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Published: March 31, 2020, 10:29 p.m.

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Episode 8.
\\nFor the title of this lecture I\\u2019ve used the Islamic term \\u2018Waswas\\u2019 in place of Christian term \\u2018Obsession\\u2019 to describe the experience itself but used the Christian / Western term \\u2018Demons\\u2019 in place of Djinns to illustrate the universal aspect of this experience. Please note this is not to diminish either faith it\\u2019s simply that the parallels offer a good reference point for my listeners.  I would ask for the duration of this podcast to park your assumptions and keep an open mind as we explore this subject.  

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There are some very obvious parallels between Waswas and mental health problems. I'm not suggesting that mental health problems are all Waswas, that is clearly not the case.  I do suggest the sources may not all be internal. Either way if you are experiencing some of the symptoms described in this podcast go and see both a mental health professional and seek spiritual guidance.   

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Sources:
\\nOriginal video: https://youtu.be/U79YMKWu_3w
\\n'Miracles and the Miraculous in Medieval Germanic and Latin Literature' edited by K.E. Olsen, A. Harbus and T. Hofstra 'Il combattimento spirituale\\u2019 Lorenzo Scupoli  
\\n'Spiritual Experiences', 'Secrets of Heaven', both by Emanuel Swedenborg,
\\n 'The Mirror Of Perfection' by Brother Leo of Assisi.  
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\\nLinks:
\\nhttps://www.islamicboard.com/manners-and-purification-of-the-soul/134304731-overcome-waswas-shaythans-whispers-worship.html https://thejosephplan.org/symptoms-of-demonic-influence-or-attack/  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emanuel_Swedenborg http://www.keyholejourney.com Jerry Marzinsky http://catholicharboroffaithandmorals.com/St.%20Francis%20of%20Assisi%20and%20the%20Devil.html   
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Music by Obliqka - https://soundcloud.com/obliqka

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