The Dalai Lama Emphasizes the Oneness of Humanity

When His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrived in Geneva yesterday evening a large number of Tibetans gathered in front of the hotel to welcome him.

This morning, during a meeting with journalists he explained his three commitments. He recommended that education should emphasize the inner values of warm heartedness, tolerance and forgiveness. He observed that although religion has been a source of happiness for thousands of years, sadly, today, it is becoming a source of hatred.

He made clear that when he retired from his political responsibilities in 2011, he did so completely, voluntarily and proudly, but conceded that 99 percent of the Tibetan people continued to place their hope and trust in him. Therefore, in addition to being concerned for them, he continues to work for the protection of Tibetan culture and Tibet’s natural environment. He explained that since Tibetan culture is a culture of peace, non-violence and compassion, it is in everyone's interest that it be preserved.

In the afternoon, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, fellow Nobel Laureate Tawakkol Abdel-Salam Karman and Leila Alikarami, an Iranian lawyer and human rights activist representing Nobel Laureate Shirin Ebadi, engaged in discussions on the theme ‘Nobel Laureates on Human Rights - A view from civil society’ at the Graduate Institute of Geneva. This event, hosted by the Permanent Missions of the United States and Canada to the United Nations, took place on the periphery of the UN Human Rights Council's 31st session. Mrs. Kate Gilmore, UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights moderated the event.

His Holiness expressed his gratitude to the US and Canadian Permanent Missions to the UN for hosting the event. He also acknowledged the moving addresses of the two speakers who preceded him.

“We are talking about the future of humanity,” he said. “No matter how small our voice here may be, it is essential we speak up. Sometimes people say all is well with the world, but they are mistaken. We are facing many problems. During my lifetime I have witnessed continual conflict and bloodshed in the course of which millions of people have been killed. We need to ask where we went wrong, what qualities we lack and why violations of human rights take place. Answering these questions and creating peace will require wisdom and compassion.

“Although I am a Buddhist monk, I am sceptical that prayers alone will achieve world peace. We need instead to be enthusiastic and self-confident in taking action.”

He said those now causing trouble and disturbing peace in the world are also confident, but are insufficiently moved by basic human values. Therefore, if we are to create a more peaceful world in the future, we need to introduce warm-heartedness and secular ethics into our general education system.

He observed that climate change and the ups and downs of the global economy are problems that affect us all. They are not confined to national boundaries. Focussing on secondary differences between us like race, religion, nationality and gender, stokes our inclination to divide people into ‘us’ and ‘them’, which easily becomes a basis for conflict. He stressed that if we remember the oneness of humanity and think of each other as brothers and sisters we can overcome that potential for violence.

Following the panel discussion, His Holiness drove to the Palais des Nations where he addressed about 3000 Tibetans. He assured them that he was in good health and thanked them for their prayers for his well-being.

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What Does It Mean When One Says Demons Have A 'Legal Right'?

It basically means whether it was inadvertently or done on purpose such as playing with the Ouija board and things to that nature. That would truly give a demonic presence legal rights into your life. Or you went ghost hunting thinking it was harmless all the time and everything turned out fine until 5 days later now the person realizes they brought home a demon. In these kind of cases, if you can possibly find out what the legal rights are that these vile demons are using to be able to attach to that person, get them properly taken care of by binding and broken before the Lord, and then cast the demons out of that person if they are on the inside of their bodies, or cast them off that person if they are attacking them from the outside of their bodies. I believe that our God is a God of perfect order and reasoning. And if demons are able to get inside of a person’s body, then there has to be some kind of specific reason that has allowed this to occur with them. Otherwise, we would all be having demons living on the inside of us 24/7.

This falls into the Spiritual Warfare category. Legal rights can be handled. There is nothing God can not defeat. With the word of Jesus we have so much power! But only through Him and our faith in Him. Otherwise it won't work. In my opinion, everybody I know has different beliefs on this subject so I'm certainly not trying to step on toes. I'm just giving the most valid answer I can give. In this world we won't always know the answers to some questions until were on the other side. It's kind of a scary thought I guess if your not at peace with where your going. But this subject definitely falls into spiritual warfare there's no doubt about it. In case you don't know what spiritual warfare is I'll talk very briefly about it and put its definition below.

What Is Spiritual Warfare?

"Concept of taking a stand against preternatural evil forces. It is based on the belief in evil spirits which are able to intervene in human affairs. Various Christian groups have adopted practices to repel such forces, as based on their doctrine of Christian Demonology. Prayer is a common form of spiritual warfare among Christians. Other practices may include exorcisms , anointing oil, etc...." The mind is what the enemy really goes after. He knows all our sins and how to make us feel bad about ourselves and that we are not worthy of love or forgiveness.

