Others, though, thinking in terms of demons, devils, djinns and Satan himself, might disagree but this is not a psychological interpretation, and I prefer to think that such an experience is unlikely to be authentic (although it still could be) whenever it occurs under conditions of stress or anxiety, of depression and other forms of mental ill health (notably as a hallucination during an episode of psychosis), under conditions of sickness and deprivation (hunger, thirst, fever, withdrawal syndrome, etc.), or through intoxication with alcohol or some other form of mind-altering substance, except perhaps when used strictly according to certain types of traditional ritual or other form of disciplined protocol. By definition, then, 'horrible deeds' can not be considered the result of authentic spiritual experiences. Spiritual experiences are more likely to be authentic if they happen to a relatively stable personality and are of benefit in some way to them, to others and/or to humanity at large, especially to the extent that these experiences can be called 'transformative', that's to say making a permanent difference for the better.
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