposes. The infighting weeds out the weak ones who come begging for his support a few weeks in, the strong ones who end up swarmed as more 'evidence' piles up against them, and the smart ones. The ones who merely pretend to bend to his will. They are dealt with swiftly, leaving his control of the throne secure.

History unfolds from that moment, time passing as Wen Haoran's rule marks the start of Wen control of the country, rules doling out to become more and more oppressive as time goes on. Nobody can explain how he gained the throne, can only speculate while he tucks away the ancient, mould-ridden text that holds a short, vague passage on the monster with the melody that summons it. While he doesn't want anyone else to learn about his methods for his takeover, he wishes to ensure that future generations of the Wen also have the knowledge in case they need to summon the monster. It's stupid enough, it won't even recognise them considering it didn't even know his name, so it can be utilised again as long as the melody is played by them. So, he creates an inner library, hidden within his chambers (the chambers of the ruler), that holds all of the secrets his family should need to know to keep control of this country, one that is finally taking shape to be a truly great place. It is a secret that is passed down from ruler to ruler at first, but one that fades with time, until eighty years have passed and Wen Haoran is long dead, with Wen Ruohan on the throne.

Wen Ruohan is unlike his ancestor in that he is outwardly cruel. He is power hungry, a maniac that cares not for appearances - the Wen have been on the throne for this long, their power is practically absolute, and everyone has grown complacent with the treatment doled out to everyone within the country. Whatever the Wen ask, you do, or you face certain death. Rumours flit around that they are using dark magic but honestly, none of the rulers are even aware of the secret room within their chambers and, even if they were, would not think to find any sort of magic present in their ancestor's work. Wen Ruohan is just evil alone, he does not need any cursed magic or object to taint his mind. A clear indicator of his cruelty is when he asks the prestigious families to send a son into the palace so they can learn their roles; they can do nothing but send them over despite their fear and mistrust of this tyrannical ruler with his equally fucked up sons.

It's not long before these boys from prominent families have different tasks doled out to them that seem to mock the individual family's greatest pride - Nie Mingjue is placed as a Duizhu (captain of a company), meaning he is working with woefully less soldiers than he usually would, an insult to his expertise of battle. Jiang Cheng is now a fisherman for the Wen, supplying them with the best fish - an insult to the family revered for their trade and control of the waterways. Jin Zixuan? A retainer for Wen Chao, who delights in ordering around a member of the family that poses the most threat with their almost natural talents of politicking and charming all those that cross them (well, until you talk to Jin Guangshan, of course). And Lan Wangji, the one to willingly go to the palace so that his brother could still be the heir of the Lan family, a scholar dedicated to documenting the illustrious history of the Wens and whatever strikes their fancy, spitting on the Lans' own well-documented, impressive history and their unparalleled scholarly arts.

Lan Wangji despises his place in the palace, forced to sit in the library every day and read through pages and pages of the Wens' lies, writing down everything that could be deemed even remotely important to the Wens so that he doesn't have to go back and read through them if he misses something. This task is not straightforward even with his length, because every time one of the royals ask him to research something else, he must stop his documentations of the Wen to learn everything about the subject asked until he has enough information written down to appease those that have asked for it. It's long and tedious enough already, and every time he has to pause, it adds more time to what he has to do. It gets worse when he realises that there is vagueness around the beginning of the rule of the Wen - something that Wen Ruohan will not tolerate if he is presented with it, forcing Lan Wangji to ask for more resources on that part of history.

Coincidentally, a servant stumbles across the secret library while cleaning the room, having done the impossible and accidentally knocked a statue resting against the untouched books in the study. They look inside, assuming this is just another part to the library of the study, and dust off all of the books - they notice two books in particular - small, handbound. 'The beginning of the Wens' and an unnamed, mould-covered book. They don't think much of it, just remembering that that blasted Lan was asking for more resources on the former subject and so grabbing that without much thought to go give it to the Lan, then grabbing the mould-covered book just because it will surely be a pain in the ass for the Lan to decipher. They leave the hidden library, being sure to reset everything after they're gone, and go to give the books to the Lan. They honestly assume that the other inner servants know about it, so they don't mention anything as they deliver the book to Lan Wangji, who practically glares down at it as he opens it for more bullshit to be delivered.

[theeternalwomb]

Community does not need this!! But they’re loud in the comments about how harmful this could be for the community and divination and other spiritual practices and traditions! Thankfully!! I was just talking about spiritual psychosis on my close friends on Instagram yesterday and then I see things like this and post just went viral of some woman absolutely losing it, snot running out her nose and everything over the eclipse.

The fear mongering and demonization of spiritual teachings, astrology, tarot and spiritual practices and traditions is about to start becoming very big. It was already a really prominent thing oppressors have used for ages especially against poc who practice forms of witchcraft or deity worship they brought with them from home. I was just watching a docu-series yesterday that highlighted how the native population on mt. Shasta were forced to leave and practiced ritual and held ceremonies in the caves of mount Shasta and those who colonized would go into those caves after they left and preform mockeries of their ceremonies and rituals as entertainment.

We’re about to step into a reality and time where spiritual people, practitioners and others within the community will be replacing celebrities and individuals of high rank or people who hold a lot of power in this world and I said before that the oppressor has a very specific recipe for oppression and trying to keep people (especially in the west) as unaware and as stuck in perpetual karmic cycles and systems as much as possible. And this is just yet another technique they use to discredit individuals with gifts. They use psychics and astrologers and others themselves to help them predict and interpret what’s coming.

They use these types of stories or ideas to fuel radical religious beliefs and ideas that are built upon fear mongering and hatred, they use religious institutions and manipulated versions of their Bible and beliefs and create division within the west. Vast majority of republicans are statistically uneducated and are conservative who hold onto heavy religious beliefs and views to back up, support and justify their actions and beliefs. Heavily similar to antebellum America and the justification of slavery and the mistreatment of African American people.

To add onto that, this movie about tarot does not accurately portray what tarot really is and how it works whatsoever but guess who’ll believe it and perpetuate it. Half the negative ideas that are swirling around about metaphysical, Wiccan or spiritual practices are due to pop culture and horror movies and the individuals who sit at their desks in the dark scribbling away these plots and releasing these movies.

[rejectkanojo]

I read up on why Gen Z men voted for Trump this election and turns out it is because women were mean to them

[momokatzetzgo]

I saw some spoilers for the DMC Netflix show and DAWG… shows have to STOP with the “Demons are oppressed” trope I’m ngl. Like I get it, I really do, I understand the symbolism and the meaning and whatever, but as a WOC I can’t deal with people seeing me as demonic or barbaric in real life, and I don’t want that represented in fiction. Not anymore.

[aconstantstateofbladerunner]

Satanic Panic 2!

[equalperson]

being the friend that's "too woke" fucking sucks because everyone else can talk about their political beliefs just fine, but the moment you say something, the conversation either dies or you get berated for it. god forbid you want to talk about any lesser-acknowledged type of discrimination (E.G. sanism, fatphobia, ageism, etc.)!!