Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World Demons: Ask Me Anything
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Sep 26, 2025 
Jimmy Akin, a senior apologist at Catholic Answers with expertise in theology, joins Cy Kellett to explore the reality of demons. They dive into whether demons are real beings or just symbols, dissect the powers demons wield in daily life, and clarify terms like possession and obsession. Akin discusses why angels might fall and how to protect oneself from demonic influence. He also tackles intriguing questions about Nephilim, ghosts, and the effects of past satanic involvement, offering insightful guidance throughout.
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Demons Are Real Persons
- Jimmy Akin argues demons are not merely metaphors and gives both rational and theological reasons.
- He cites preternatural knowledge, effective exorcisms, and Church teaching as evidence for real demonic persons.
How The Term 'Demon' Evolved
- 'Demon' evolved across cultures from Greek daimons to Second Temple ghost-concepts to the Christian 'bad angel' idea.
- Christian tradition settled on demons as fallen angels: spiritual creatures that are harmful to humans.
Don't Paranoidly Blame Demons
- Don't obsess over whether ordinary temptations are demonic; identify sources as world, flesh, or devil and respond.
- Instead, trust God, pray, and use ordinary means to resist temptation without paranoia.
Are demons real beings or just symbols of evil? Jimmy Akin and Cy Kellett of Catholic Answers Live tackle questions on their nature, powers, why they fell, and how to resist them. Possession, oppression, obsession—what’s the difference?