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The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fourth edition (DSM IV-TR), defines antisocial personality disorder (in Axis II Cluster B ) as:
A ) There is a pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others occurring since age 15 years, as indicated by three or more of the following:
- failure to conform to social norms with respect to lawful behaviors as indicated by repeatedly performing acts that are grounds for arrest;
- deception, as indicated by repeatedly lying, use of aliases, or conning others for personal profit or pleasure;
- impulsiveness or failure to plan ahead;
- irritability and aggressiveness, as indicated by repeated physical fights or assaults;
- reckless disregard for safety of self or others;
- consistent irresponsibility, as indicated by repeated failure to sustain consistent work behavior or honor financial obligations;
- lack of remorse, as indicated by being indifferent to or rationalizing having hurt, mistreated, or stolen from another;
B ) The individual is at least age 18 years.
C ) There is evidence of conduct disorder with onset before age 15 years.
D ) The occurrence of antisocial behavior is not exclusively during the course of schizophrenia or a manic episode.
How It Develops:
An actual letter from a budding atheist:
Hi,I am a 13 year old atheist. The reason I am an atheist is because I’m being taught to be one by my atheistic parents, public school and the atheistic american constitution.
I am also being encouraged to be an atheist by my atheistic friends, atheistic sites on the internet, the stuff on TV, the movie industry, the music industry, the books I read, college groups and political special interest groups. All these teach me against all religions, particularly against the Christian religion.
Adult atheists will not admit it, but this is why I am such a diabolical kid. Atheism, which is really true satanism, prompts me to cause trouble. I cause a lot of trouble for my parents, and they are afraid of me. I deliberately make school hell. I like taunting and beating up on weak kids and Christian kids. I like giving the teachers and principal a hard time. They also are afraid of me. I like to make a name for myself among my friends so I do things deliberately to get in trouble with the law. I dare even law enforcement to apprehend me. Hey, atheists have fixed the laws of american in such a way that I am not afraid to do anything wrong. I can do anything and nothing will happen to me.
I can commit a crime right now, and I will be protected by the law. My name will not be released to the media. It doesn’t matter how heinous the crime I commit, nothing will happen to me. Atheists will come to my aide. I can murder and get away with it. Or I can choose a particular state in which to murder as many people as I want and get away with it. When I go to court I laugh at the court proceedings, the judge, the jurors and the victims’ relatives and friends because nothing is going to happen to me. Don’t you know who coined the words “No Fear”? It was an atheist! I’m not afraid because atheists have fixed it where I am safe from proper punishment.
Haven’t you heard the words “cruel and unusual punishment” in the American constitution? He, he, he. I can be as cruel to others as I want, but the criminal justice system is afraid to match the degree of my cruelty in punishing me lest it be called cruel itself. He, he, he! So I’m not afraid.
And haven’t you heard about the deep-pocketed atheistic anti death penalty special interest groups or the pope and etc… who will come to my aide. Even if I am given a measly life sentence, he, he, that means nothing. A gullible pardon and parole board will let me out of prison in 5 years to commit even more heinous crimes. And even while I’m in prison, I can murder, rape and move drugs while sleeping the whole time on a bed of roses with prison guards as my servants. The constitution and the laws atheists have made in pursuance to it will be with me protecting me.
Let me tell you man, this is why I am an atheist. Atheism is insurance when you do wrong. I admit that atheism is criminal, but it is also cool man!
He, he, he, he, he!
What Causes It:
The LORD explains what is going on in His Word. See the following verses for examples what affects humans in this way (Matthew 9:32-33; 12:22; 17:18; Mark 5:1-20; 7:26-30; Luke 4:33-36; Luke 22:3; Acts 16:16-18). That's right, only demons have this affect on humans. In some of these passages, the demon possession causes physical ailments such as inability to speak, epileptic symptoms, blindness, etc. In other cases, it causes the individual to do evil, Judas being the main example. Spiritual attributes showing demonic influence may include a refusal to forgive (2 Corinthians 2:10-11) and the belief in and spread of false doctrine, especially concerning Jesus Christ and His atoning work (2 Corinthians 11:3-4, 13-15; 1 Timothy 4:1-5; 1 John 4:1-3). As we can see from the admission letter, evil is encouraged by rejecting the Saving Grace of Christ.
Based on scriptural passages (Leviticus 17:7; Deuteronomy 32:17; Psalm 106:37; 1 Corinthians 10:20), and some of the experiences of missionaries, we can conclude that many people open their lives up to demon involvement through the embracing of some sin or through involvement with cults like atheism (either knowingly or unknowingly). Examples may include sexual immorality like homosexuality or "women on top" positions, drug/alcohol abuse, rebellion, feminism, oreo cookies, jazz music, following liberal politics, yoga, and transcendental meditation (a more comprehensive list can be found HERE and HERE).
The Cure:
Jesus is the way! Jesus took our sin upon Himself (2 Corinthians 5:21). Jesus died temporarily in our place (Romans 5:8)! He took on the punishment that we deserve for the crime of having been created by God to sin against God. It makes no difference if we never meant to, the LORD doesn't enable sinners by accepting excuses like, "I never knew that was a sin," or "I never heard of this Jesus character," or "I thought I was doing the right thing." So anyway, three days later, Jesus rose from the dead proving His victory over sin and death (Romans 6:4-5), and brought friends to celebrate (Matthew 27:50-54)! It doesn't have to make sense to be true! You only have to believe it to benefit from it!
It really is that simple! Believe in the LORD, and be FREE from Atheism and it's cousin, Antisocial Personality Disorder!
For more information, please refer to Pastor Zeke's very informative series of sermons: Christians And Demon Possession
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