[HerrBlucher]

That makes 17% of Americans who seem to be contradicting themselves.

Not necessarily, those that say there is not a devil, but believe that people can be possessed by a spirit are likely referring to human spirits. After all, mediums are said to be "possessed" by a spirit when they are "channeling."

[Kip Russell]

Not necessarily, those that say there is not a devil, but believe that people can be possessed by a spirit are likely referring to human spirits. After all, mediums are said to be "possessed" by a spirit when they are "channeling.",

While there almost certainly are people with just those beliefs, the questions in the poll were:

Do you personally believe in the existence of the Devil or not? No: 28%

Do you believe someone can be possessed by the devil or some other evil spirit? No: 28%

How often do you think people are possessed by the devil? Never: 11% (leaving 89% to answer at least "rarely")

[Old Sarge]

Herr Blucher?

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