Exorcism

Hey everyone,

I am presenting my paper topic on the 22nd, however I’d love to get your thoughts and suggestions on my topic now so I can get a jumpstart on things!

I’d love to do my paper on Exorcism. I think it is really interesting from a psychological standpoint and am excited to soak up some info about it.

So far, here are some interesting things I’ve learned:

1. Some religions require you be exorcised (of what I’m not sure yet) before you are baptized.
2. There can be an exorcism of a ghost from a property or location – but not necessarily from a person – in the event of a haunting.
3. A demon can be exorcised from a human in the event of a demonic possession (and this is the most widely-known version of an exorcism).
4. If a loved one has died abruptly, some eastern cultures will hold an exorcism of the spirit so they don’t stay trapped on earth.

I think I’ll be focusing on demonic possession and the psychological factors involved, the religions that embrace/acknowledge it, the signs and symptoms and the process of exorcising.

What do you guys think of it? Have any of you had any experience with exorcism or known someone who has? If so, what was it like and what religion are you/are they? If you haven’t had any experience with it, what do you think about it regardless?

I’d love to get your feedback, so please feel free to comment!

Thanks everyone :)