Original scientific paper
„Conjuring – driving out – warding off“: Todays practice of Exorcism from a pastoral-theological point of view
Teresa Schweighofer
; Department of Practical Theology, University of Vienna, Austria
Abstract
Normally exorcisms are regarded as something anachronistic, but they are a daily occurrence. A couple of exorcisms and expulsions of demons are carried out each day across western Europe. Surprisingly in most cases it is not a catholic priest who executes them. It seems that this phenomenon has been transferred into the private sphere. Also psychologists discuss the advantages and disadvantages of including exorcistic rituals.
Keywords
Exorcism; alternative rituals; psychotherapy; possession
Hrčak ID:
115434
URI
Publication date:
30.1.2014.
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