Talk:Baal (demon)

In the article it says it is ironic that Diablo II features a boss named Baal. How is this ironic? Baal is used in this sense as one of the three rulers of hell, which is consistent with his depiction in demonology. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 141.219.239.233 (talk) 11:21, 22 April 2009 (UTC)

I think the image of Baal in the video game is interest. It allows for a comparison between the tradition Baal and comtemporary use. [anon user]

They have a link to the article to the video game. If readers care they can follow that link for all the info they ever wanted, but it doesn't belong here. We could fill up every article on this magazine with trivial references to that topic in TV shows, movies and video games, they just aren't that significant. DreamGuy 18:18, Apr 15, 2005 (UTC)

Demons in Christianty?

I was shocked by reading "Christian demon"... I'm quite sure (Roman Catholic) Christianty doesn't believe in demons, or alike. What do "Christian" means here? It's not stated nor linked... Maybe Medieval Christianty or something? --euyyn 11:47, 7 June 2006 (UTC)

You mean the same Roman Catholic Church that recognizes and performs exorcisms? It's in the Catechism: http://www.vatican.va/archive/ccc_css/archive/catechism/index/d.htm -- 13 April 2008

RESPONSE

Demons are a very central theme in Christianity, I don't understand how you do not know that. http://www.religioustolerance.org/dem_bibl.htm —Preceding unsigned comment added by 96.51.155.100 (talk) 14:20, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

Merge topic

Should this page be merged with the god Baal, as the demon described on this page is basically a christian interpretation of the aforementioned god? Many gods of polytheistic belief systems were regarded as "demons" by early Christianity, as they were seen as a form of idol worship. In the Dictionaire Infernal, the Hindu goddess Kali is listed as a demon, and many other deities who are listed on Wikipedia have also been regarded as demons by various sources. Further, several of the articles on these deities include descriptions of various misinterpretations of the beliefs of those who worshiped them, including the artile on the god Baal. Are the differences between the Semetic god and the demon based off of it different enough that the Christian demon is effectively a completely different being, or should these articles be merged?--66.24.229.7 20:20, 26 July 2006 (UTC)

This page should be named Bael wich is the correct name in christianity, and not Baal.--151.47.91.209 (talk) 10:07, 27 June 2009 (UTC)

Baal's Depiction

I never knew that Baal meant "Lord" in anyway, i thought that he was one single god, not several. The bible talks about Baal as a fake idol god, in several differnt books. I'm suprised they just took all of the other religions and put them into one word, Baal. They also talk about human sacraficing with the context of Baal.

Levant?

Why does this article use the word Levant to refer to part of the middle east? Not very relevant considering it's a outdated, imprecise medieval term. However I'm not aware of which area the author is referring to and therefore cannot amend. 61.95.65.186 08:17, 16 July 2007 (UTC)

Neutrality

I think its offensive that this article is saying that Christianity turns any foreign god into demons or false idols. (Supposing you are a theist) I think we have legitimate reason to believe Baal (That is how it is spelled in the NKJ version of the bible) is a demon, as he requires people to sacrifice their children in fire, something specifically forbidden by the Lord God. http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Leviticus%2020:2-5 http://www.gnpcb.org/esv/search/?passage=Deuteronomy+18%3A10

It should be rephrased in a manner which does not portray Christianity arbitrarily giving gods the 'demon' title, as this is a very serious charge in the bible. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 96.51.155.100 (talk) 14:31, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

New stuff goes at the bottom. Do you have any proof that Baal even exists? The first depictions of him are as a deity, and depictions as a demon came later. The "turning gods into demons" bit is not saying that Baal was a real god and then became a real demon, it just means that perceptions of this figure that may or may not exist changed. Ian.thomson (talk) 17:14, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

Cc Adi 8.38: ‘Chaitanya-mangala’ shune yadi pashandi, yavana seha maha-vaishnava haya tatakshana   If even a great atheist hears Shri Chaitanya-mangala, he immediately becomes a great devotee.   Cc Adi 8.40: Vrindavana-dasa-pade koti namaskara aiche grantha kari’ tenho tarila samsara   I offer millions of obeisances unto the lotus feet of Vrindavana dasa Thakura. No one else could write such a wonderful book for the deliverance of all fallen souls.