Remember when I said when a person becomes converted and receives God's spirit they immediately enter into battle. They will have to fight these powerful enemies every day of their life until they die. The first major opponent Christians face is themselves. They must battle their own human nature with its self-defeating, sinful and destructive tendencies. The apostle Paul referred to this constant battle of the mind Christians face in his book to the Romans. The second lifelong opponent true believers must face is the devil and the world he has deceived into thinking and acting like he does (Ephesians 2:2, 1 John 5:19, Revelation 12:9, etc.). Jesus, in his prayer to the Father before his crucifixion, reveals the ultimate attitude of those who do not believe God against those who do. I have given them (the disciples and all Christians by extension) Your words, and the world has hated them. . . (John 17)

The above information is from a Christian point of view however, there are many views due to the different demonology's. There are many different kinds of demonology is out there and some people don't know that not to mention you will also get different answers pending the different religions. It depends on the individual.

It's very important to keep the enemy from finding legal rights. We are all human and we make mistakes and God loves us no matter what and sometimes we make mistakes and let the enemy in by giving legal rights. I will admit that I have. I was just stupid and messed with a Ouija board taking a chance. This was years ago and at that time I had, had about 3 years experience under my belt and I still made the mistake. This is not a game it's very dangerous. I can't imagine anybody wanting to do this, actually wanting to be a demonologist. It takes a toll. It's a calling, not a choice. It consumes your life.

When we as humans go through periods like weakness, such as emotional trauma, physical trauma, break ups, divorces, health issues etc...There are just so many areas to which the natural walls of defense in the physical, spiritual or emotional system of a person are weakened, it leaves us vulnerable for the enemy. The same is true with drinking excessive amounts of alcohol, and especially taking drugs, because they lower our defenses. We are wide open for the demonic to just slip right in our life. It happens so fast. As I've said many times, when you open that door it is extremely hard to get rid of any attachments or possession and oppression. Please think twice when presented with anything like Ouija boards and things to that nature. It's best to just be curious and leave it at that. It's not worth going further. It can and will destroy lives. Demons prey on people through those mimicking another like an aunt who passed, or parent. It's only to,gain your trust to draw you in.

Many people in today's world are suffering badly. Too sick to work and can't even get their medication. They live in shelters and eat at the food shelters. Some people are so depressed about the effect of the economy. When someone has been just through way too much and are desperate for peace they actually make a pact to the devil. All you have to do is say it out loud it's not like it doesn't count if it's not done in a certain way or in a special ceremony like a lot of people think. People call this "demonic vows". It's like a spiritual signature that the enemy and his minions use as a legal right to gain access into our lives. Demonic vows can be made consciously or unconsciously. Often when a person joins a cult or coven, they are required to make vows with the devil. Demonic vows can be made unconsciously just by dabbling with the occult. Just by getting curious about the occult and reading forbidden materials (including horoscopes) can give the enemy your spiritual signature. Jesus warns us not to make any vows of that kind. It speaks of it in scripture.

We need to remember we have the power of Jesus through His Word. He said "they shall cast out demons in my name". Have 110% faith and they will be very limited how hard they can harass you. Some people have been driven to suicide. I was almost one of them. I'm speaking from experience on this one. Don't let any fear get in your way. That's exactly what the enemy feeds off of. Always keep a personal relationship with Christ and the Father.

Written By Jennifer L Auld

What is Demonic Collusion?

By Reverend Mark Hunnemann

EDITOR'S NOTE: This blog was originally posted on March 20, 2014. Mark will have a new blog next week.

"...so that we might not be outwitted by Satan; for we are not ignorant of his designs." (2 Corinthians 2:11)

COLLUSION--secret cooperation for an illegal or dishonest purpose. (Webster's Dictionary)

"Error, indeed, is never set forth in its naked deformity, lest, being thus exposed, it should at once be detected. But it is craftily decked out in an attractive dress, so as, by its outward form, to make it appear to the inexperienced (ridiculous as the expression may seem) more true than truth itself." (Irenaeus,  Against Heresies 1.2)

Corruptio optimi pessimum est (the corruption of the best is the worst).

