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Spirit possession: Perspectives on pastoral assessment and care

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A cross on a bible. Spiritual possession is a growing concern despite widespread academic scepticism.

Most of us are familiar with demonic possession as depicted in popular culture, for example in horror films such as The Exorcist. While these representations are usually exaggerated, they are frequently based on real-life accounts of the phenomenon. Despite widespread academic scepticism, pastoral care and mental health practitioners are becoming increasingly aware of the affliction, and the need for adequate […]

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