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In Hinduism the possession of the body by spirits is often accorded a more holy status as it is believed that Goddess Kali or her various incarnates enter a body. People often worship them and also ask for their blessings. However if the spirit refuses to leave after sometime then a village exorcist is brought in to drive out the spirit. Often the priest resorts to beating the said person with neem leaves in an elaborate and dramatic "exorcism". In Wicca, because no spirits/people/things are inherently evil, the practice of an exorcism would be unlikely. Demons however, in Witch ...

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In Wicca, because no spirits/people/things are inherently evil, the practice of an exorcism would be unlikely. Demons however, in Witchcraft are often seen as psychological and non-corporeal.

In Shamanic cultures a form of spirit releasement exists. Anthropologist Michael Harner PhD, has argued that a form of exorcism exists in all shamanic cultures. Various new age proponents use a format of spirit releasement, and authors such as Ken Page have pioneered its popularity in that community.

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