Demoniac Children's Book?

wwkirk

Divine
A Children's Book of Demons
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has been condemned by the International Association of Exorcists.
The book is aimed at 5 - 10 year olds, and presents itself as a "parody."
Not surprisingly, it has a 74% negative rating on Amazon. One comment states"

his is purely Satanic. What kind of children's book teaches kids to summon demons and write sigils? This is degeneracy it's fullest form and it makes me sick that this is even allowed on the selves of ANY store.

Want to know what makes it worse? It teaches kids the original Greek, Hebrew and Egyptian names of these malicious demons... keep your kids away from this book and if they get their hands on it somehow BURN IT!!!!

I wonder if employing the original pronunciations could help activate the summonings?

Here's an article about the condemnation:
Exorcists Slam 'Demonic' Children's Book - Coast to Coast AM

By Tim Binnall

A group of exorcists are sounding the alarm over a children's book that teaches youngsters to summon demons. The troubling tome, titled A Children's Book of Demons, was published back in July, but only captured the public's attention a few weeks ago when Walmart began selling the book. As one can imagine, this sparked a considerable outcry online from people concerned about exposing kids to the proverbial dark arts, despite the fact that the 'spells' contained in the book are fictional and center around things like avoiding chores or besting bullies.

The furor surrounding the book has now reached all the way to Rome by way of a scathing statement from an organization known as the International Association of Exorcists. Group president Father Francesco Bamonte wrote on their website that "you don't mess around with demons. Whoever invites a child to summon a demon is like a person who puts a grenade in their hands to play with. Sooner or later the child will pull the pin and the bomb will explode in their hands."

Bamonte specifically took issue with how the book presents a number of symbols that children are encouraged to draw in order to summon different demons. According to the exorcist, these sigils are remarkably similar to the ones found in genuine magical manuals, known as grimoires. As such, Bamonte chastised the book's author for "simplifying a grimoire as much as possible" and "transforming it into a fun game: the demonic seals act as a 'telephone number,' to contact the spirits of evil."

Ultimately, the exorcist lamented that the book represents the latest development in what he sees as a gradual "project" aimed at making demonic entities more palatable to the public and, eventually, culminating with "the explicit proposal to worship the devil." While Bamonte's lament may have merit, one can't help but imagine that the publishers of the book are probably thrilled at all the free publicity his group is giving to the 'demonic' guide. What's your take on this curious controversy? Weigh in with your thoughts at the Coast to Coast AM Facebook page.
 

Rick Hunter

Celestial
Hmm. I wouldn't buy a book with this title for my own kid, as I wouldn't want her to ever take this topic lightly. Still I would have to read it myself to decide the furor over it is warranted. The author may simply not believe in the literal existence of demons, and so thinks this is a good exercise for children to face their fears.
 

wwkirk

Divine
Hmm. I wouldn't buy a book with this title for my own kid, as I wouldn't want her to ever take this topic lightly. Still I would have to read it myself to decide the furor over it is warranted. The author may simply not believe in the literal existence of demons, and so thinks this is a good exercise for children to face their fears.
Too bad Amazon hasn't provided a "look inside" option.
 
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