Christian Discussion Thread XI: Anicetus’ Revenge

[Kowani]

Why are yoga and vegetarianism signs of demonic possession lol. I want to know more about whoever wrote that.

Why do you think Alabama banned yoga in the 1990’s, hmmmm?

[Sundiata]

Why are yoga and vegetarianism signs of demonic possession lol. I want to know more about whoever wrote that.

Growing up, I've been to some churches that believed that yoga invited demonic possession.

I personally think so.

[Luminesa]

As someone who, at one point in my life, experienced what I definitely felt to be demonic obsession (not possession), I can safely say that neither Harry Potter, nor D&D, nor Halloween, nor video games, nor LotR caused me to feel that demons were threatening my soul. Rather, all of these things are fun and engaging, and the most important thing about reading any book or participating in any celebration is to do so with awareness and discernment.

[Salus Maior]

Growing up, I've been to some churches that believed that yoga invited demonic possession.

I personally think so.

It's just stretching.

Sure, it started in a religious context, but most people don't have a connection to that.

[Luminesa]

Yoga isn’t demonic, but traditionally the practice stemmed from certain spiritual exercises in Hindu. Many of the positions are meant to represent certain tenants of Hinduism and the activation of chakras, though I imagine Suri might be able to explain that better than I can. Most American people doing it who are NOT Hindu do it because it looks fashionable and feels good, and a lot of yoga instructors are not devout Hindus. You can always just do Pilates, which are almost the same thing.

[Luminesa]

Why are yoga and vegetarianism signs of demonic possession lol. I want to know more about whoever wrote that.

Why do you think Alabama banned yoga in the 1990’s, hmmmm?

Banning yoga seems a little far, given many Hindus genuinely use it as a part of religious practice.

[Kowani]

Why do you think Alabama banned yoga in the 1990’s, hmmmm?

Banning yoga seems a little far, given many Hindus genuinely use it as a part of religious practice.

I uh
I don’t think that was exactly high on the list of priorities at the time

[Loeje]

Fellow Christians of NationStates, what's your "Demonic Possession Score?" I managed to tick off eight.

This is just something I chanced across whilst browsing Reddit, and thought you all might get a laugh out of it. I find it particularly hilarious that someone would think that reading The Lord of the Rings, a book series by a deeply Christian author who consciously incorporated Christian theological concepts into his work, might bring about demonic possession.

I got three. And I definitely don't think Lord of the Rings is demonic.

[Borderlands of Rojava]

Why are yoga and vegetarianism signs of demonic possession lol. I want to know more about whoever wrote that.

Why do you think Alabama banned yoga in the 1990’s, hmmmm?

Tfw Yallqaeda bans you from working out cause "muh pagan traditions bad."

[Dylar]

Fellow Christians of NationStates, what's your "Demonic Possession Score?" I managed to tick off eight.

This is just something I chanced across whilst browsing Reddit, and thought you all might get a laugh out of it. I find it particularly hilarious that someone would think that reading The Lord of the Rings, a book series by a deeply Christian author who consciously incorporated Christian theological concepts into his work, might bring about demonic possession.

Let's see here:
LOTR
Video games
D&D
Halloween
Rock music
Heavy metal
Meditation (after all, silent prayer is technically a form of meditation)
Yoga
So, 8 total.

[Celritannia]

Fellow Christians of NationStates, what's your "Demonic Possession Score?" I managed to tick off eight.

This is just something I chanced across whilst browsing Reddit, and thought you all might get a laugh out of it. I find it particularly hilarious that someone would think that reading The Lord of the Rings, a book series by a deeply Christian author who consciously incorporated Christian theological concepts into his work, might bring about demonic possession.

Let's see here:
LOTR
Video games
D&D
Halloween
Rock music
Heavy metal
Meditation (after all, silent prayer is technically a form of meditation)
Yoga
So, 8 total.

"Hello, Imperial Inquisition? We have a heretic here."

[Celritannia]

Growing up, I've been to some churches that believed that yoga invited demonic possession.

I personally think so.

You personally think Yoga is demonic?
How? Why?

[Salus Maior]

Fellow Christians of NationStates, what's your "Demonic Possession Score?" I managed to tick off eight.

This is just something I chanced across whilst browsing Reddit, and thought you all might get a laugh out of it. I find it particularly hilarious that someone would think that reading The Lord of the Rings, a book series by a deeply Christian author who consciously incorporated Christian theological concepts into his work, might bring about demonic possession.

Let's see here:
LOTR
Video games
D&D
Halloween
Rock music
Heavy metal
Meditation (after all, silent prayer is technically a form of meditation)
Yoga
So, 8 total.

I'm surprised "Catholic" isn't on there.

The guys who made that really missed out on that bit : P

[Luminesa]

I did this bizarre test and got a 6-7. Uhhhh...okay then.

[Ethel mermania]

Fellow Christians of NationStates, what's your "Demonic Possession Score?" I managed to tick off eight.

