Demons and the believer

[Aquila]

I believe that sin and occult practices can attract spirits that enjoy, or gain strength and influence from, such things into someone's life resulting in oppression. But these things don't immediately bring "possession".

The laying on of hands thing, I think it is partially true. A person's sin isn't going to effect a person crying out to God or send "spirits" into them.

But if one participates in some pagan or witchcraft rituals inviting such spirits to enter, and the witch lay hands on them, I believe such spirits can be transferred. This is because by participation, one invites such possession.