Demonology Vs Demonology

Incidents of Humanity that cannot solve events using logic and scientific reasoning always turn towards the supernatural for an explanation. Yet when looking at the supernatural reasoning you dwell into reasons that always give an answer to the unknown. This is seen today when someone passes away or objects move from one point to another that defies the laws of science that humanity has grown a custom too. When looking at the supernatural you have a range of beliefs that vary from ghosts to demons. Every culture and religion has there own views on how to interact with the supernatural.

Cases of demonology have been well documented throughout many cultures today. This is widely depicted within today’s society through cinema and stories. Folklore, however, is not the only driving force behind demonology. Demonology can be rooted back to the beginning of religious conception. It is also important to differentiate between demons and demonology. Demonology is the study of demons whereas demons are malevolent spirits that cause harm or discomfort.

Demonology is not restricted to just one culture or religion. It holds a vast meaning among many cultures and relates to the geographical location of each religion. Every culture recognizes its own demons and holds their own interpretations of what the demons are capable of. They also embrace the methodology to ensure these demons either leave or are prevented from causing further harm or damage.

The Christian belief of demonic forces has been present since the coming of Lucifer. The Christian views of demons involve the idea of possessions and provide answers to the evil actions that occur amongst the living. Although Christianity does not admit to the existence of demons...

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... a method of healing. It can hold negative consequences’ since human that posses the ability to call upon demons can use it to inflict harm.

Christians saw witchcraft in their culture during the Salem witch-hunts in the United States. This was a time where fear when performing actions that were out of the norm of society labeled one as a witch. During these times, the accused of witchery, were condemned to death. Society placed tests such as submerging the accusing in water. If the accused were to survive then surely they were a witch but on the other hand if the accused died, due to drowning, then they were not a witch and society has made a mistake.

The Islamic faith also believes in witchcraft but believe in two separate kinds. The belief that an individual practices witchcraft for the good of society to rid of evil and reverse any evil doings is one.