As I was sitting and watching, a strong wave of panic rushed over me...I was watching last week's Ghost Adventures in which a young man dressed up as Satan began to read Satanic incantations (this was part of a Halloween factory they were investigating), BUT thankfully, they put a strong warning on the screen and muted his words entirely.These guys are known for doing whatever they can to stir the "hornet's nest" but I was petrified that millions of people were going to hear stuff they really, really do NOT need to hear. So, my hat goes off to the GA trio for making a very wise choice in this matter. Did you also notice the adult content warning at the outset? Good for them.

As many of you know, the TV show which follows GA is the Dead Files. My forte is not that of an investigative reporter, in which Amy Allan's credentials are put under scrutiny. Kirby does that exceptionally well, so my focus is elsewhere. In the text quoted above, we are told that we need--like Paul--to be aware of Satan's schemes...the way he operates. We must be aware, acutely aware, of certain diabolical strategies which are used over and over.

COLLUSION--is one such strategy which we must be aware of so that we are not misled by Satan's deceptions. It is defined as, "Secret cooperation for an illegal or dishonest purpose." (Webster) Forgive the repetition regarding the Dead Files, but I personally think it is THE show which most clearly showcases this particular diabolical scheme.

Suppose there was a car accident which four different individuals were eyewitnesses to....all from different angles. Let me ask this--what would you think if all four eyewitnesses agreed on EVERY single detail, in their reports to the police? They even used the exact same words to describe certain details of the accident. There would be something fishy about that, wouldn't there? The investigating officer might begin to wonder how much they had talked afterwards...and tried to make their stories sound alike. This certainly happens in other scenarios, and too much agreement can be as problematic as too little agreement amongst witnesses.When there is intentional behind the scene working to make stories line up with each other, it is known as collusion. People can be very creative in how they do this in order to haul in some cash. However, the true masters of collusion are Satan and his band of demons.

And as I have alluded to before, I do not know of a TV show which showcases this diabolical collusion more masterfully than the Dead Files. The result is a very, very convincing deception, which looks "truer than the truth." (Irenaeus) Please bear with me on this, because I well remember how deeply troubling it was for me when I first encountered demonic collusion of this kind. It almost threatened to overcome what I knew to be absolute verity/truth. I NEVER want to lose my sensitivity to what seekers experience when they are overcome with dizzying displays of complex collusion, as witnessed on the Dead Files. Feel free to disagree, but I am convinced that there is an immense amount of serious demonic scheming and activity going on during this show.

If you have the potential to deceive millions, then one would expect there to be exceptional demonic strategizing. This past week was no exception. Sure the producers cut and paste between Amy and Steve, but there is ALWAYS a string of scenes where both are coming to the exact same conclusion, "independently" of each other regarding a remarkable array of historical detail.However, the sad fact is that this former homicide detective is being "collusively played" just as much as his partner, Amy.The net result is that, unless you are experienced at spotting collusion, it will deceive you--it is perhaps the most effective diabolical lying strategy being employed against us.It is simply organized lying to accomplish a larger goal.

Once they have come to the reveal, then collusion has everyone in its infernal grip. Of course it is Aunt Hilda making all the ruckus...they even have an independent artist sketch of her! And by then it is impossible to accurately identify the true culprits (demons) because, unless it serves some purpose to self--reveal their demonic identity, then they will conceal it most of the time.

BTW, it was sad that, starting from herself (not dependent upon divine revelation) Amy came to the conclusion that the folks should move because she had no idea who shadow people were--only that they were powerful and dangerous--and she had no success in getting rid of them. The reality is these shadow entities are demonic, and are quite common, contrary to what Amy says regarding their rarity.

In closing, my advice is to keep your eyes open to the potential of demonic collusion, so that we might be equipped to effectively overcome our Adversary.

Addendum--one strong piece of evidence of the reliability of the eyewitness accounts of the gospels is the manifestly obvious lack of any collusion between Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

"Seeing Ghosts through God's Eyes" (also in a Kindle edition)...please consider purchasing my book which uses science, logic, and the bible to analyze the true source of power behind paranormal activity.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama Talks to the Deer Park Community

Deer Park, Oregon, WI, USA, 6 March 2016 - Today, as wild geese flew in formation honking overhead and a breeze bearing hints of spring blew over the snow scattered fields, about 300 people gathered in the temple at Deer Park Buddhist Center to listen to His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

Since his last visit in 2013, the Center’s founder, Geshe Lhundrub Sopa passed away. Therefore, on his way to the temple, His Holiness visited Geshe-la’s residence in the original Deer Park building where he paid his respects. Next, he visited the Kalachakra Temple from where he granted the Kalachakra Empowerment in 1981. Finally, after paying his respects before the image of Buddha Shakyamuni and Geshe-la’s reliquary in the temple, he took his seat.

