Demonic possession

Possession is a challenging topic to dissect. From one end of the world to the other, from one point in the past to the present almost every culture/civilization has recorded accounts of possession. The perception of these various possession accounts, however, can be described as polar opposites of each other. Some cultures view possession as a positive experience to connect humans with the divine, no matter what divine matter they call their God. While others believe all types and forms of possession to be a negative experience to have. It is this inconsistency that makes possession a difficult topic to understand from a third party mindset. The perception of possession changes as experienced by the respective culture it takes place in; and…

Historically, films and T.V. shows containing demonic possession have grossed millions of dollars. There are multiple reasons as to why exorcism culture has boomed in pop media. Due to multiple streaming services, and looser broadcast standards, there are thousands of more options for people to upload and watch videos that were once unattainable. These streaming services can range from Ghost Hunters, to the darker more sinister side of YouTube. People can relate to possession, because the threat…

passage of time, there were still no standard formulas or prayers that were required to perform the ritual. Rather, one simply needed to call upon the name of Jesus or the name of the apostles or patriarchs, such as Abraham or Jacob, in order to expel the demon from the victim (Jenkins, 97). Other possible ritualistic elements that the ritual could encompass but it was not necessary include placing a cross on the victim’s forehead, breathing over them, placing one’s hands on the possessed and…

The deliverance will rescue people from the demonic activity which has led them to sin. I like how he deals with the postmodern skeptics who dispel the reality of believing in Spirits. His argument is important to establish that spiritual warfare is still real today. He provides very convincing arguments in four areas. I like to position my approach to the model based on the Scripture and he provide good reference to the Scripture and offers a model that tackles the issue. I like to know…

Possession is often referred to as attached,and sometimes a good thing. The followers also believe that because once an entity gains entry into a host, more sports will follow, which means that not only can humans become possessed, but so can animals, places and inanimate objects. The New Age religion makes sense because it takes all of the old practices and add a little bit of reality to it. The New Age exorcisms are reinterpreted as cleansing, detoxifications and detachments. There is no…

behind The Dark Embrace and Demon Hunters as a whole. Illidan Stormrage became an icon during the War of the Ancients and then on through history. A powerful sorcerer and skilled warrior; he was gifted talents to best demons by The Dark Titan himself. His influence and name spread like fire as the first Demon Hunter came into conception, but we all know his story. "Later, a group of night elves, inspired by Illidan's example, made a pact to turn the Burning Legion's powers against it, fighting…

Poltergeists 101 The poltergeist is a ghost or spirit that can manifest its presence through noises, moving objects, knockings, or possessing the body of a living human. The word “poltergeist” originating in germany translates to “noisy spirit”. In germany, the word poltergeist is used to describe many different phenomenons such as spontaneous movement of objects around the house without a rational cause. This activity is studied and analyzed by specialists called parapsychologists. However,…

pointed out in Lindholm’s book, “ Academia isn’t always a place of compassion, respect or integrity. It’s often a place where ego-driven intelligent individuals flight over ridiculousness just to be considered “right”...” (Lindholm, 2014, P108). But time could be a luxury for those who have to face a sudden death. As shown in Lindholm’s study, spiritual well being tends to be positively associated with self-confidence, general assertiveness, and inclinations toward offering praise, and to be…

have leave to take possession of the premises locate at Ground Floor, 452-470 Flinders Street, Melbourne. A declaration alternative that it is entitled to recover possession of the premises pursuant to section 441F - Where recovery of property begins before administration (AUSTLII, 2017). The third named respondent on these premises called Java 452 Pty Ltd (“the Company”), directs café business under name “Java Express”, the company has the right on the premises as assignee of lease which was…

involves the exclusive occupation of land by the licensee so far as is necessary to do the act and no further, whereas a lease gives the right of possession of the land and the exclusive occupation of it for all purposes not prohibited by its terms.” Schloss. The Schloss court further explained the key to distinguishing a lease from license – a lease gives “the power to exclude the lessor from a specified area” and “lessee has the right of exclusive possession, irrespective of how much control…