This is just something I chanced across whilst browsing Reddit, and thought you all might get a laugh out of it. I find it particularly hilarious that someone would think that reading The Lord of the Rings, a book series by a deeply Christian author who consciously incorporated Christian theological concepts into his work, might bring about demonic possession.

I tick off eight as well(vegetarianism, LOTR, Video Games{NS counts here too, so none of you get off with 0}, Harry Potter, Halloween, Fornication, Rock music, Heavy Metal). And thinking about taking up an ninth at some point (yoga).

Tbf, I think the twilight films do belong on the list.

[Loeje]

Fellow Christians of NationStates, what's your "Demonic Possession Score?" I managed to tick off eight.

This is just something I chanced across whilst browsing Reddit, and thought you all might get a laugh out of it. I find it particularly hilarious that someone would think that reading The Lord of the Rings, a book series by a deeply Christian author who consciously incorporated Christian theological concepts into his work, might bring about demonic possession.

Let's see here:
LOTR
Video games
D&D
Halloween
Rock music
Heavy metal
Meditation (after all, silent prayer is technically a form of meditation)
Yoga
So, 8 total.

If silent prayer is meditation, then I would have four, but I don't think that's what they meant.

[Kowani]

Fellow Christians of NationStates, what's your "Demonic Possession Score?" I managed to tick off eight.

This is just something I chanced across whilst browsing Reddit, and thought you all might get a laugh out of it. I find it particularly hilarious that someone would think that reading The Lord of the Rings, a book series by a deeply Christian author who consciously incorporated Christian theological concepts into his work, might bring about demonic possession.

After looking up a lot of the terms…6. Bo-ring
Though perhaps the works of EA and Activision truly are demonic activity...

[Baldwin Park]

Does anyone feel spiritual attack through the game? There are players RPing with demonic names and satanic imagery. Their presence normalizes a corrupting and evil influence. I'm thinking of leaving cause it just seems too prevalent right now. Just sharing my thoughts. Hi to all.

[Luminesa]

Does anyone feel spiritual attack through the game? There are players RPing with demonic names and satanic imagery. Their presence normalizes a corrupting and evil influence. I'm thinking of leaving cause it just seems too prevalent right now. Just sharing my thoughts. Hi to all.

Through...what game, fren?

[Loeje]

Does anyone feel spiritual attack through the game? There are players RPing with demonic names and satanic imagery. Their presence normalizes a corrupting and evil influence. I'm thinking of leaving cause it just seems too prevalent right now. Just sharing my thoughts. Hi to all.

Which game? Do you mean NationStates?

[The Blaatschapen]

I tick off eight as well(vegetarianism, LOTR, Video Games{NS counts here too, so none of you get off with 0}, Harry Potter, Halloween, Fornication, Rock music, Heavy Metal). And thinking about taking up an ninth at some point (yoga).

Tbf, I think the twilight films do belong on the list.

Eh, so were the Beatles.

[Celritannia]

Fellow Christians of NationStates, what's your "Demonic Possession Score?" I managed to tick off eight.

This is just something I chanced across whilst browsing Reddit, and thought you all might get a laugh out of it. I find it particularly hilarious that someone would think that reading The Lord of the Rings, a book series by a deeply Christian author who consciously incorporated Christian theological concepts into his work, might bring about demonic possession.

15

1. Ouiji Board (used one a few times)
2. Cyberpunk Culture
3. Meditation (did it a few years ago)
4. LOTR
5. Alt Comix
6. Vampirism
7. Video Games
8. Harry Potter
9. D&D
10. Halloween
11. Fornication
12. Skull and Cross Bones
13. Rock Music
14. Heavy Metal
15. Goth Culture

[The Blaatschapen]

Fellow Christians of NationStates, what's your "Demonic Possession Score?" I managed to tick off eight.

This is just something I chanced across whilst browsing Reddit, and thought you all might get a laugh out of it. I find it particularly hilarious that someone would think that reading The Lord of the Rings, a book series by a deeply Christian author who consciously incorporated Christian theological concepts into his work, might bring about demonic possession.

15

1. Ouiji Board (used one a few times)
2. Cyberpunk Culture
3. Meditation (did it a few years ago)
4. LOTR
5. Alt Comix
6. Vampirism
7. Video Games
8. Harry Potter
9. D&D
10. Halloween
11. Fornication
12. Skull and Cross Bones
13. Rock Music
14. Heavy Metal
15. Goth Culture

How are you having vampirism?

[Celritannia]

15

1. Ouiji Board (used one a few times)
2. Cyberpunk Culture
3. Meditation (did it a few years ago)
4. LOTR
5. Alt Comix
6. Vampirism
7. Video Games
8. Harry Potter
9. D&D
10. Halloween
11. Fornication
12. Skull and Cross Bones
13. Rock Music
14. Heavy Metal
15. Goth Culture

How are you having vampirism?

Let's just say, hickies are for wimps

[The New California Republic]

Well this got dark quickly.