Date of Award
4-20-2025
Document Type
Thesis
Department
Christian Studies
First Reader
Dr. Matt Douglass
Second Reader
Dr. Michael Cox
Third Reader
Dr. Johnny Wink
Abstract
Out of all of the theological and spiritual topics, generational curses are rarely discussed, although the few who consider them can have widely diverse opinions. This is why researching the topic is difficult. Few write about it, and when they do, they often have strong but not well-argued opinions. This portion of demonology is a topic that dates back centuries. There has been evidence of magic, witchcraft, and curses throughout all of our human history. It fills our books and movies as well as our imaginations. Many scoff at the idea of its actual existence, but those who have tangled with dark sorcery understand its very real presence among us. Whether the people who have experienced it are for witchcraft or against it, they both can agree that it is real.
There will be discussion in this paper about the Biblical basis for believing in curses, the definitions of generational curses, how demons are passed down, how Freemasonry is related to this idea of generational curses, stories of survivors and witnesses of generational curses, and how curses can be lifted. I aim to explain what generational curses are and argue that we should think they do exist. Not every portion of suffering that we experience is directly related to demons or is caused by a curse, but it is my mission not to let these phenomena go fully unnoticed or ruled out as an option without due investigation. This paper will handle the data and information gathered through a Catholic lens, since the Catholic church has extensively researched this topic. My prayer is that more people will come to God with these problems and seek help when needed. All glory to the Father who is good and on our side.
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Recommended Citation
Borland, Malea, "Father's Sins, Son's Consequences" (2025). Honors Theses. 978.
https://scholarlycommons.obu.edu/honors_theses/978
