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Possession, the entrance inwardly into an individual to beget uncontrollable fits, induce blasphemies, Faerie, being the influence those who voluntarily submit to consort, prophesy, or servitude. King James attested that the symptoms derived from demonic possession could be discernible from natural diseases.
Yet, not all mental-illnesses are attributed to demons, rather demons are believed to cause such symptoms. [11]: 54 Belief in Jinn-possession is not only prevalent in Middle-Eastern countries, such as Saudi Arabia, [12] but also among Muslims in Great Britain. [13] Belief in demonic possession also prevails among educated people. [12] [14] [15]
Articles relating to demonic possession, the alleged spirit possession by malevolent preternatural beings, commonly referred to as demons or devils. Subcategories This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total.
Articles relating to spirit possession, the supposed control of a human body by spirits, aliens, demons or gods. The concept of spirit possession exists in many religions, including Christianity, [1] Buddhism, Haitian Vodou, Wicca, Hinduism, Islam and Southeast Asian and African traditions.
The Oscar-nominated director wanted to tackle the haunting true story of Latoya Ammons, who claimed her children had been victimized by demons, after finishing his 2009 breakthrough “Precious ...
Sudden onsets of peculiar attitudes and behaviours within these societies was often diagnosed as demonic influence, or in extreme cases, demonic possession. It is known those who follow religious practise, are more likely to turn to a religious figure than a medical professional in the occurrence of these different behaviours, [ 68 ] therefore ...
Opening with a title card that claims its story is "inspired by true events," The Deliverance chronicles the plight of the Pittsburgh-based Jackson family as they contend with a demonic possession ...
The Catholic Encyclopedia says that there is only one apparent case of this demonic possession in the Old Testament, of King Saul being tormented by an "evil spirit" (1 Samuel 16:14), but it relies on a reading of the Hebrew word "rûah" as "evil spirit", an interpretation doubted by the Catholic Encyclopedia. [7]