Do demons exist? Can that be tested?

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Do demons exist? Can that be tested?

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When I lived in Bali, I couldn't help observing the pervasive evidence of belief in demons. And of course demons put in an appearance in the Bible, not to mention in the gargoyles of old cathedrals.

On the other hand, modern science would seem to categorically reject the existence of demons, without a clear reason why, unless it has to do with the axiomatic presuppositions of science's governing ideology of reductionist materialism.

Question: Do demons exist? What evidence is there, for or against?

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OneWay wrote: Mon Dec 05, 2022 6:41 pm
brunumb wrote: Mon Dec 05, 2022 5:50 pm
OneWay wrote: Mon Dec 05, 2022 5:10 pm
JoeyKnothead wrote: Mon Dec 05, 2022 4:46 pm
OneWay wrote: Mon Dec 05, 2022 4:10 pm What definition of "God" are we going to use in our debate?
I need to know which one you recognize so as to rebuttal your statement.
It's your God, so a definition'd be on you.
I am God. Now what are you going to do?
I am conversing with you, therefore you have your proof I exist.
That's something I would expect a demon to say.
So which is it, am I God or a demon.
Be careful what you reply.

It might not turn out well for you.
Does God smell like sulfur?
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JoeyKnothead wrote: Tue Dec 06, 2022 1:13 am
OneWay wrote: Mon Dec 05, 2022 6:41 pm
brunumb wrote: Mon Dec 05, 2022 5:50 pm
OneWay wrote: Mon Dec 05, 2022 5:10 pm
JoeyKnothead wrote: Mon Dec 05, 2022 4:46 pm
OneWay wrote: Mon Dec 05, 2022 4:10 pm What definition of "God" are we going to use in our debate?
I need to know which one you recognize so as to rebuttal your statement.
It's your God, so a definition'd be on you.
I am God. Now what are you going to do?
I am conversing with you, therefore you have your proof I exist.
That's something I would expect a demon to say.
So which is it, am I God or a demon.
Be careful what you reply.

It might not turn out well for you.
Does God smell like sulfur?
Why don't you ask Him?
You should be careful who you make angry.
It might someday be the end of you.

They can easily reach right out of the spirit realm and make
life very miserable for you.

Way way way way more miserable than it is for you now.

For example
they can cause you wife to leave you.

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OneWay wrote: Tue Dec 06, 2022 1:22 am Why don't you ask Him?
You should be careful who you make angry.
It might someday be the end of you.

They can easily reach right out of the spirit realm and make
life very miserable for you.

Way way way way more miserable than it is for you now.

For example
they can cause you wife to leave you.
Some of us should be so lucky. Anyway, is that one of your recommended tests for demons?
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brunumb wrote: Tue Dec 06, 2022 1:41 am
OneWay wrote: Tue Dec 06, 2022 1:22 am Why don't you ask Him?
You should be careful who you make angry.
It might someday be the end of you.

They can easily reach right out of the spirit realm and make
life very miserable for you.

Way way way way more miserable than it is for you now.

For example
they can cause you wife to leave you.
Some of us should be so lucky. Anyway, is that one of your recommended tests for demons?
So which is it Mr funny guy,

Am I God or a demon?

Don't you have what it takes to
walk your talk?

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OneWay wrote: Tue Dec 06, 2022 1:22 am
JK wrote: Does God smell like sulfur?
Why don't you ask Him?
Just awhile back you said you was him.
You should be careful who you make angry.
It might someday be the end of you.
Your threats are empty as your arguments.
They can easily reach right out of the spirit realm and make life very miserable for you.
Where have you established this "spirit realm" exists?
Way way way way more miserable than it is for you now.
I got me a pretty thing that lets me see her nekkid, I ain't miserable in the least.
For example they can cause you wife to leave you.
I don't have a wife.

But keep it up preacher, let everyone see you have nothing to hang your claims on.

The liar lies and the preacher preaches.
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JoeyKnothead wrote: Tue Dec 06, 2022 2:08 am
OneWay wrote: Tue Dec 06, 2022 1:22 am
JK wrote: Does God smell like sulfur?
Why don't you ask Him?
Just awhile back you said you was him.
You should be careful who you make angry.
It might someday be the end of you.
Your threats are empty as your arguments.
They can easily reach right out of the spirit realm and make life very miserable for you.
Where have you established this "spirit realm" exists?
Way way way way more miserable than it is for you now.
I got me a pretty thing that lets me see her nekkid, I ain't miserable in the least.
For example they can cause you wife to leave you.
I don't have a wife.

