

The Real Demons of Hallowe'en: Special Episode
10 snips 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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Intro
00:00 • 6min
Origins of Halloween and Ancient Religious Beliefs
05:50 • 23min
Belief in Multiple Divine Beings and Orthodox Spiritual Practice
28:22 • 8min
Exploring Ancient Paganism, Neo-Paganism, and Spiritual Warfare
36:48 • 12min
Spiritual Warfare and Divine Reclamation
48:22 • 13min
God's Love and Angelic Roles in Relation to Halloween
01:01:01 • 4min
God's desire to share his divine life with humans
01:04:51 • 18min
Transition from Paganism to Christianity and the Origins of Krampus
01:22:41 • 21min
Exploring the Relationship Between Demons and Humans in the Book of Tobit
01:43:16 • 5min
Demon Worship and Christian Saints
01:47:56 • 9min
Exploring the Role of Saints and spiritual warfare in Christian life
01:56:40 • 7min