another view of the unforgivable sin

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1261941/posts


It seems to me that Malachi Martin's assertion of a "perfect possession" is not heresy but doctrinally sound. Take for instance Our Lord's teaching about those who are guilty of the sin against the Holy Spirit. Christ said, if I remember correctly, that this sin will not be forgiven. I was always taught that this is due not to some inability of God to extend forgiveness and mercy but to a person completely cutting themselves off from the working of the Holy Spirit. This person is no longer able to receive God's mercy due to the working of his or her own free will and decision and even God will not violate someone's own free will. Of course, I am assuming that such a person has the capacity to freely choose.

So, is it not possible for a person to so give themselves over to a demon or demons that they cannot be exorcised due to the person's own actions and free will?

This kind of person might live in accord with a demon and function fine in the world and all the time be headed for ruin. This person could also be content in their life choice and have no desire to change it. I believe that is what Malachi is saying about "perfect possession."