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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]].
In 1924, Dr. Carl A. Wickland wrote:
In 1924, Dr. Carl A. Wickland wrote:
:Lacking physical bodies through which to carry out earthly propensities many discarnate intelligences are attracted to the magnetic light which emanates from mortals, and, consciously or unconsciously, attach themselves to these magnetic [[aura]]s, finding an avenue of expression through influencing, obsessing or possessing [[human being]]s. Such obtruding spirits influence susceptible sensitives with their [[thought]]s, impart their own [[emotion]]s to them, weaken their [[will power]] and often control their actions, producing great distress, mental [[confusion]] and suffering.<ref name=cw30> [http://new-birth.net/booklet/30_years_among_the_dead.PDF ''30 Years among the dead'']</ref>
:Lacking physical bodies through which to carry out earthly propensities many discarnate intelligences are attracted to the magnetic light which emanates from mortals, and, consciously or unconsciously, attach themselves to these magnetic [[aura]]s, finding an avenue of expression through influencing, obsessing or possessing [[human being]]s. Such obtruding spirits influence susceptible sensitives with their [[thought]]s, impart their own [[emotion]]s to them, weaken their [[will power]] and often control their actions, producing great distress, mental [[confusion]] and suffering.<ref name=cw30>[http://new-birth.net/booklet/30_years_among_the_dead.PDF ''30 Years among the dead'']</ref>
Wickland attributed many mental problems to spirit possession, including some cases [[amnesia]]:
Wickland attributed many mental problems to spirit possession, including some cases [[amnesia]]: