The Lord of Spirits The Real Demons of Hallowe'en: Special Episode
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Oct 30, 2020 
Orthodox Christian priests Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick and Fr. Stephen De Young discuss the origins of Halloween, ancient religious beliefs, spiritual warfare, divine reclamation, demon worship, and the role of saints in Christian life. They emphasize the interplay between physical and spiritual realms, delve into the battle against Satan's fantasies, and explore God's desire to share his divine life with humans.
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Rediscovering Full Reality
- The universe includes both material and spiritual realities that modern culture often neglects.
- Christianity has traded much ancient spiritual wisdom for scientific progress, losing sight of spiritual interaction.
Pagans Saw Gods as Real
- Ancient pagans experienced gods as real spiritual beings assigned to territories.
- These gods were once just governors and guides, not fictional myths or mere characters.
Fallen Angels Behind Pagan Gods
- The biblical narrative explains pagan gods as fallen angels assigned to govern nations.
- These angels rebelled by accepting worship meant for God, causing spiritual conflict.