Geshe Tenzin Dorje, now Deer Park’s resident teacher, welcomed His Holiness and his entourage on his 10th visit and asked him to consider Deer Park as his home in the USA. He said that the members had maintained a monastery here in accordance with their teacher’s instructions and requested His Holiness’s moral support. He made prayers for His Holiness’s good health and well-being and expressed the hope that Geshe Sopa’s disciples may soon meet with his reincarnation.

“Spiritual brothers and sisters,” His Holiness responded, “I’m very happy to be here again, although Geshe-la is no longer here. I’m happy to see that his students and followers are fulfilling his wishes. The great masters of the past like the Buddha himself and Nagarjuna are no longer with us, but their teachings have survived for more than 2000 years.

“As a follower of Buddha Shakyamuni, I am proud to think of myself as a simple Buddhist monk, just as I am also proud to consider myself a student of Nagarjuna. These great teachers, great thinkers, great philosophers and logicians did not rely on the Buddha’s teachings just because they were his own words; they analysed and investigated them. The Buddha advised that monks and scholars who followed him should examine what he said in the light of reason. Subsequent Indian teachers like Nagarjuna, Chandrakirti, Buddhapalita and Bhavaviveka did just that. Likewise, over the last 30 years I have engaged in dialogue and discussions with modern scientists, one of whom, Richie Davidson, is sitting here with his wife. I’ve learned a great deal from Richie, who investigates and analyses things like a student of Nalanda. And as a student of Nalanda myself, I have publicly rejected ideas like the existence of Mt Meru and a flat earth, despite the unease of some abbots and scholars.”

His Holiness went on to say that the Buddha’s teachings and the Nalanda tradition in particular are entirely based on reason. He said that Nalanda flourished as a centre of learning for several centuries, but now lies in ruins. The Chinese Buddhist tradition also derives from Nalanda, but only in Tibet were the works of logic by Dignaga, Dharmakirti, Shantarakshita and Kamalashila preserved. Today, His Holiness said, not only do translations of these books survive, but so does a thorough-going understanding of them.

“Geshe Sopa was among those scholars who escaped from Tibet,” His Holiness observed, “who contributed to our ability to re-establish our monasteries in India, where 10,000 monks now study. What’s more there are now people elsewhere who are taking an interest in Buddhist logic and science of mind from an academic viewpoint. Until 1959 there were people who thought of Tibetan Buddhism as ‘Lamaism’, not as a true tradition of Buddhism. Since 1959, an appreciation has grown that if you want to know what Nagarjuna or Dignaga taught, you can look to the Tibetan tradition. I have made an effort to show that Tibetan Buddhism belongs to the genuine Sanskrit Buddhist tradition.

“Today, although America is not traditionally a Buddhist country, because more and more people are showing interest in Buddhist philosophy and science of mind, small centres have come up here and there. However, it would be better if they were not only temples for worship, but centres of learning. I have urged people in places in the Himalayan region, like Ladakh, to ensure that even caretakers of temples should have sufficient training to be able to explain to visitors what they can see there. Even small monasteries can function as centres of learning.

“Here, due to the late Geshe-la’s determination, we have a quite well-established centre. You can do practice here, you can perform rituals too, but the important thing is to think of the centre as like a classroom. Since you have people here who are well-qualified to explain the teachings, you should hold classes about the science of mind that can appeal to everyone.”

His Holiness pointed out that the traditional texts dealing with the science of mind are based on the ‘Treatise on the Compendium of Valid Cognition (Pramanavartika)’ and the ‘Treasury of Knowledge’ (Abhidharmakosha) and do so from the point of view of the Sautrantika and Chittamatrin schools of thought. However, he said, there is also a text by Gyen Lobsang Gyatso, the founder director of the Institute of Buddhist Dialectics, who was murdered by Shugden people, called a ‘Higher Study of the Science of Mind’ (Lo-rig Gong-ma). In composing it he drew on the works of Nagarjuna and Tsongkhapa to present a science of mind from the subtler point of view of the Prasangika Madhyamika school of thought. Ultimately this derives from ancient Indian knowledge of the mind.

He said that in the past in Tibet, only monks were involved in this kind of study as if it was their sole right. Now, laypeople and nuns are taking part. Indeed, His Holiness will shortly be taking part in a ceremony to award nuns with Geshe-ma degrees. Soon there will be nuns and laypeople among the top scholars. He jokingly reported the grumbling of monks from monasteries that perform rituals in people’s homes that laypeople should not be taught so much because it leads them to ask questions they cannot answer.

