No. He says when you're dealing with any kids of…
“No. He says when you're dealing with any kids of supernatural beings, Gods and Devils and angels, you tend to think about them like hurricanes or earthquakes, some kind of mindless force of nature. But if they're real, then they have minds. They know your name. So even reading about the Devil tips him off, he knows instantly he's being read about and that you're somebody he may have to deal with. And I'm thinking what you did in Vegas went way, way beyond that." "What 'I' did? What about us? We were both there." "Yeah but I cut my hair since then. They probably think that was a different guy.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The passage warns that supernatural entities, if real, are aware and personal; even mentioning them can alert them, implying that belief and attention give them power.
In simple terms: Talking about the devil can draw his attention.
Be mindful of what you invoke.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- spiritual practice
- mental health
- personal safety
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you think naming a force gives it power?
- What boundaries should we set when discussing the supernatural?
Assuming literal existence may cause unnecessary fear.