HIGH RANKING Ex-Warlock Exposes the Demonic Realm

Overview

John Ramirez, an ex–high-ranking warlock from New York (born in Puerto Rico, raised in the Bronx), describes his alleged initiation into demonic leadership and later his conversion after encountering God. He argues that these experiences demonstrate that “the kingdom of darkness” is real. He teaches that spiritual warfare involves “contracts” and “open doors,” and he urges Christians to live in Holy Spirit power, break demonic strongholds, and avoid “mixing” spirituality with New Age or occult practices.

Ramirez’s Background and Claims of Demonic Hierarchy

• Family involvement through witchcraft and revenge (Puerto Rico)

  • A “town witch” allegedly killed his grandfather.
  • His aunt allegedly entered witchcraft afterward, creating an “open door” and generational curse.

• Continuation in the Bronx

  • Ramirez claims witchcraft practices continued after he moved to the Bronx.
  • He says the practices were blended with Catholic imagery and saint-like worship.

• “Real” warlocks vs. “wannabes”

  • He distinguishes between warlocks he believes are truly initiated (with body ceremonies and hierarchies) and those he calls “wannabes.”

• Long-term initiation and covenant

  • He claims the process began in childhood (around age 8) and involved numerous ceremonies.
  • He describes marks he says were carved into his flesh.
  • He describes a formal “soul”/allegiance covenant process, culminating in 1998 when he was 34.

“Demon Church,” Rituals, and “Selling Allegiance”

• Demonic “churches”

  • Ramirez claims his early world included “demon churches” (basements/houses) where spirits were invoked, taught, and connected to daily life.

• A specific initiation

  • He alleges Satan entered during an all-night ceremony.
  • He claims initiates would pass out from blood loss (he says he personally did not pass out).

• Hierarchy and advancement

  • He asserts demons promote initiates through a structured hierarchy.
  • He says one “sells” fully only at the top.

Astral Projection and the “Silver Cord”

• Astral projection as real—but controlled

  • Ramirez claims astral projection is real and is conducted under demonic guidance via a “contract.”
  • He describes this as symbolized by a “silver cord.”

• Prayer as defense

  • He argues that Christian prayer—separating demons from people—can prevent certain attacks.
  • He claims he lost “battles” against efforts to curse neighborhoods due to prayer networks.

• Warning about spiritual separation

  • He emphasizes the danger of spiritual missteps.
  • He warns that separation between a person and their body/spirit could result in catastrophic outcomes.

Occult as a System of Fear, Control, and Money

• “Witchcraft as business”

  • Ramirez repeatedly frames witchcraft as “business”: expensive rituals, “readings,” and manipulative fear tactics.

• Hook-through-claims and repeated payments

  • He describes tarot/occult systems as using “past/present/future” claims to hook victims.
  • He claims this leads to pressure to pay for repeated cleansings/rituals.

• “Opening doors” unintentionally

  • He claims people can open doors without realizing it—through habits, media, lifestyle, and unrenounced spiritual ties.
  • He argues this gives demons “legal rights” or leverage.

Conversion Story: Devil vs. God, Then Near-Death Visions

• Possession and attempted violence

  • He describes being demon-possessed and attempting violence.
  • He claims demons ordered him to sacrifice a man on a rooftop, but says he was physically unable to carry out the act.

• Hearing God audibly

  • He says he heard God audibly for the first time in 25 years while watching TV.
  • He reports a vision involving destruction/fiery sky and people hiding.

• Death and return

  • He claims he died in 1999 (physically), entered a hell-like realm, and encountered “Jezebel” and Satan.
  • He says God returned him after being confronted by the cross of Calvary.

• Retaliation after turning to Jesus

  • He recounts ongoing torment after turning to Jesus:
    • nighttime attacks and fear paralysis
    • choking/dragging sensations
    • “sleep oppression” by demonic entities he identifies through covenant ties

Deliverance and Renunciation

• Renouncing alleged childhood occult involvement

  • He says deliverance involved renouncing occult ceremonies he claims occurred in childhood, including with his mother.

• Baptism and healing

  • He describes deliverance through baptism and “Jesus’ hand” imagery.
  • He connects healing/inner restoration to Isaiah 53 during discipleship.

• Progressive final freedom and backlash

  • He claims final freedom was progressive and included physical consequences and backlash.
  • He cites later “eye attacks” and his mother’s serious illness as spiritual warfare after breaking covenants.

Message to Christians: Warnings Against “Mixing”

• Copying church elements

  • Ramirez argues that witches and New Age practices “copy” church elements (e.g., laying on of hands, fasting, tongues-like experiences) but with demonic intent.

• Practices he warns Christians to avoid

  • yoga (framed as “dabbling”)
  • crystals/incense/dreamcatchers
  • horoscopes
  • Halloween/trick-or-treating (framed as a spiritual identity-exchange “door”)

• Core warning

  • He argues attraction to these practices signals underlying temptation or portal-opening rather than harmless curiosity.

How He Frames Evangelism Now

• Reframing his past

  • Ramirez says his past hatred targeted “fake evangelism,” especially people he believed were judgmental or “lukewarm.”

• Christian evangelism without superiority

  • As a Christian, he claims he evangelizes without claiming superiority.
  • He describes the goal as “turning the car around” toward God’s love rather than simply condemning people.

• Spiritual warfare continues for believers

  • He also claims spiritual warfare continues even after conversion, including trauma and mental health crises in family members.

Key Conclusion: Love for God, Not Just Religious Activity

Ramirez emphasizes “first love” (love for God) rather than being “in love with the things” done for God. He encourages viewers to commit to Jesus through a simple prayer (“Lord Jesus, come into my heart…”) and presents his testimony as proof that even deep involvement in the occult can be reversed through Christ.

Presenters or Contributors

• John Ramirez — evangelist/author; presents his testimony as a former “high-ranking warlock”
• Unnamed interviewer/host/pastor — speaks with John throughout, asks questions, and offers encouragement
• Unnamed pastor(s)/church figures referenced — mentioned in the narrative (e.g., “pastor Dave,” David Wilkerson), not directly presented as speaking on-screen