But keep it up preacher, let everyone see you have nothing to hang your claims on.

The liar lies and the preacher preaches.
You do have a wife and I am not a preacher
and You asked me if God smelled like sulfur
so you were not referring to me.

And you are going to get a visitation from the spirit realm.

And it is not going to be friendly one.

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On this episode of the liar lies and the preacher preaches...
OneWay wrote: Tue Dec 06, 2022 4:34 am You do have a wife
You couldn't be wronger if ya tried to sell motor oil biscuits.
and I am not a preacher
Ya got me fooled.
and You asked me if God smelled like sulfur
so you were not referring to me.
So you were lying back there where ya said ya was.
And you are going to get a visitation from the spirit realm.
You've failed to show you speak truth regarding the existence of this "spirit realm". More lying?
And it is not going to be friendly one.
Threats of spirits might work on the gullible, but never the rational.

The liar lies and the preacher preaches.
I might be Teddy Roosevelt, but I ain't.
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JoeyKnothead wrote: Tue Dec 06, 2022 4:45 am On this episode of the liar lies and the preacher preaches...
OneWay wrote: Tue Dec 06, 2022 4:34 am You do have a wife
You couldn't be wronger if ya tried to sell motor oil biscuits.
and I am not a preacher
Ya got me fooled.
and You asked me if God smelled like sulfur
so you were not referring to me.
So you were lying back there where ya said ya was.
And you are going to get a visitation from the spirit realm.
You've failed to show you speak truth regarding the existence of this "spirit realm". More lying?
And it is not going to be friendly one.
Threats of spirits might work on the gullible, but never the rational.

The liar lies and the preacher preaches.
You are not telling the truth. You have been married.
In fact you rarely tell the truth about anything in your life.

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OneWay wrote: Tue Dec 06, 2022 6:25 am
JoeyKnothead wrote: Tue Dec 06, 2022 4:45 am On this episode of the liar lies and the preacher preaches...
OneWay wrote: Tue Dec 06, 2022 4:34 am You do have a wife
You couldn't be wronger if ya tried to sell motor oil biscuits.
and I am not a preacher
Ya got me fooled.
and You asked me if God smelled like sulfur
so you were not referring to me.
So you were lying back there where ya said ya was.
And you are going to get a visitation from the spirit realm.
You've failed to show you speak truth regarding the existence of this "spirit realm". More lying?
And it is not going to be friendly one.
Threats of spirits might work on the gullible, but never the rational.

The liar lies and the preacher preaches.
You are not telling the truth. You have been married.
Yes I was married at one time, no I don't have a wife.

Are you gonna even try to put truth to your claims of there being a "spirit realm"?

And remember, threats are not a reliable means of determining truth.
I might be Teddy Roosevelt, but I ain't.
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JoeyKnothead wrote: Tue Dec 06, 2022 6:31 am
OneWay wrote: Tue Dec 06, 2022 6:25 am
JoeyKnothead wrote: Tue Dec 06, 2022 4:45 am On this episode of the liar lies and the preacher preaches...
OneWay wrote: Tue Dec 06, 2022 4:34 am You do have a wife
You couldn't be wronger if ya tried to sell motor oil biscuits.
and I am not a preacher
Ya got me fooled.
and You asked me if God smelled like sulfur
so you were not referring to me.
So you were lying back there where ya said ya was.
And you are going to get a visitation from the spirit realm.
You've failed to show you speak truth regarding the existence of this "spirit realm". More lying?
And it is not going to be friendly one.
Threats of spirits might work on the gullible, but never the rational.

The liar lies and the preacher preaches.
You are not telling the truth. You have been married.
Yes I was married at one time, no I don't have a wife.

Are you gonna even try to put truth to your claims of there being a "spirit realm"?

And remember, threats are not a reliable means of determining truth.
To them in the spirit realm
when you marry it is till the death.

They do not honor the laws of men.

To them you are married.

I am from the spirit realm.

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