Encyclopedia - Exorcism: Encyclopedia Ii - Exorcism - Exorcism In Other Religions
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...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Exorcism: Encyclopedia Ii - Exorcism - History
The concept of possession by evil spirits and the practice of exorcism are very ancient and widespread, and may originate in prehistoric ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Exorcism: Encyclopedia Ii - Exorcism - Exorcism In Christianity
Exorcism - Roman Catholicism. Solemn exorcisms, according to the Canon Law of the church, can only be exercised by an ordained priest (...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Exorcism: Encyclopedia - Exorcism
Exorcism is the practice of evicting demons or other evil spiritual entities which are supposed to have possessed (taken control of) a pe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Exorcism: Encyclopedia - Exorcism
Exorcism is the practice of evicting demons or other evil spiritual entities which are supposed to have possessed (taken control of) a pe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Exorcist: Encyclopedia - Exorcist
An exorcist is a person who performs exorcism, the driving off of demons or other supernatural beings who have possessed a person, or (so...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Religion: Encyclopedia Ii - Religion - Approaches To The Study Of Individual Religions
Religion - Methods of studying religion subjectively in relation to one's own beliefs. These include efforts to determine the meaning a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Religion: Encyclopedia - Religion
Religion (see etymology below) —sometimes used interchangeably with faith or belief system—is commonly defined as belief concerning t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Religion: Encyclopedia Ii - Religion - Development Of Religion
There are several models for understanding how religions develop. Models which view religion as untrue include: The "Dogma Selection Mo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Religion: Encyclopedia Ii - Religion - Approaches To Relating To The Beliefs Of Others
Adherents of particular religions deal with the differing doctrines and practices espoused by other religions in a variety ways. All stra...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Religion: Encyclopedia Ii - Religion - Etymology
The origins of the word "religion" have been debated for centuries. Some explanations for the origin of the word are: re-reading--from L...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Religion: Encyclopedia Ii - Religion - Religion And Other Approaches To Forming Beliefs About The Nature Of The Universe
Humans have many different methods which attempt to answer fundamental questions about the nature of the universe and our place in it (co...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Religion: Encyclopedia Ii - Religion - Etymology
The origins of the word "religion" have been debated for centuries. Some explanations for the origin of the word are: re-reading--from L...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Possession: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Possession
Possession 1)    A ritual trance state, learned through extensive training and achieved in religious ceremonies, during...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Possession: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Possession
Possession 1)    A ritual trance state, learned through extensive training and achieved in religious ceremonies, during...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Exorcism: Encyclopedia Ii - Exorcism - Exorcism In Islam
Posession by evil spirits (Jinn) or the Devil (Shaitan) and exorcism is said to have been a part of Islam since its beginning. It is beli...   » Read the article