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Do you have a sexually transmitted demon?

 I went to public school. Sex is not a big issue in public school like it is in church and academy—at least I hope it’s still a big deal in Christian schools. In public school ...

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feistyshy
This is interesting; I've never seen it this way.
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Brettus
Unless you yourself have AIDS, I would refrain from saying it is not the worst thing that can happen to you. I'm assuming you have never seen someone go through that terrible disease, hence your trite remark.
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BUGS
Do you have any concrete biblical evidence that demons are transmitted sexually? I mean other than the circumstantial evidence you mention about Mary.
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Nik
"Condoms don’t prevent the most dangerous type of STD.." which is.. what? I thought you meant AIDS. Technically, this is the worst thing that can happen. Syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, Herpes viruses, etc are no match for HIV and AIDS. This is besides the point. Not sleeping around is really the only fool proof way of staying clean, even though condoms are extremely effective barriers.
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mv
need biblical evidence for this. the argument of mary magdalene seems weak. if you're talking about opening up yourself to sin and the detriment it can have on your entire being, especially your spiritual well-being, then i see what you are saying. but the article seems to imply that promiscuity directly brings on demons or demon possession. also, the Hebrew word for "knew" -- in the context, which of the two meanings did it have? both meanings, as you seems to suggest, or is the context solely referring to intimacy between a married couple, namely, Adam and Eve?
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AY
it is the first i have encountered the abbreviation STD being taken in this light and maybe i am taking it in a different light.But it is actually reality of the situation.I have been apart of sin.And I've...involved myself with beautiful pure young women, but after i would have defiled them they were not the same as before.They became addicts of the acts, and their entire character changed drastically.And so as youths we must be careful,sometimes it isn't all bout seeing...please keep in mind that everything has a spiritual side to it that we are unable to perceive in our carnal minds.We need to seek godly guidance and biblical support when we contemplate the actuality of things such as STD
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ipraiseu
Mmm. I wonder if what Paul said in 1Cor 6:16 can be applied here. It says, "Do you not know that he who unites himself with a prostitute is one with her in body? For it is said that the two will become one flesh." Sex as given by God is the culmination of a union of two people. Married people share a special deep union that does have spiritual qualities that represent God's union with his followers. (v. 15) Therefore, it is possible to sexually contract demons when one unites him/herself outside of the boundaries God has set because that union is unspiritual.
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RafB
That is totally different way of putting it. I've never thought about it that way but it's true. You usually hear about demons from the music angle and so much more but never sex.You know it really it gives you al the more reason to abstain.
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Perseus
Then why did He give sexual desire to all the animals as well? Or is their desire 'imperfect'? Whilst from a religious and moral view your theory of metaphoric (or even real) 'demons' may be sound, from a biological view it is actually, and simply, wrong. We are not given sexual desire in order to become closer to God. We are given it to survive, and procreate. How we use this desire may be addressed in moral and religious terms, but the desire itself cannot be. Sexual desire comes in many forms - which one is 'perfect'? However, I would also take you to task on claiming 'demons' may be transferred. That is very, very unfair on people who may have had loving and consensual sex. And 'demons' worse than AIDS? Come on, now. Demons may be expelled. HIV may not. I think this is a very naive, unfair, and ultimately cruel post. Cruel to young people reading who are confused and exploring their own (individual) desires.
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Dan
First of All, the rule must be established that sex is a sacred thing that was instituted by God for husband and wife to be united as one. It is not something to be done outside of marriage. Now to address the thought of a sexually transmitted disease, this statement fuses the idea of receiving some sort of demon as though it were a sexually transmitted disease. From what I know from the bible, I don't think there has ever been any mention of there being demons being transmitted in outside of marriage sex. If someone had outside of marriage sex and felt as though they were possessed by a demon, there could be a possibility that the person was facing a tremendous amount of guilt and shame that is sparked by the conscience which was instilled in us by God. Maybe the psychological effects of the actions might make the person prone to demon possession; however, it is unlikely that a demon would be transmitted through sex. It might be logical to think that after the action was taken, the person would digress in their spiritual life; thus being more vulnerable to demon possession.
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Lydia
A sexually transmitted Demon is worst than AIDs and HIV combined because while these two diseases may take your life away, they cannot take your spirit away. Whereas, when you have an STDemon, you are more susceptible to ignoring the Word of God and getting into something that could possibly kill you before you have accepted Christ. Therefore, you would die and go to hell. Which do you think is worst? Dying from AIDs and spending eternity with God or dying without AIDs and spending eternity in torment in hell and the lake of fire? Finally, animals do not have spirits therefore, their need to procreate is just as God intended. It is therefore perfect, yet we have spirits and have allowed ourselves to be tricked by Satan into spiritual damnation.
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Diamond
I can understand where this article is coming from. You see ut all the time where people go to far in a relationship and they start acting competely different. Who's to say its not a demon. I can't prove that it is but i can't say its not.
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Curly Wings
This sounds very interesting and yet very new to me. I never heard of an issue such as this, knowing that this is worse than a serious physical disease. This might be a spiritual malady...somewhat like fleshly lust whom Apostle Paul is dealing with in his epistles to the brethren in different churches. I've read a book years ago dealing with the different kinds of demon that might possess a person unknowingly, one of those is demon of lust. It is often unconsciously invited when you disconnect yourself from God and let your thoughts wonder in sinning. sin starts in the mind, and if indulged, an act can be committed...Its very specious...Satan uses subtle ways to ensnare us. We need the healing and saving grace of God!
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hminteresting
If that's the case of someone inheriting the characteristics of whoever they sleep with, what about the issue of rape? Does the woman or the baby conceived take on the characteristics of the man that took advantage of her? I don't believe in a sexually transmitted demon...if anything, it's the guilt in the conscience that would leave one more open to the devil leading them further down the path of sin, but I don't exactly think that you can take on the negative characteristics of the person you sleep with. Just my two cents.
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Jak
I Think People, Myself Included, Have Never Perceived Sex As Being Something That Can Create Leeway For The Devil. This Was A Real Eye Opener.
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Anonymous
I believe it is wrong to equate sin and demon possession. Demon possession is when the devil is actually controlling your life. Sin is when you succumb to the temptations of the devil. I agree with the author that when you are in a sexual relationship you can become like the other person, including picking up their bad habits and attitudes, but that is not demon possession. I'm surprised Insight published something this unbiblical.
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dormgirl
My freshman year in college I lived on a floor for girls in engineering. It was our first year away from our parents and we would sometimes play the parent and jokingly tell each other to be safe and such when a roommate left to go to a party, but one of my favorite phrases that I thought I would share was "Condoms don't protect the heart" Now whenever someone leaves to go somewhere we say "be safe, have fun, and condoms don't protect the heart!"
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atm
once you get involved in sexual activities it is very hard to stop or get out of it.
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