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A '''demon''' is a supernatural immortal creature which is an enemy of [[God]] and totally evil. Demons may also be referred to as 'devils,' with a lowercase initial letter to differentiate them from The Devil, a title for [[Satan]].
A '''demon''' is a supernatural immortal creature which is an enemy of [[God]] and totally evil. Demons may also be referred to as 'devils,' with a lowercase initial letter to differentiate them from the Devil, a title for [[Satan]].
A [[succubus]] is an example of one kind of demon.
A [[succubus]] is an example of one kind of demon.
==Modern views of demons==
==Modern views of demons==
More liberal-leaning protestants tend to either ignore or explicitly reject the existence of demons, or view scriptural passages about them as metaphorical for sin or illness. The [[Catholic Church]] still claims demons exist and actively try to corrupt humans into sinful behavior, but has reduced the significance of this element of doctrine.
More liberal-leaning Protestants tend to either ignore or explicitly reject the existence of demons, or view scriptural passages about them as metaphorical for sin or illness. The [[Catholic Church]] still claims demons exist and actively try to corrupt humans into sinful behavior, but has reduced the significance of this element of doctrine.
More conservative protestants, especially those from evangelical denominations, see demons as engaging in a constant struggle for the soul of each person. Fallen angels who followed satan in his rebellion, demons are believed to operate in secret in order to corrupt and influence individual humans in order to ensure they turn away from Christ. For some examples of this, see the works of [[Jack Chick]].
More conservative Protestants, especially those from evangelical denominations, see demons as engaging in a constant struggle for the soul of each person. Fallen angels who followed Satan in his rebellion, demons are believed to operate in secret in order to corrupt and influence individual humans in order to ensure they turn away from Christ. For some examples of this, see the works of [[Jack Chick]].
==Demons in fiction==
==Demons in fiction==