Post by Daniel on Mar 22, 2018 6:58:43 GMT -5
Are all exorcists Catholic priests?
Joseph Farah
Exorcism is back in the news bigtime.
The Vatican is reported to be training new practitioners to keep up with an epidemic of demonization.
Italy is reportedly facing high demand for exorcists because of increased dabbling in the occult.
Ireland, too, is said to be undergoing increased demonic activity and a shortage of specialists trained to deal with it.
On top of that, the popular and engaging “The Exorcist” TV show, inspired by the famous book and movie, is planning season three featuring engaging main characters, including one excommunicated priest and another young priest who left his position at a wealthy parish to help those tormented by possession.
It seems the devil and his minions have been very busy.
One thing has intrigued me about this phenomenon. The movies, the TV shows, the reporting by the news media all seem to focus on the Catholic Church, Catholic priests and Catholic rituals in the battles with demons.
Is that a reflection of reality?
First, the most famous exorcists in history were Jewish – Jesus and His inner circle of apostles and disciples.
Second, you seldom see, read or hear about non-Catholic Christian specialists battling demonization.
more
www.wnd.com/2018/03/are-all-exorcists-catholic-priests/
Joseph Farah
Exorcism is back in the news bigtime.
The Vatican is reported to be training new practitioners to keep up with an epidemic of demonization.
Italy is reportedly facing high demand for exorcists because of increased dabbling in the occult.
Ireland, too, is said to be undergoing increased demonic activity and a shortage of specialists trained to deal with it.
On top of that, the popular and engaging “The Exorcist” TV show, inspired by the famous book and movie, is planning season three featuring engaging main characters, including one excommunicated priest and another young priest who left his position at a wealthy parish to help those tormented by possession.
It seems the devil and his minions have been very busy.
One thing has intrigued me about this phenomenon. The movies, the TV shows, the reporting by the news media all seem to focus on the Catholic Church, Catholic priests and Catholic rituals in the battles with demons.
Is that a reflection of reality?
First, the most famous exorcists in history were Jewish – Jesus and His inner circle of apostles and disciples.
Second, you seldom see, read or hear about non-Catholic Christian specialists battling demonization.
more
www.wnd.com/2018/03/are-all-exorcists-catholic-priests/
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