I would agree with your assessment that the women was probably possessed. I too have encounter people under demonic possession.

My comments were not intended to say that people can’t be demon possessed. I just don’t by in the defense the devil made me do it the case mentioned in the original post. It seems a little too convenient.

Form a Christian perspective the Doctrine of Original Sin states that after the first sin committed by Adam & Eve evil entered the world and all humans inherited a sin nature. Some would argue that apart from God all humans are totally depraved and evil. Others would argue that a sin nature does not necessarily make humans evil. From a biblical standpoint sin is anything that meet God’s standard. According to the Doctrine of Original Sin we live in a less than ideal, fallen world.

Let’s assume that Maudlin was under some sort of demonic influence. How did he get that way? Was it just a want time thing? Or was he just hoodwinked by Satan into doing bad things? From research, I have done most likely he did or was involved in things that caused him to be more suspectable to Satan’s influences.

I still don’t by the Devil made it defense though.

DH

Some people do believe the devil can put ideas in their heads but don’t think there are many in that camp.

DH

Let Us Spread The Truth, Freedom, Love And Peace all over the world

Our world is filled with evil, wars, poverty, social, economic and political as well as sexual problems, suffering and misery today because we are divided and we let these divisions force us to fight among ourselves and destroy one another.

This is foolish because all of us are the children of God and the universe and have cosmic roles to play to maintain order in the Cosmos.

If people all over the world can forget the color of their skins, religions, politics, genders, races, ethnicities, countries, states, professions, classes, and personal biases and join hands with each other to work towards spreading Truth, Love and Peace around the world, we can stop wars, crimes, injustices, abuses, discriminations, poverty, suffering and transform our world into a paradise for all to enjoy.

There is strength in unity. If we join hands and work together, we can change our world and make it safer, better and more enjoyable by: stopping human rights abuse, stop civil rights abuse, stop children abuse, children molestation, children murder, stop the abuse of women, stop sexual exploitation of women through pornography movies, stop human trafficking and prostitution, stop domestic violence, stop abuse and destruction of families by Child Protective Services, clean up the foster care system, clean up the children adoption services to cut down on children abuse, stop child sexual molestation, stop bestiality which is animal rape by animal lovers, stop animal abuse, stop violence in the world, stop crimes in the world, stop the breeding of illegitimate children, stop abuse of women in Islamic world, stop suicide bombing and terrorism using children, work for world peace, prosperity, world health, solve environmental pollution problems, stop wars, work for green living, stop the spread of nuclear and atomic weapons, stop WMD, stop the infection of man made viruses, make United Nations competent and effective, protect human beings from UFOs abductions and genetic engineering experiments, start monitoring biotechnology activities, raise awareness of biohazard issues, find cure for cancer and other debilitating diseases, stem cell research, diabetic research, start the economic development of developing countries, (World Economic Development WED), stop poverty in the world, solve Middle East problems, help people start their own businesses, create more jobs for people all over the world.

This world is ours and it is our responsibility to take good care of it or we shall lose it and become homeless!!!

Personal responsibility is (in my opinion) the most important lesson anyone can teach their children.

That seems to be what these people are saying. Of course, in the case of the man who killed his wife during an “exorcism”, he claims the devil went into his body from her body, and caused him to kill her. He never did say where the devil went from there, though.

First, it is a very lame attempt to escape personal responsibility. Our country/world would be in a much better shape if people took responsibility for their own actions rather than always looking for an out.

Second as someone who has a Masters in Theology I know that argument just doesn’t fly. The only way the “devil made him do it” would be if the guy is demon pocesed. For there would have to be a history of problems similar to mental illness possibly manifested might look something like multiple personalities. The Devil is not capable of planting thoughts in a persons head.

However, whatever reasons it seems that this guy is just very sick and twisted.

I kinda understand in that I would have a hard time believing my Babyhead could commit a horrible crime…however, I am a big proponent of personal responsibility and I would never make excuses for him or expect him to not be punished.

I think if people DID take more responsibility for their actions, then many of these crimes wouldn’t take place.

I really don’t know if anyone REALLY believes the devil made these people do it or not…so I am curious myself of what others think as well.