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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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.
Demons Retain Angelic Power
- Angels and demons have hierarchical choirs with varying power levels; fallen angels likely retain their original power.
- Scripture shows conflicts among high-ranking spiritual beings, implying comparable power between angels and demons.
Use Holiness As Protection
- Maintain holiness because demons notably dislike holiness and it repels them.
- Stay in a state of grace, pray, attend Mass, receive Communion, and use blessed sacramentals as protective practices.
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?