What is the point of using demons if you can use angels instead?

[MerlinLeGrande]

I just wanted to know what the advantage would be?

 

[embitca]

Why not use both, depending on what it is you want? It doesn't need to be either/or.

 

[David Wilson-Steer]

This question came up in my magic group. Actually, several people wanted to know the best angel to ask for money. The answer is none of them. John Dee asked the angels for more money and they just ignored him. One of my group members asked his angel several times for money only to be told "Don't worry about it." In the Abramelin book there are magic squares for various workings and each one lists whether angels, demons or both will perform the task. Anything to do with the Earth Plane is performed by demons. Angels and gods can't touch stuff. They can't move things around. You need demons or elementals for that.

 

[myneckneverhurts]

I just wanted to know what the advantage would be?

ime most people only use demons because they want to seem edgy. of course there are much better reasons, but it appears to me that's the main one for the majority of demon conjurers.

 

[Morell]

This question sounds to me like question: Why to use your left hand when you can use your right hand?

 

[Anomander Rake]

Both are entities you can contact and use. So, why not?

But some people's path is different than each other. Some path requires working with angels, some path requires wkrking with demons.

 

[beardedeldridge]

Loaded question with an over generalized response but: good rule of thumb is a demon with fix the symptom immediately but an angel will more permanently fix the underlying cause thru a more drawn out process.

A difference in time horizon and motivation/interest. Just depends what you’re looking for or maybe how pressing is the issue.

But it’s sorta like comparing people from country A and country B. Sure you can draw some stereotypes that will prove accurate often enough but there is always nuances and exceptions.

-Eld

 

[agloval]

I agree with David Wilson-Steer, each has its own qualities, you don't ask the shoemaker to make you a coat, maybe he could pull it off, but that's not his job. Stealing his analogy here. Also, angels can screw you over just as much as demons, maybe even worse.

 

[David Wilson-Steer]

I agree with David Wilson-Steer, each has its own qualities, you don't ask the shoemaker to make you a coat, maybe he could pull it off, but that's not his job. Stealing his analogy here. Also, angels can screw you over just as much as demons, maybe even worse.

Ah, you've been there too ...

 

[agloval]

Ah, you've been there too ...

Sadly yes hahaha

 

[Xander Grove]

It depends on a person's beliefs. Most religious traditions encourage seeking help from God and His angels rather than anything associated with demons.