Exorcism

/ˈɛksɔrsɪzəm/ noun

Definition

A religious ritual performed to drive out an evil spirit or demon from a person or place.

Etymology

From Greek 'exorkizein' meaning to bind by oath, from 'ex-' (out) and 'horkos' (oath). The meaning evolved to describe the ritual of commanding a spirit to leave in the name of God or divine power.

Kelly Says

Exorcism rituals exist in almost every religion on Earth—from Christianity to Islam to Buddhism—suggesting humans across cultures have always felt compelled to explain possession and seek spiritual healing.

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