Protestants and Catholics view the matter differently
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[[Possession]] is the state of being inhabited by a [[demon]]ic spirit. Victims manifest many signs such as agitation, [[lethargy]] and paranoia. In some cases, an exorcism may be required, in which the power of [[Jesus]] Christ our [[Lord]] and Savior is used to rid the afflicted [[soul]] of the demonic presence.
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[[Possession]] is the state of being inhabited by a [[demon]]ic spirit. Victims manifest many signs such as agitation, [[lethargy]] and paranoia.
A good movie to watch on the topic is the [[Exorcist]].
A good movie to watch on the topic is the [[Exorcist]].
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Protestant Christianity usually does not attempt to deal with cases of possession, regarding all [[occult]] activity as spiritually unwise. In some cases, Catholic clergy may feel that an exorcism is required, in which the power of [[Jesus]] Christ our [[Lord]] and Savior is used to rid the afflicted [[soul]] of the demonic presence.