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Levels	Ana	Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Question: I was wondering if you could explain the different levels of demonic possesion. I've heard there are a few levels - the actual possesion being the last one and that it doesn't happen that often. I apologize if there is already an answer to this question, I looked, but couldn't find anything. Thank you.
Question Answered by Bro. Ignatius Mary, OLSM Dear Ana: The various levels of demonization that can lead to full-blown possession vary from author to author. Some authors list three levels: obsession, oppression, possession; others list four; I list seven levels. While full possession is still rather rare, but growing dramatically, the various other levels of demonization are pandemic in our society. In case you are wondering, I am not defining these levels, or even listing the seven levels that I use, in this public forum. If I did that people out there would take that information and try to diagnose themselves or others when they are not qualified to do so. When it comes to demonization there is one thing that is for sure -- NEVER, NEVER, NEVER play doctor when one doesn't even know first aid. Those not trained and qualified to diagnose demonization issues or counsel with demonized people should NOT attempt to do so. Those unqualified people who do place themselves and their "clients" in peril. So, I will not detail the levels of demonization to avoid encouraging the general public to diagnose when they are not qualified. But, it is enough to say that there are indeed levels of demonization ranging from the very mild to the severe to the fully possessed. With the milder forms of demonization a person can usually deliver themselves through prayer, living the good Christian life, participation in the Sacraments, and spiritual warfare prayer. In our HELP section linked below we have a link called, SEVEN STEPS TO SELF-DELIVERANCE. The more severe the demonization the more a third party (e.g., deliverance counselor or exorcist) is needed to help the person find freedom from their demonization. God Bless, Bro. Ignatius Mary For information on how to receive help see our Help page. We suggest that before contacting us directly for help you try the Seven Steps to Self-Deliverance. These self-help steps will often resolve the problem. Also our Spiritual Warfare Prayer Catalog contains many prayers that may be helpful. If needed you can ask for a Personal Consultation.

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Wednesday, October 10, 2007

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I was wondering if you could explain the different levels of demonic possesion. I've heard there are a few levels - the actual possesion being the last one and that it doesn't happen that often. I apologize if there is already an answer to this question, I looked, but couldn't find anything. Thank you.

Question Answered by Bro. Ignatius Mary, OLSM

Dear Ana:

The various levels of demonization that can lead to full-blown possession vary from author to author. Some authors list three levels: obsession, oppression, possession; others list four; I list seven levels.

While full possession is still rather rare, but growing dramatically, the various other levels of demonization are pandemic in our society.

In case you are wondering, I am not defining these levels, or even listing the seven levels that I use, in this public forum. If I did that people out there would take that information and try to diagnose themselves or others when they are not qualified to do so.

When it comes to demonization there is one thing that is for sure -- NEVER, NEVER, NEVER play doctor when one doesn't even know first aid. Those not trained and qualified to diagnose demonization issues or counsel with demonized people should NOT attempt to do so. Those unqualified people who do place themselves and their "clients" in peril.

So, I will not detail the levels of demonization to avoid encouraging the general public to diagnose when they are not qualified. But, it is enough to say that there are indeed levels of demonization ranging from the very mild to the severe to the fully possessed.

With the milder forms of demonization a person can usually deliver themselves through prayer, living the good Christian life, participation in the Sacraments, and spiritual warfare prayer. In our HELP section linked below we have a link called, SEVEN STEPS TO SELF-DELIVERANCE.

The more severe the demonization the more a third party (e.g., deliverance counselor or exorcist) is needed to help the person find freedom from their demonization.

God Bless,
Bro. Ignatius Mary

For information on how to receive help see our Help page. We suggest that before contacting us directly for help you try the Seven Steps to Self-Deliverance. These self-help steps will often resolve the problem. Also our Spiritual Warfare Prayer Catalog contains many prayers that may be helpful. If needed you can ask for a Personal Consultation.