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names of demons	Omar	Saturday, November 17, 2007
Question: Hello Brother, I was wondering if the name they used for the demon in "The Exorcist" is a real demon? I didn't want to post the name, because, (and I'm not sure of this, so any insight you provide here will greatly be appreciated,) it's unsafe to utter the name of a demon? Thanks and God Bless.
Question Answered by Bro. Ignatius Mary, OLSM Dear Omar: I do not remember the name of the demon in the movie, nor is it important. The only time that the name of a demon is important is in a solemn exorcism (a real one, not a Hollywood one). Demons are pathological liars so even when they give a name it is likely to be a lie. This is why certain things must be done by the exorcist to assure the demon is telling the truth about his name. All this is important in a solemn exorcism as an exorcist uses the name of the demon as a way to gain power over him. Since the movie was based on a real exorcism it is possible that the name of the demon may have been the name revealed during the real exorcism. In my opinion, real names of demons should not be published in books or movies as it raises curiosity and caused some other problems that I will not discuss here. For us, we are not to ever seek the name of a demon. It is not important. Rather we can refer to demons by their attribute, such as the Demon of Anger, the Demon of Lust, the Demon of Adultery, the Demon of Alcohol, the Demon of Gossip, the Demon of Impatience, etc. Within the context of prayer to use the name of a demon, or in our case, referring to the demon by attribute, is needed. If we are talking about the subject, as we are now, giving the name of a demon or his attribute is okay. Many people have the misguided notion that we should not talk about Satan and the demons or even utter their name because it gives them more than they are due. The opposite is the case... Satan and his demons usually want to remain in the shadows and not be directly in the open. To say their name exposes them and gives them LESS power, not more, when we say their names or attributes in this context. We learn from the Bible that a name matters. He who has a person's name as a certain power over him. Adam was given dominion over the animals and thus he was allowed to "name" them. To say the devil's name of Satan or Lucifer is to make him crunch in that we hates to be exposed. We have nothing to fear except idle curiosity. We should never delve into demonology and the names of demons out of mere curiosity. This is a good question in that the information I have given here is needed by the general public. Be not afraid! But, also remember, "curiosity kills the cat" :) 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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Omar

Saturday, November 17, 2007

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Hello Brother,

I was wondering if the name they used for the demon in "The Exorcist" is a real demon? I didn't want to post the name, because, (and I'm not sure of this, so any insight you provide here will greatly be appreciated,) it's unsafe to utter the name of a demon?

Thanks and God Bless.

Question Answered by Bro. Ignatius Mary, OLSM

Dear Omar:

I do not remember the name of the demon in the movie, nor is it important. The only time that the name of a demon is important is in a solemn exorcism (a real one, not a Hollywood one). Demons are pathological liars so even when they give a name it is likely to be a lie. This is why certain things must be done by the exorcist to assure the demon is telling the truth about his name.

All this is important in a solemn exorcism as an exorcist uses the name of the demon as a way to gain power over him.

Since the movie was based on a real exorcism it is possible that the name of the demon may have been the name revealed during the real exorcism. In my opinion, real names of demons should not be published in books or movies as it raises curiosity and caused some other problems that I will not discuss here.

For us, we are not to ever seek the name of a demon. It is not important. Rather we can refer to demons by their attribute, such as the Demon of Anger, the Demon of Lust, the Demon of Adultery, the Demon of Alcohol, the Demon of Gossip, the Demon of Impatience, etc.

Within the context of prayer to use the name of a demon, or in our case, referring to the demon by attribute, is needed.

If we are talking about the subject, as we are now, giving the name of a demon or his attribute is okay.

Many people have the misguided notion that we should not talk about Satan and the demons or even utter their name because it gives them more than they are due.

The opposite is the case...

Satan and his demons usually want to remain in the shadows and not be directly in the open. To say their name exposes them and gives them LESS power, not more, when we say their names or attributes in this context.

We learn from the Bible that a name matters. He who has a person's name as a certain power over him. Adam was given dominion over the animals and thus he was allowed to "name" them.

To say the devil's name of Satan or Lucifer is to make him crunch in that we hates to be exposed.

We have nothing to fear except idle curiosity. We should never delve into demonology and the names of demons out of mere curiosity.

This is a good question in that the information I have given here is needed by the general public.

Be not afraid!

But, also remember, "curiosity kills the cat" :)

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.