tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555487744976580528.post1381947163004842717..comments2023-11-02T07:44:36.283-07:00Comments on Orthodoxy and Recovery: The Devil and the DrinkUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555487744976580528.post-86459153003915549022012-02-25T09:42:46.409-08:002012-02-25T09:42:46.409-08:00I'm pretty sure most cases are physiological. ...I'm pretty sure most cases are physiological. However, there are legitimate cases of demonic assault in sleep. I'm not ruling those out, but most cases are usually related to the body. The Fathers are also quick to point out that physical explanations for paranormal experiences should first be used before jumping to conclusions. Not every nightmare comes from the devil, and our imaginations can get the best of us.Fr. Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01377360010219230919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555487744976580528.post-15332992896115200932012-02-25T09:27:57.161-08:002012-02-25T09:27:57.161-08:00Are you sure your not looking at it from a secular...Are you sure your not looking at it from a secular point of view?It seems pretty obviously demonic to me.Especially my experience of what happens when you pray the name of Christ at it.Tamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03153024725095778682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555487744976580528.post-66473273399169486442012-02-23T07:42:59.096-08:002012-02-23T07:42:59.096-08:00I think I will ease into it. I don't want thi...I think I will ease into it. I don't want things to get 'cranky' on the blog.Fr. Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01377360010219230919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555487744976580528.post-39741711709444282652012-02-23T07:41:13.653-08:002012-02-23T07:41:13.653-08:00Sleep paralysis usually isn't demonic, but due...Sleep paralysis usually isn't demonic, but due to physiological issues - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep_paralysis<br />Of course, passing out from drinking is a little more than sleep paralysis, as in, "Where am I?" ;)Fr. Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01377360010219230919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555487744976580528.post-47561244987997133512012-02-23T05:38:40.209-08:002012-02-23T05:38:40.209-08:00I remember when I used to drink every night and be...I remember when I used to drink every night and being tormented every night with that demonic sleep paralysis thing - all night.I bet you know what Im talking about.Tamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03153024725095778682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555487744976580528.post-54725185181103654852012-02-21T09:56:18.097-08:002012-02-21T09:56:18.097-08:00Please write some more on the topic of demonology....Please write some more on the topic of demonology. Especially if it is connected to a 'broken will' in any way. Say how you can know you are affected by a demon and how you can be rid of it.<br /><br />I have often wondered why self-discipline just doesn't crack it with an addiction. Then of course you get so demoralized and think you're such a failure, then you give up completely because you can't see any hope.<br /><br />Great blog.Maussyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04464814573918886160noreply@blogger.com