Exorcism

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Booting the Devil: A Brief History of Exorcism

Exorcism went out of fashion after the Enlightenment, but is now back in style.

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Where Demons Lurk

It's societies and governments that can act demonically. Focusing on 'possessed' people is naive at best, dangerous at worst.

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Exorcism: To Hell, and Back

Once in decline, the Catholic rite of exorcism is now undergoing a revival, and the ranks of exorcists are swelling

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'Doors Will Bang Open': A Brief Exorcism Handbook

A controversial exorcist describes logistical precautions taken before casting out demons.

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"The Devil Is Real"

I was skeptical about whether the exorcisms I performed were doing anything--until an unseen force grabbed my hand.

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'The Patient Is the Exorcist': Interview with M. Scott Peck

Breaking a decades-long silence, the author of 'The Road Less Traveled' describes the exorcisms he conducted on two women.

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Demonic Possession or Mental Illness?

Knowing when to exorcise and when to refer for psychiatric treatment is a nagging problem for priests.

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Exorcism Course Continues at Vatican

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Blending Faith and Fear

The director of 'The Exorcism of Emily Rose' is a devout Christian for whom creating horror films is an expression of faith

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Pope Performs Exorcism Over Teenage Italian Girl

Girl flew into a "possessed rage" during an audience in St. Peter's Square

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