NewsPronto

 
Men's Weekly

.

USA Conversation

The Conversation USA

The Conversation USA

The belief that demons have sex with humans runs deep in Christian and Jewish traditions

  • Written by Cavan W. Concannon, Associate Professor of Religion, University of Southern California – Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
imageIncubus, a male demon, was said to prey on sleeping women in mythological tales.Walker, Charles: The encyclopedia of secret knowledge

Houston physician and pastor Stella Immanuel – described as “spectacular” by Donald Trump for her promotion of unsubstantiated claims about anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine as a...

Read more: The belief that demons have sex with humans runs deep in Christian and Jewish traditions

More Articles ...

  1. How the old-fashioned telephone could become a new way for some to see their doctor
  2. Pivot to remote learning creates a chance to reinvent K-12 education
  3. Before Kamala Harris became Biden's running mate, Shirley Chisholm and other Black women aimed for the White House
  4. With Harris pick, Biden reaches out to young Black Americans
  5. Trillions in coronavirus spending is putting AOC's favorite economic theory to the test
  6. Clever chemistry turns ordinary bricks into electricity storage devices
  7. ¿El cerebro de los hombres y las mujeres realmente es diferente?
  8. 4 tips to help kids to cope with COVID-19 anxiety
  9. African Americans have long defied white supremacy and celebrated Black culture in public spaces
  10. Indigenous Mexicans turn inward to survive COVID-19, barricading villages and growing their own food
  11. Freedom of religion doesn't mean freedom from mask mandates
  12. I'm a COVID-19 long-hauler and an epidemiologist – here's how it feels when symptoms last for months
  13. Video: The Wall of Moms builds on a long protest tradition
  14. Children in foster care face deeper jeopardy during the coronavirus pandemic
  15. Should students get a discount if they won't be on campus because of COVID-19?
  16. ¿El coronavirus permanece en el cuerpo? Lo que sabemos sobre cómo los virus subsisten en el cerebro y los testículos
  17. Insect apocalypse? Not so fast, at least in North America
  18. How to use ventilation and air filtration to prevent the spread of coronavirus indoors
  19. As coronavirus curtails travel, backyard pilgrimages become the way to a spiritual journey
  20. Armed poll watchers: New Jersey's cautionary tale ahead of the 2020 presidential election
  21. Democratic, Republican parties both play favorites when allotting convention delegates to states
  22. 'Morality pills' may be the US's best shot at ending the coronavirus pandemic, according to one ethicist
  23. Cyberspace is critical infrastructure – it will take effective government oversight to make it safe
  24. Watch more TV to understand the backlash against the women in the running for vice president
  25. ¿Por qué algunos estadounidenses parecen más 'estadounidenses' que otros?
  26. Controversias en la investigación del coronavirus muestran que la ciencia está funcionando como debería
  27. How COVID-19 might increase risk of memory loss and cognitive decline
  28. Lost your job due to coronavirus? Artificial intelligence could be your best friend in finding a new one
  29. Why New York is suing the NRA: 4 questions answered
  30. Brag and name drop: How to project credibility as workplace meetings move online
  31. Ocean warming threatens coral reefs and soon could make it harder to restore them
  32. Wearable fitness devices deliver early warning of possible COVID-19 infection
  33. 8 simple strategies to fuel your body during a pandemic
  34. What is intolerance fatigue, and how is it fueling Black Lives Matter protests?
  35. Brain scientists haven't been able to find major differences between women's and men's brains, despite over a century of searching
  36. 5 reasons Chinese students may stop studying in the US
  37. 1864 elections went on during the Civil War – even though Lincoln thought it would be a disaster for himself and the Republican Party
  38. Nuclear threats are increasing – here's how the US should prepare for a nuclear event
  39. How the sound of religion has changed in the pandemic
  40. As the coronavirus rages in prisons, ethical issues of crime and punishment become more compelling
  41. Twitter posts show that people are profoundly sad – and are visiting parks to cheer up
  42. Jim Thompson is the perfect novelist for our crazed times
  43. In Confederate statue debates, common values can bring meaningful resolution
  44. Will the GOP let Congress send money to states and cities reeling from the pandemic? 4 essential reads on the economic crisis
  45. Young Black Americans not sold on Biden, the Democrats or voting
  46. Buddhist monks have reversed roles in Thailand – now they are the ones donating goods to others
  47. Don't want federal agents in your city or town? Then protect federal property
  48. Video: What the huge COVID-19 testing undercount in the US means
  49. Pompeo's plan for a hierarchy of human rights could serve to undermine them all – including religious freedom
  50. How gene editing a person's brain cells could be used to curb the opioid epidemic