Is demon possession for real, or just a way of making excuses for one’s bad behavior?
Again, the answer to this question will be influenced by one’s religious faith. Demon possession has been embraced by many religions since very ancient times. Men, women, boys, and girls are portrayed as being possessed by demons, with these victims being helpless to do anything about it. The word “possessed” implies being seized by violence against one’s will and captured or carried off by force and held in prison. One or more evil spirits can dwell within the person and control what he or she says and does. It appears that the demoniac—that is, the person who is possessed—is acting or speaking. Actually, it is the demon that is using the possessed person’s body to speak and act through. In many religions animals are also portrayed as being possessed, causing them, either directly or indirectly, to harm humans by erratic behavior.
