Was the Minneapolis school shooter influenced by demonic possession?

Tragic Shooting in Minneapolis

On August 28, 23-year-old Robin Westman, originally named Robert, opened fire from a window at Announcement Catholic Church in Minneapolis, resulting in the deaths of two children and injuring others. Westman later died by suicide, leaving behind a chilling manifesto both in video and written formats, which highlighted his struggles with severe mental health issues and a disturbing fascination with violence.

While discussions focus on Westman’s violent tendencies, racism, anti-Semitism, and his self-hatred expressed in his manifesto, some wonder if they’re overlooking a larger story.

According to Rick Burgess, host of “Strange Encounters,” Westman was battling something more than just mental illness—he was, in his view, influenced by malevolent forces. Burgess insists, “This is clearly the work of the devil,” emphasizing a spiritual battle rather than a purely psychological one.

Burgess compares Westman’s behavior to biblical stories of demons tormenting their hosts, pointing out the connection between self-harm and these narratives. He shares a video clip of Westman, who can be seen distressingly encouraging himself to self-harm while fixating on a drawn representation of the targeted church.

It’s not just a case of being troubled; Burgess suggests Westman’s condition indicates he was “owned” by darker forces, with a graphic representation of Jesus alongside visions of demonic figures in his reflections.

“Convincing me this is merely mental illness doesn’t work,” Burgess claims. “The problem lies in the spiritual domain.” He critiques secular society, particularly from the left, for deeming prayers ineffective and pushing for gun control laws, arguing that prayer is more essential than ever.

According to Burgess, asking for prayers of repentance is crucial. He warns that turning away from divine guidance invites darkness and evil into society, asserting that even the strictest gun laws can’t combat the presence of evil when a culture blurs the lines between right and wrong.