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Good afternoon Father, does the church believe in katares, i know so many church going people that swear that katares are real and people can actually cast them on other people
Answer to Question 467 Katares or curses is the desire for evil to overcome the other person and cause him harm. Evil is very real so that means katares are very real but they can only cause you harm if you let them. I have often answered to the question of the evil eye which is the same thing. Essentially the phenomenon known as the evil eye is demonic in nature. It is a demonic influence which can affect certain people according to their belief and spiritual state. If the person has a strong faith and believes that the power of Christ will protect him from all demonic influences then he is totally protected, but if he lacks faith he leaves himself open to various demonic influences. In short, if a person believes that the envy of some people known as the evil eye can bring him harm, his faith in Christ is questionable. Demons have no power over us other than the power we give them. The evil eye is not just about what others can do to us, but also about what we draw towards ourselves. Through lack of faith in Christ, through our passions and sinful way of life we as receivers can leave ourselves without defence and vulnerable. Put on the whole armour of Christ and you are protected from all demonic influences
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