Difference between Ghosts and Demons
Artists often use the supernatural to reflect on societal anxieties brought about by social, religious, and political upheaval.
A question from Landon W., age 15, from The Colony, Texas, sparked an exploration of the difference between ghosts and demons.
What’s the difference between ghosts and demons?
Belief in the spirit world is a key part of many faiths and religions. A 2023 survey of 26 countries found that about half of respondents believed in the existence of angels, demons, fairies, and ghosts. In the United States, a 2020 poll revealed that about half of Americans believe ghosts and demons are real.
Historically, communities have understood the supernatural according to their religious and spiritual traditions.
- A 2023 survey of 26 countries showed that about half of respondents believed in supernatural entities.
- A 2020 poll in the United States found that about half of Americans believe in ghosts and demons.
Author's summary: Exploring the difference between ghosts and demons reflects societal supernatural beliefs.
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