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I always find it amusing how (outside of those with something like schizophrenia) that demons only attack those who are highly religious. I've yet to see an epi
by hn_throwaway_99 3y ago
I always find it amusing how (outside of those with something like schizophrenia) that demons only attack those who are highly religious. I've yet to see an epidemic of atheists being possessed by demons, which is a bit ironic: you'd think they'd be easy pickings. But somehow not. Hmmm.
- giraffe_lady 3y agoIn my experience people who concretely believe in demons are often attributing other people's behavior to demonic influence or possession. I have heard mental illness, addiction, abuse, violence, antisocial behavior, and of course any sort of queer identity or behavior attested to "actually" be possession.
- Zelphyr 3y agoI have highly religious family members who will actually say things like, "The devil was on my shoulders and that's why I..." To which I reply, "No, you were just being a dick." Strangely, they don't find that as funny as I do.
- improv 3y ago[flagged]
- hn_throwaway_99 3y agoExcept one uses evidence, research, and scientific-based explanations to explain delusions and hallucinations, while the other is bullshit. "What can be asserted without evidence can also be dismissed without evidence."
- improv 3y ago[flagged]