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| Non-negotiable principle A person is never a demon, a diagnosis is never a demon name, and spiritual ministry never outranks consent, safeguarding, evidence, emergency care, or the person's dignity. |
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Emergency first
Stop ministry and obtain emergency help when there is immediate danger, suicidal or homicidal intent, a serious medical event, loss of consciousness, seizure, severe intoxication or withdrawal, or violence.
No diagnosis by demon label
Do not label schizophrenia, psychosis, bipolar disorder, dissociation, PTSD, autism, epilepsy, addiction, dementia, or any medical condition as a demon. Spiritual care may accompany, but never replace, qualified evaluation and treatment.
Consent and dignity
Participation must be voluntary. Explain what will happen, allow the person to pause or stop, protect privacy, avoid humiliating questions, and never treat manifestations as entertainment.
No coercive methods
Do not use physical restraint, pain, forced fasting, sleep deprivation, threats, repeated shouting, isolation, destruction of property, or pressure to confess suggested memories. Follow safeguarding and legal duties.
Medication and treatment
Never instruct a person to stop medication or abandon medical, psychiatric, addiction, or trauma care. Treatment changes belong to the person and the appropriately licensed clinician.
Abuse and minors
Do not spiritualize abuse or pressure a victim to reconcile with an unsafe person. Follow applicable reporting law and organizational safeguarding policy. Ministry with minors requires trained adults, transparent settings, and legally appropriate consent.
No demonizing people
Scripture describes a spiritual struggle, but human beings are not the enemy. Reject racism, scapegoating, conspiracy accusation, political dehumanization, and claims that a disliked person or group is inherently demonic.
Aftercare is required
Provide a concrete follow-up plan: pastoral support, healthy church community, Scripture, prayer, practical boundaries, sleep, nutrition, clinical care when indicated, and a way to report adverse effects.
| Stop conditions during ministry Stop immediately when the person withdraws consent; becomes medically unstable; is unable to remain oriented; reports new suicidal, homicidal, or violent intent; becomes physically unsafe; or the team loses calm, accountability, or role clarity. Transfer to the appropriate emergency, clinical, safeguarding, or pastoral pathway. |
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