Spiritual warfare
Exorcism
Direct answer
Exorcism is a formal religious practice for expelling or commanding an evil spirit, handled by traditions with authority, safeguards, and discernment.
Exorcism is a formal religious rite, not a self-help technique.
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- Spiritual Warfare, Curse, Discernment, Prayer of Protection
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The story behind Exorcism
Britannica describes exorcism as a religious practice of expelling evil spirits, found in many traditions.
The spiritual meaning of Exorcism
Spiritually, Exorcism asks how authority must be joined to humility, care, and safeguards.
Exorcism in the Bible
The Gospels portray Jesus delivering people with authority, but that does not authorize untrained or sensational practices.
Why Exorcism matters
Exorcism matters because it is historically real in many religions, but unsafe imitation can cause serious harm.
Sources and editorial method
This entry summarizes the tradition in the Almanac's own words; where no source is listed, it is an editorial summary rather than a primary text, and symbolic readings are named as the tradition's, not as fact.
Recorded here as history and pastoral language. No rite is taught on this page.
- Source
- The Great Almanac Dictionary
- Category
- Curses & Spiritual Warfare
- Last updated
- 2026-09-26
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Common questions
What is exorcism?
Exorcism is a formal religious practice for expelling or commanding an evil spirit, handled by traditions with authority, safeguards, and discernment.
Where does exorcism come from?
Britannica describes exorcism as a religious practice of expelling evil spirits, found in many traditions.
What does exorcism mean spiritually?
Spiritually, Exorcism asks how authority must be joined to humility, care, and safeguards.
What does the Bible say about exorcism?
The Gospels portray Jesus delivering people with authority, but that does not authorize untrained or sensational practices.
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