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Exorcist Wars: 'Legit' and 'Rogue' Exorcists Clash Over New Guidelines

July 28th, 2020

A Vatican-approved group of exorcists just published their official guidelines on who can and cannot perform exorcisms. They're trying to crack down on rogue exorcists who they say are causing more harm than good.

Political & Religious Controversy 120 Comments

Rise in Exorcisms a Product of the Occult, Catholic Church Says

November 30th, 2018

In a sign of the strange times we live in, exorcisms are enjoying increased popularity the in modern occult movement. A recent story in The Atlantic suggests priests from the Catholic Church are fielding more requests for exorcisms than anytime in recent history.

Pagan & Wiccan 100 Comments

Marrying, Burying, and…Exorcising?

February 3rd, 2015

We know Universal Life Church ministers can do pretty much anything a traditionally-ordained minister can do—perform wedding ceremonies, funerals, baptisms—but what about exorcisms? Can they perform those?

Christian 47 Comments

Resurgence of Exorcism Raises Moral Questions

January 29th, 2014

Ministers ordained online have long performed weddings, baptisms, and funerals, but what about exorcisms? Does battling “demonic possession” have a legitimate place in church operations, or is it a dangerous throwback to medieval superstition? Writer and c

ULC Minister Training & Education 7 Comments

9 Instances Of Oddity In Modern Religion

July 27th, 2012

Pretty much every religion has at least one custom that might seem strange or bizarre to those of other faiths. Here are some of the weirdest and strangest oddities and customs from faiths around the world.

Humor & Satire 6 Comments

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