“As interest in understanding the workings of the mind and emotions grows in foreign countries,” His Holiness said, “there’ll grow a need to debate with scientists who do not accept there is any mental function apart from the brain. Therefore, centres like this should be centres of learning.

“In addition, they should provide opportunities for inter-religious dialogue. All the major religious traditions convey the same message of love, whether they teach about a creator or not. If we are to create a happier humanity and lead more meaningful lives, we have to learn to show each other greater love and affection. We see many wonderful practitioners of these virtues among Christians, Jews, Hindus and Moslems. It’s because people have different aptitudes and dispositions that there is a need for such differences of approach.

“There are cases where religion is used to exploit people’s fears, but this is completely inappropriate. When the Buddha taught the truth of suffering he did so only in the context that he taught its cessation and the path to that cessation. I’m reminded of the story of someone arriving at a monastery in Kham and asking to see the abbot. His attendant replied that he wasn’t there because he’d gone to the village to frighten the old people. This is a sign of the degeneration of the Nalanda tradition. Nothing in Buddhism should lead to people feeling frightened.

“I request you to make this a centre of learning not confined to a narrow-minded sense of ‘lamaism’, but dedicated to a rich tradition of understanding that requires us to use our brains to the full. I look forward, when I come again, to seeing the classes you are holding and meeting the professors who teach them. I hope you can also extend links to the University of Wisconsin. I’d also like you to know that we have prepared books in Tibetan containing Buddhist science and philosophy extracted from the Kangyur and Tengyur. These are presently being translated into a number of languages such as English, Chinese, Japanese and German, and should be available by the end of the year. These textbooks can form the bases of classes in the future. Thank you, now it’s time for lunch.”

On Tuesday, His Holiness will give a short teaching on Geshe Langri Thangpa's ‘Eight Verses for Training the Mind’ and on Wednesday will take part in a panel discussion about cultivating well-being in ourselves, our communities and the world.

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Why Does Exorcism Fail?

This blog is designed to help you the reader understand why Exorcism also known as Deliverance sometimes fails.  The aspects of failure stem from different aspects, however 95% of the time it is the direct result of the person who was afflicted.  This blog is designed to help you understand what is required afterwards when ‘all is over’ and what becomes of the person.

Sadly, many times people think that after driving out the demons/devils that they can continue on in life with what they used to do prior to the casting out of the evil from within.  However, this is far from the truth or belief.  The way the person now has to live and operate is the crucial key for staying free.  Many cannot do this proper walk that is required and as a result they become ‘infected’ again, but this time the results are 7 times worse than what they were in the prior state.

What people need to grasp is how God now expects a person to live.  They are seeking counsel of the Lord Jesus Christ intervening before the Holy Father to set a professed child of God free from the demonic torment that this person is in.  When a person does not live to the expectations of God then they are basically making a mockery of what God has just done on their behalf.

Many times I have had people tell me point blank I simply cannot do this anymore.  I simply cannot live like this.  There are too many rules and they cannot bear this anymore.  My answer to them back is – REALLY?  Please explain to me why this is so difficult?

Many times this is a direct result of them being ‘tempted’ over and over again because they have not removed improper areas within their lives.  So let’s examine this so you can understand further, it’s not God who is failing the person, but rather the person is failing God.

If a person has been set free from an addiction of alcohol casting out the forces that control this addiction after proper forgiveness and repentance has been completed, then the person must adhere to certain aspects.  Certainly the person is operating once again in the flesh and it’s hard for the clergy member to get them to see.

Many times the person will not give up the ‘drinking buddies’ or social settings which directly put themselves into the mix of flesh once again.  They walk into these zones thinking that they are all free and that surely I’m not drinking but I can just be around these people.  They use the excuse that God commands us to love one another but they fail to understand that it also means from across the street, not directly across the table at a local ‘watering hole’.

By doing so God has seen the heart of the person so the demonic slide back into play because the person is basically mocking God by saying I’ve got this, I can handle this, see God I’m not drinking, etc., etc., etc.  This is a very slippery slope that one is entertaining and God will not be mocked.

The person who was set free must walk away from these ‘centers’ of influence within their lives.  They must openly understand you repented to God for your prior flesh aspects and now you are taking them back from God.  Therefore, God says fine take it (referring to your fleshly desires) back now but it shall be with penalties worse than what you once were before.

