my 17 yr old son joined a devil worshipping cult. Should I try to forbid it, or will that just encourage him?

Question

I've already had a conversation with him about it, and he's absolutely adament about staying a member. I should've seen the writing on the walls that time I caught him watching "Gilmore Girls". Now he's always muttering things under his breath like "give me power, O great Lucifer". It's gotten to the point where I'm terrified of him.

Answer 1

You should absolutely forbid it. He will fight you and may hate you for a while, but if you care about his soul you will stop him. These kids may not understand what it is they are really toying with so it is your responsibility as a father to protect your son from eternal damnation. Perhaps invite the family priest over for dinner. Only after your son accepts Jesus as his lord and savior will his soul be safe again.

Answer 2

Well some simple logic might help you out a bit.
What is referd to as devil worship is simply rebelous Christians for there can be no devil without a God. Many of these rebels are trying to say something or trying to get our attention as parents. I offer this simple advise. Listen and give him your attention. LISTEN. Whatever led up to this point is not working. Try something new. If you are a Christian then your answer will be found by prayer and fasting. If you are not Christian then you might want to look into it because your son is on the dark side of it.
I will pray for you.

Answer 3

You should be terrified because this is a monster you created.

Now you get to see (firsthand) what happens when children aren't punished and when boundaries aren't established while they are small.

I know you feel like you've been hit in the face with a rolled-up newspaper.

It hurts.

Gee whiz...what were you thinking?

Your plight should be a lesson for others to learn from.

Tell the truth about the matter.

Did you really raise your child or did you allow him to raise himself?

Does he respect you as a parent, or are you his friend?

Did you allow your son to use profanity (with reckless abandon) while he was a little guy?

Did you think it was cute?

Did you think it was his way of expressing himself?

Did you spank him (like he deserved) or did you put him in timeout when he was smaller?

Did (Does) he fear you...as his parent?

At any rate, going forward, you've got some tough choices and some very hard decisions to make.

You need to consult a counselor for a remedy to this situation.

All is not lost...BUT...if YOU fail to act swiftly and smartly, you could very well lose your son to the depths of the cult.

Answer 4

I used to look just like you, till I changed my red background. It made me appear too devilish.

In the unlikely event this is a real question, I suggest that you try to find out what his beliefs are, maybe go to one of his services, and search his room. If this is a terrorist group or a suicide cult seek professional counseling. If not, just wait a few years; he will grow out of it, and you will find better things to do than ask this type of question.

If he's considering college next year, I recommend Holy Cross in Worcester,MA. Freshman orientation shows the students which way is up on the crucifix.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

This can really be dangerous. If he goes far enough he may come to a point where he is no longer in control of himself.......This is not like dying his hair blue or shaving his legs or even drugs.....this has to do with the eternal. It isn't only a new way of life that he is tapping into it is death. It is his soul he is putting at stake...
Do whatever you can to keep him from it. Take away his car keys, restrict his going out time, if you can send him on a missions trip, pray for him, be a good example. One more thing - do not be afraid of him. Let God empower you and show your son Love.

Answer 7

Find out what his appeal is with this 'cult'. Keep in mind any type of following, religious and otherwise is a cult. I suggest you go with him and see what its about. I doubt he's drinking blood and killing people, but at the same time, if you know what its about you can help him realize that he cannot take those situations into real life and that he has to keep those practices at home. Don't forbid it because it's generally bad to forbid any practice or behavior due to the instability of the person involved and the encouragement for them to continue. Keep in mind. He's 17!!!! He's trying to find his place in the world and trying to BELONG.

Answer 8

My daughter who was 12 at the time woke me one morning to tell me that her 14 year old brother was having a ritual in the back yard to raise "Ashtaroth", a demon. Sure enough, he'd gotten hold of the book 'The Necronomicon' and was doing a for real demon raising ritual....I sent his little hooligan friends packing and told them all that if they really wanted to see a demon at 2 AM just wake me and tell me they're planning on trying this stunt again! I asked my son what he thought he was going to do with a demon at 2AM? If one had actually appeared, he'd be the first one under Momma's bed!
My son is 34 years old now, a Christian man, and the father of two beautiful kids. I tell you this to remind you that, yes...there is life after teenagers.
Good luck to you, Sir!!

Answer 9

YOU HAVE TO FORBID IT!!! If he is into a devil worshiping cult he will bring evil spirits into your house and life will go downhill from there. The bible says that the devil is here to steal, kill and destroy! You need to find you a church or a bible if you don't have one and start reading your bible and praying over your son and praying for the blood of Jesus over your son and asking for his protection through this. You have to bind the strong demons and cast them back. The bible says that what ever you shall bind in heaven will be bound on earth. Don't stay silent about this and let him walk into this. He is putting himself into trouble and eternal damnation.

Answer 10

wow! what a question.. I would say as a Youth Pastor in California and former Satanic Investigator... That it is your Job as the parent to 1st pray about the situation.. Go to your home church Pastor and Youth Pastor with this question.. They also need to start praying for your son.. If the Youth Pastor is any good at what they do they will initiate a meeting with your son. I would also encourage you to openly discuss your sons beliefs with him, try to understand what is going on in his life & why he chose this religious avenue. No matter what, do not get angry this will just push him away further. Let him know you do not agree with his desicion in a loving but forceful way.. Good Luck I will be praying for this situatuion. Pastor P