Evidence-Based Exorcism
“I don’t do (exorcisms) on demand — there’s a protocol, a process,” [Bishop] Thomas says. “If you start performing rituals on people who don’t really need it, it can do real psychological damage.”… Only a small fraction of requests for an exorcism should be granted because only a small fraction of cases — maybe less than 5% — actually involve demonic possession, he says.
Full article on the topic of exorcism in popular media.
Perhaps in early stages of demon possession they could use cognative behaviorial therapy, which this taxpayer-funded San Francisco program uses to treat early stage psychosis or schizophrenia.
Does Rahm Emmanuel qualify?
How about Congressman Lee? This would be a great defense for him.
Sensible sentiment. You don’t want to take a good thing too far.
This morning I heard there is a new iPhone App that facilitates confession. Apparently it’s sanctioned by the Catholic Church! However, the news feature noted that you still have to get a priest to grant you absolution — which has to be done in person.
I’ve long written about the convenience and efficacy of telemedicine. Why not tele-religion? Exorcisms on demand… I wonder if there’s an App for that?
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