By the acts being committed after the exorcism is over, this person pushing the envelope so to speak is a slippery slope.  The desires become more and more intense, with the person becoming further separated from God and HIS love for protection.

So here are 8 points that need to be examined to maintain freedom and they are as follows:

1. Recognize—We must recognize the problem for what it is!  We can recognize the problem and the enemy in our life that is not God.

2. Responsibility—Take responsibility for what you recognize! Instead of blaming others or trying to pass the buck, humbly admit your transgressions.  We learn that quickly and clearly this is the way to confess if we would find God’s mercy.

3. Repent—In Jesus Christ’s Name.  For he took the curse of sin for us we can repent to God for participating with the enemy and with the sin that we now recognize as wrong and destructive.

4. Renounce—We must fall completely out of agreement with the sin and develop a “perfect hatred” for it. (see Psalm 139:21) Go forth and sin no more!

5. Remove—After we repent we can command all lying sprits, that readily accuse us of being condemned and under the curse, to depart.  We cease to participate with their lies.  We claim freedom in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1).  We begin to “reign in life” (Romans 5:17) rather than continue to “let sin have dominion over us!” (Romans 6:9, 14).

6. Resist—Draw ’nigh’ to God and resist the evil entity or entities from returning.  Absolutely refuse to get involved with any sin.

7. Rejoice—Give God Almighty thanks for your freedom.  Thank Him for every victory on your behalf.

8. Restore—We must help free others held captive to the evil one and sin.

These are the 8 ‘R’s’ to maintaining freedom after exorcism is completed.  The truest way to stay demon free is to start to do what Christ Jesus commanded ALL believers to do, which is to do the will of the Father.  Until we have arrived at this very advanced state within our mind and our heart we’re to understand the Father told us what we must do.

Then there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, "This is My Son, My Chosen One or My Beloved; listen to and yield to and obey Him!” Luke 9:35. So you must come to Christ Jesus, silently listen, hear him speak to you, and then obey what he commands you to do.

“But the anointing which you have received of him abides in you, and you do not need any man to teach you: but as the same anointing teaches you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it has taught you, you shall abide in him.” 1 John 2:27.

Therefore, to be truly free one must become a servant, one does not read about other servants, quoting their words. To be a servant, you must hear what your master orders you to do, and then you must obey; everything else is presumptive service. Think about it; would you want to employ someone who cannot hear your orders, and who only does what he assumes you want done?

Even worse is many servants doing whatever they presume you want done — no one following directions — everyone following their own ideas. To follow Christ Jesus is to hear and obey His spoken-to-you commands. Only when you hear Him tell you what to do, when to do it, and what words to speak, can you serve God.

Rev. Bradley Luoma

What is a Demonic Stronghold?

What is a demonic stronghold?

Hello my parabeauties. I hope you have had a fantastic weekend and free from bad weather. Many across the world are suffering so let's be sure to keep them all in prayer. I'd like to add that my blogs are simply my humble opinion and in no way am I claiming fact. I thought this goes without saying but apparently not. It's all based on biblical laws and scripture.

"For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through god to the pulling down of strongholds;" -2 Corinthians 10:4

A Legal Right is how the devil gets in, and a stronghold is how the devil stays in .  A Stronghold is something that you have to attack and go after and remove or "pull down".  In Most cases, A Legal Right- you renounce through some declarative process - you say, "this is something I want to be free from."

A Legal Right, for example, being involved in the occult, or committing a willful and deliberate sin, is something that gives the devil a Legal Right to attack your life.  So, If you've done this (involvement in the occult or willful sin), you have to repent, you have to renounce, and that is how you get free of the Legal Right.

But, what the devil does with the Stronghold is much more subtle.  For The Record, what the devil actually does is three-fold :
(1) he gets a Legal Right
(2) he establishes a stronghold
(3) he declares dominion in every area of your life

A Legal Right is how the devil gets in, but A Stronghold is how he stays in.  Once the devil gets access to our life legally, he tries to build an "infrastructure of evil" by enmeshing himself into every aspect of who you are, and that's how a stronghold is established.  Many people think that it is "themselves",-they think that these very behaviors that are really a stronghold - they believe are themselves. They don't know how to distinguish between "the real them" and the devil's stronghold in their life.  How do we distinguish what is a Stronghold and what is just "ourselves ?"  Well, sometimes we believe that some of the things that the devil does through us is "us", but the devil has so mimicked his behavior and activity in our lives that we act out that behavior, and in doing that, we are doing what he wants us to do, and yet, it's really the devil motivating it.

The Strongholds And Principalities

The principalities waging war on earth have gained footholds by pagan worship. The sons of light have battled these principality's by overcoming the peoples that worship these entity. That's why God commanded the Israelite's to:-

(Numbers 33:52 KJV) Then ye shall drive out all the inhabitants of the land from before you, and destroy all their pictures, and destroy all their molten images, and quite pluck down all their high places:

Depending on the obedience of the sons of light the stronghold is held or lost. Islam and its demonic principalities are fighting back and in fact will win for a while and triumph temporarily over the sons of light.

(Revelations 11:7 KJV) And when they shall have finished their testimony, the beast that ascendeth out of the bottomless pit shall make war against them, and shall overcome them, and kill them. And their dead bodies shall lie in the street of the great city, which spiritually is called Sodom and Egypt, where also our Lord was crucified.

Iran and Iraq have been the major strongholds of the principalities of demons. And guess where that hatred is directed..Israel and the "Christianised".

(Ephesians 6:12 KJV) For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

Identifying Strongholds And How They Enter

Our thoughts influence our emotions and our physical reactions. A thought may seem harmless, but it can become physically, emotionally or spiritually dangerous. Satan will bring evil thoughts into our minds. We cannot entertain these thoughts. Doing so will give way to the enemy. We need to rebuke the evil thoughts from our minds immediately. For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. (Romans 8:5 NKJV) Our way of thinking determines the way we feel. As we entertain our thoughts, our emotions become involved. Negative thoughts will bring about negative emotions. But those things which proceed out of the mouth come from the heart, and they defile a man. For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies. (Matthew 15:18-19 NKJV)

Giving in to our emotions eventually leads to taking some sort of action. But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death. (James 1:14-15 NKJV) This is very evident in the life of Amnon and his lustful desires for Tamar (2 Samuel 13). His lustful desires for his sister led him to rape her. Absalom was so angry at Amnon for raping their sister that he plotted to kill his brother Amnon in revenge. Anger, unforgiveness, pride, etc. If there is sin in your life that you are unable to break away from, you need to be set free from the demonic stronghold that keeps you bound. The demons controlling the stronghold need to be rebuked from your life, old habits need to be broken, and your thoughts and emotions need to come under the control of the Holy Spirit. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. (Romans 12:2NKJV)

This subject can go on and on and on. Feel free to research this yourself and compare it to what the Bible says. It's hard to really have a proper ending to this. This was a request so I hope I am ble to answer a few questions and clear up what the Bible says regarding this subject.

Written By Jennifer L. Auld

Insiders Testimony to the Dangers of Interacting with the Paranormal, Part 2 [The Cure]

By Reverend Mark Hunnemann

Continued from Long Term Effects of Investigating the Paranormal

Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. (1 Peter 5:8)

And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. (2 Corinthians 11:14)

~ THE PARANORMAL & SERIOUS HEALTH ISSUES - the correlation! A mere interest in the paranormal can cause health issues for you & your family and invite spirits to your home. My video review of ‘Spiritualism – A Warning,’ a great wee booklet by Ian Meredith.

~ My review also contains my own insights of health risks....that New Agers & literature by Mediums down the ages warned me of, when I was a Spiritualist. (emphasis added)

~ Please see related article by my dear friend Mark Hunnemann on my blog! https://yourspiritualquest.wordpress.com/2016/02/29/paranormal-interests-cause-heart-problems-and-more

...you shall know the truth & the truth shall set you free!”  ex-Spiritualist, Laura Maxwell

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xm8LcWs_edE  Laura Maxwell’s review of Ian Meredith’s booklet… on the experience and warnings from numerous mediums on the risks of Spiritualism causing serious health problems….and by extension, the paranormal.

My blog last week obviously hit a nerve. Last count about 1,500 hits. But I don’t care about stats…I don’t care about scoring debating points—this is an intensely personal issue for many people because it concerns your physical/emotional/spiritual well-being. Whatever our disagreements, I care deeply for the folks who are suffering due to their involvement with the paranormal.

Last time I quoted from paranormal researcher Timothy Yohe. It was refreshing to hear an ‘insider’ write so candidly regarding a topic that has been mostly swept under the rug by the paranormal community.

To recap, he warned of how investigating the spirit realm is causing serious health problems for many. He also spoke of how the demonic is behind this growing problem. One thing I didn’t mention was that he also stated that, due to cultural/moral decline, the veil is thinning. I agree. Overt demonic activity is at unprecedented levels in our country. Satan and his demons can appear as ANYTHING, and they can also make a house feel peaceful. They can lay low or appear as innocuous entities, but their very presence acts like poison or spiritual radioactivity…ravaging every aspect of one’s person…including causing organ failure. (see angel of Light above)

This time I want to move from the problem to the solution.

