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In Christianity, exorcism involves the practice of casting out one or more demons from a person whom they are believed to have possessed. The person performing the exorcism, known as an exorcist, is often a member of the Christian Church, or an individual thought to be graced with special powers or skills.
Jan 31, 2024 · Learn how to approach exorcism and demonic oppression with humility and the gospel, according to Russell Moore, president of the ERLC of the Southern Baptist Convention. Find out how demonic powers are influenced by human culture and how to speak boldly to those who are under their influence.
Dec 17, 2018 · Learn how exorcisms have been part of Christianity for centuries, from the Bible to the present day. Explore the different ways Christians have practiced exorcisms, from minor to major, and the reasons behind their faith in spiritual warfare.
Oct 20, 2022 · From biblical depictions of Christ casting out demons, to charismatic Christians in the '60s, to the story behind the 1973 movie, people have been attempting to expel evil for centuries.
- Elizabeth Yuko
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May 24, 2022 · While exorcism is practiced in the majority of the world’s cultures, in the Western imagination it is most associated with Catholicism. That association has been either an asset or a liability...
Apr 18, 2023 · Exorcisms became a means to unite the Christian faithful and vindicate their beliefs in the wake of religious persecution. The spread of Christianity meant paganism took on an evil connotation,...
Dec 17, 2018 · Exorcism is particularly common in Pentecostalism, a form of Christianity that has grown rapidly in recent decades. This branch of Christianity emphasizes spiritual experience in everyday life. Pentecostals practice something akin to exorcism but which is typically called “deliverance.”
