Does voodooism have intrinsic power?
Voodooism possesses intrinsic power—real satanic power—not merely imagined or empty superstition. Those practicing it in Haiti recognized it as an actual demonic force. The power is genuine but satanic, operating within the realm of demonic powers rather than divine authority.
Les explains that voodooism is not merely superstition; the people in Haiti know it has intrinsic power, though that power is satanic. This fits the broader picture of pagan religion, where people were steeped in superstition and terrified of the power of their gods and the demons in the air around them. Demonism is real, was real at Christ's time and Paul's time, and remains rampant in many parts of the world. In America, Christianity has held demon powers at bay so far. The same awareness explains why the Corinthian pagans feared demons could enter through meat and had priests bless it to keep demons away.