Demons' Nature and Relationships
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What is the reason for God's refusal to offer mercy to demons?

  • Their evil motivations are too strong to be forgiven
  • Their choice is irrevocable and beyond forgiveness (correct)
  • Their capacity to love has not been fully utilized
  • Their refusal to submit to human authority
  • What is the result of the demons' resentment towards humans?

  • They wish to bring humans into Hell to suffer with them (correct)
  • They are indifferent to human fate
  • They wish to bring humans into Heaven
  • They wish to help humans find salvation
  • What is the characteristic of a demon's heart according to Fr. Fortea?

  • It is filled with compassion
  • It is capable of forgiveness
  • It revels in the suffering of others (correct)
  • It loves all humanity
  • What is the similarity between demons and humans according to St. John Damascene?

    <p>There is no repentance for either after their fall/death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason for the demons' motivation to cause humans harm?

    <p>They are seeking revenge for their own punishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key to humans overcoming the demons' evil motivations?

    <p>Waging war against the demons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Demons' Motivations

    • Pride, possessiveness, and vengeance drive demonic motivations
    • Demons' pride has led to the loss of all good things from God and an irrevocable rejection of God

    Demons' Psychology

    • The capacity to love has been annihilated in the psychology of a demon
    • Demons' wills are completely set against truth

    Demons' Relationship with God

    • Demons have rejected God in a manner that is irrevocable and beyond forgiveness
    • God has not offered mercy to demons due to the irrevocable character of their choice
    • Demons resent humans and wish to bring them to Hell to suffer

    Demons' Behavior

    • Demons have no love and their hearts only hate
    • They revel in the suffering of others
    • They are intelligent and know human weaknesses well
    • They will not stop seeking human ruin until souls depart for Judgment

    Humanity's Response

    • Humans must wage war against demons
    • Humans have the opportunity to repent within this life due to God's mercy

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    This quiz explores the motivations, psychology, and relationships with God of demons, including their pride, rejection, and lack of capacity for love and truth.

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