Where Faith Meets the Darkness
Journey into the ancient practices of exorcism, explore documented cases of possession, and discover the spiritual warfare that exists beyond our perception. A scholarly examination of the battle between light and shadow.
The Practice of Exorcism
Beyond the Rite: How to Build a Multidisciplinary Diocesan Deliverance Team
A practical blueprint for diocesan deliverance teams: role templates, MOU elements, casework flow, training and safeguarding best practices for clergy and lay ministers.
Inside the Rite: A Practical Breakdown of the Rituale Romanum
Practical guide to the Rituale Romanum: structure, key prayers, canonical safeguards, and responsible modern adaptations for clergy and pastoral teams. today.
Family Guide: What to Expect When a Diocese Opens an Exorcism Investigation
A practical family guide to diocesan exorcism investigations: steps, clinical assessments, pastoral care, privacy rights, likely timeline, and how to get help.
Spiritual & Religious Perspectives
Ruqyah Online: Standards, Risks and Regulatory Trends in the Digital Age
Examines online ruqyah practices, theological positions, consumer risks, platform policies, and regulatory trends — guidance for practitioners and policymakers.
Global Inventory: Which Countries and Denominations Officially Appoint Exorcists — A 2025 Audit
A 2025 audit of which countries and faith bodies formally appoint exorcists — comparing Catholic, Anglican, Orthodox, Pentecostal and Islamic practices and state guidance.
Rituals Compared: Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant and Islamic Approaches to Exorcism
Comparative overview of exorcism in Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant and Islamic traditions—doctrine, ritual forms, authority, and pastoral safeguards.
Psychology & Science
Possession, PTSD, and Sleep Paralysis: A Clinician’s Guide to 2024–2025 Neuroscience
2024–25 sleep paralysis neuroscience for clinicians: screen PTSD-linked episodes, distinguish from psychosis, and apply evidence-based sleep and trauma interventions.
From REM to Record: A Clinician’s Protocol for Objectively Documenting Alleged Possession Episodes
A clinician's step‑by‑step protocol to document alleged possession episodes objectively for care and court, covering assessment, data capture, consent and chain‑of‑custody.
Possession or Psychosis? A Clinician's Guide to Differential Diagnosis and Best Practices
Practical guide for clinicians to distinguish possession beliefs from psychosis—assessment steps, medical workup, cultural formulation, and collaboration with faith leaders.
Famous Cases & True Stories
Sacred Law and Secular Courts: Exorcisms That Became Cases (2020–2025)
Review of 2020–2025 criminal and civil cases where exorcisms led to prosecutions, trials, and lawsuits — legal outcomes, precedents, and implications.
Algorithmic Vigilance: How Video Forensics Authenticate Viral Exorcism Footage
How forensic analysts verify viral exorcism videos: tools, vendors, chain-of-custody methods, and case-study lessons to separate staged clips from authentic evidence.
Netflix and Beyond: How 'The Deliverance' and Documentaries Rekindled Interest in Real Exorcisms
How Netflix's The Deliverance and recent documentaries renewed public interest in exorcism — examining media effects, real cases, and ethical implications.
Media, Movies & Pop Culture
When Streams Deceive: How AI Video Tools and Platform Rules Are Rewriting Exorcism Virality
AI video and new platform laws reshape viral exorcism claims—verification steps, policy effects, checks, and safeguards for clergy, journalists now.
The Exorcism Genre in the 2020s: Why Hollywood Keeps Returning to Possession Stories
Why possession films returned in the 2020s: pandemic anxieties, streaming economics, auteur visions, and global folklore reshaped modern exorcism stories.
From 'The Pope's Exorcist' to 'The Ritual': Accuracy vs Spectacle in Modern Exorcism Films
Explore how modern films—from The Pope’s Exorcist to The Rite—balance liturgical accuracy, mental-health realities, and cinematic spectacle in portrayals of possession.
Understanding Exorcists
An exorcist is a religious practitioner who performs the ritual of exorcism—the act of expelling evil spirits, demons, or malevolent entities believed to possess individuals, places, or objects. Rooted in ancient spiritual traditions across cultures, exorcism represents humanity's enduring battle against unseen forces of darkness.
Throughout history, exorcists have served as spiritual warriors, standing at the threshold between the physical and supernatural realms. From Catholic priests trained in Vatican-approved rites to shamans and spiritual healers across diverse cultures, these practitioners employ prayer, sacred texts, holy objects, and ancient rituals to confront possession and restore spiritual balance.
Today, exorcism remains a recognized practice in many religious traditions, including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, and Buddhism. This website explores the documented cases, theological foundations, cultural variations, and modern perspectives on this ancient spiritual practice—offering a scholarly, respectful examination of a phenomenon that continues to captivate and challenge our understanding of faith, consciousness, and the nature of evil itself.