My dear friend Laura Maxwell from Scotland (quoted above), was deeply into Spiritualism for many years, along with her mother. They thoroughly immersed themselves into learning all they could about interacting with the spirit realm. For several years Laura had nightly visits from her deceased sister….or so she thought. (please read her excellent book, “A Spiritual Quest”)

 However, they were warned by their spiritualist mentors that it was common for mediums and psychics to develop serious illnesses, and die early….see comments above. In the video above she gives examples.

Neither Laura nor I doubt the sincerity of many of these mediums/investigators, and many truly are seeing real entities. But the issue is: what is the true identity of these entities? When Laura and her mom began to question the truth of spiritualism, their trusted spirit guides turned on them. And her alleged sister, morphed into a hideous demon. Laura tragically lost her mom to suicide, so the mental aspect of oppression is  tragically very real too. She was so oppressed she was utterly broken down. Laura has had more real, extraordinary experience with spirits than most reading this, and she knows that Jesus is the only cure. She is another ‘insider’ (or she was earlier in life)who can attest to how widespread this epidemic has become…of people becoming sick. She was taught that by the mediums themselves…and these warnings go back many years! Surely, that fact is significant.

When I have gone into an infested house I KNOW the family is in shambles before I even get there. Why? Because as the bible says, the devil is like a roaring lion, seeking folks to devour..in every way imaginable, including their health.

If you have a truly haunted house, then it is demonically infested. Ghosts are really demons. There is a test to prove this—in the name of Jesus, verbally compel every spirit you think is a ghost, to reveal their true identity. Actually, I would recommend a pastor or someone with strong faith to do this.

If a doctor accurately diagnoses an illness, and its cause, it’s all for naught unless the proper treatment is given. Likewise, accurately diagnosing the physical dangers involved with interacting with the spirit realm is a good start. But the correct treatment is necessary. Since the spirit realm is involved, and since unclean spirits (demons) are the cause of the organ failures, then the ‘cure’ must be spiritual as well. If you get anything out of this blog, the last sentence is the crux of the matter.

It is not an either/or though. If you have developed heart problems since becoming involved, then you need to see a cardiologist. However, as some of you can attest, the doctors often cannot pinpoint WHY you developed the problem/s. And sometimes they are at a loss as to how to help…it is truly a mystery diagnosis.

If the doctor is unable to help you, then there is the very real possibility of demonic attachment….it takes a trained minister/priest or deliverance minister to rid you of the underlying cause. Even IF the doctor helps you, then you still have the attachment problem. If not dealt with, then the symptoms are likely to come back with a vengeance because you haven’t dealt with the underlying cause as to why/how you developed heart issues in the first place (or whatever health problem).

We noted last time that Jesus encountered many people who had serious health issues due to demonic oppression. Jesus healed them by saving them (save, ‘sozo’ in Greek, can mean deliverance from a clear and present danger, physical or spiritual…or both)

In other words, those of you who are suffering, or know someone who is, due to involvement/fascination with the paranormal, don’t need mere discussion…though that is a necessary start. You need healing.

I’ll say it again: if a person is suffering due to spiritual reasons, then common-sense says that they need a spiritual healing. In the dozens of cleansings I have done, there were usually some physical problems directly caused by long-term exposure to spirits who are pure evil…demons. However, once the house/property was cleansed, the spiritually caused physical problems were cured—sometimes immediately and other times the problem faded away.

Sage/smudging is useless long-term, as are shamanic incantations, as they are occultic and offensive to Jesus, who is the King of Kings and the Divine Physician. I don’t mean to offend anyone, but if you are conversant with God’s Word, then you will know that the Living God is a God of holy jealousy. He will not share His glory with any false gods. Attempting to be healed of liver cancer through energy healing (e.g. Reiki), may work short term, but you are using demonic energy to heal a disease that may have been caused by demons. The Holy Spirit, not unholy spirits, will bring lasting, comprehensive healing.

If you are suffering from long term exposure to the demonic via the paranormal, then please contact me (or someone you know who is a Christian demonologist) and I’ll do my best to find a competent and compassionate person who can help you. Think about it….

Mark Hunnemann is the author of Seeing Ghosts Through God's Eyes: A Worldview Analysis of Earthbound Spirits. It's also available in eBook format.