According to Catholicism, why are some demons more difficult to cast out than others?
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It is because there are different levels or hierarchies of angels, demons being fallen angels. If one gets possessed/oppressed by a more malignant demon, its exorcism would be more difficult because such a demon is more disobedient to God.
Listen to the talks here by a Catholic priest who is an expert in demonology and exorcism, e.g. the
- ones listed under the heading "Angels and Demons"
- "TU Newman Center Conference on Exorcism" talk
- "Interview on Exorcism, Reason in Society, Philosophy and Theology"
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