Did you noticed how he mix scripture with UFOs, had the people shave their hair, had the men castrate themselves, and then all committed suicide at the time Hale Bop comet was visible becaue he believed a space ship was waiting for them behind the comet?
This is why Christians tell the good news because people are lost and seeking and will believe a lie.
2007-03-19 11:45:51 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes, I think that it is entirely possible that he was if not demonically possessed, at least demonically influenced.
1 Timothy 4:1 Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, 2 through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared,
2007-03-19 13:53:38 · answer #1 · answered by Martin S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I think all believers are nuts. Heavens Gate, Branch Dravidian, Scientology, Raelians, Peoples Temple,...
the list never stops and includes even the ones that are considered religions. They all use the same methods of converting the vulnerable.
It is just that, like most long term parasites, the major religions refrain from killing their victims off so quickly.
2007-03-19 18:59:48 · answer #2 · answered by U-98 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That cult leader, was not a Christian. I watched some of that on TLC. And that cult leader was not a Christian even though He said he was. Yes, He was demonically possessed. I feel sorry for all those family member's who lost loved one's, not by choice.
2007-03-19 18:53:20 · answer #3 · answered by jrealitytv 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Romans 1:24 Â Therefore God, in keeping with the desires of their hearts, gave them up to uncleanness, that their bodies might be dishonored among them, 25Â even those who exchanged the truth of God for the lie and venerated and rendered sacred service to the creation rather than the One who created, who is blessed forever. Amen.
2007-03-19 18:52:32 · answer #4 · answered by babydoll 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Exodus 2:11-12
11And it came to pass in those days, when Moses was grown, that he went out unto his brethren, and looked on their burdens: and he spied an Egyptian smiting an Hebrew, one of his brethren.
12And he looked this way and that way, and when he saw that there was no man, he slew the Egyptian, and hid him in the sand.
There seems to be a fine line between "demonically possessed" and "divinely inspired".
2007-03-19 19:01:55 · answer #5 · answered by Praetorian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not demonically possessed but in serious need of psychological help.
2007-03-19 18:49:53 · answer #6 · answered by Lana 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Ummm... shenjingbing?
2007-03-19 18:53:27 · answer #7 · answered by Lizzie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This person was very delusional.....sick.....
The people died, because they wanted to believe him.....what a loss...
2007-03-19 18:53:05 · answer #8 · answered by Kerilyn 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, I think he was mentally ill.
2007-03-19 18:53:17 · answer #9 · answered by milomax 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