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Many [[culture]]s and [[religions]] contain some [[concept]] of demonic possession, but the details vary considerably. The [[Gypsies|Roma]] people believe that demons can also possess animals, plants, deceased persons or inanimate objects.
 
Many [[culture]]s and [[religions]] contain some [[concept]] of demonic possession, but the details vary considerably. The [[Gypsies|Roma]] people believe that demons can also possess animals, plants, deceased persons or inanimate objects.
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<center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of '''''Possession''''', follow [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Possession this link].</center>
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<center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of '''''Spirit Possession''''', follow [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Possession '''''this link'''''].</center>
 
The oldest references to demonic possession are from the [[Sumerians]], who believed that all diseases of the [[body]] and [[mind]] were caused by "sickness demons" called gidim or gid-dim [2]. The priests who [[practice]]d exorcisms in these nations were called ashipu (sorcerer) as opposed to an asu (physician) who applied bandages and salves[3]. Many cuneiform tablets contain [[prayer]]s to certain gods asking for protection from demons, while others ask the gods to expel the demons that have invaded their bodies.
 
The oldest references to demonic possession are from the [[Sumerians]], who believed that all diseases of the [[body]] and [[mind]] were caused by "sickness demons" called gidim or gid-dim [2]. The priests who [[practice]]d exorcisms in these nations were called ashipu (sorcerer) as opposed to an asu (physician) who applied bandages and salves[3]. Many cuneiform tablets contain [[prayer]]s to certain gods asking for protection from demons, while others ask the gods to expel the demons that have invaded their bodies.
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[[Shaman]]ic cultures also believe in demon possession and shamans perform exorcisms too; in these cultures often diseases are attributed to the [[presence]] of a vengeful spirit or (loosely termed) demon in the body of the patient. These spirits are more often the spectres of [[animal]]s or people wronged by the bearer, the exorcism rites usually consisting of respectful offerings or sacrificial offerings.
 
[[Shaman]]ic cultures also believe in demon possession and shamans perform exorcisms too; in these cultures often diseases are attributed to the [[presence]] of a vengeful spirit or (loosely termed) demon in the body of the patient. These spirits are more often the spectres of [[animal]]s or people wronged by the bearer, the exorcism rites usually consisting of respectful offerings or sacrificial offerings.
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The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malleus_Maleficarum Malleus Maleficarum] speaks about some exorcisms that can be done in different cases. Depending on the severity of the alleged possession, solutions range from prayers of deliverance to the Solemn Rite of Exorcism as practiced by the Catholic Church.
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The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malleus_Maleficarum Malleus Maleficarum] speaks about some exorcisms that can be done in different cases. Depending on the severity of the alleged possession, solutions range from prayers of deliverance to the Solemn Rite of Exorcism as practiced by the Catholic Church.
 
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The supposed casting out of [[devil]]s since the arrival of the [[Spirit of Truth]] has been a matter of confounding a [[belief]] in demoniacal '''possession''' with hysteria, insanity, and feeble-mindedness. But just because Michael's bestowal has forever liberated all [[human]] [[mind]]s on [[Urantia]] from the possibility of demoniacal possession, do not imagine that such was not a [[reality]] in former ages.[http://www.urantia.org/cgi-bin/webglimpse/mfs/usr/local/www/data/papers?link=http://mercy.urantia.org/papers/paper77.html&file=/usr/local/www/data/papers/paper77.html&line=150#mfs]
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The supposed casting out of [[Satan|devil]]s since the arrival of the [[Spirit of Truth]] has been a matter of confounding a [[belief]] in demoniacal '''possession''' with hysteria, insanity, and feeble-mindedness. But just because [[ Michael's bestowal]] has forever liberated all [[human]] [[mind]]s on [[Urantia]] from the possibility of demoniacal possession, do not imagine that such was not a [[reality]] in former ages.[https://www.urantia.org/cgi-bin/webglimpse/mfs/usr/local/www/data/papers?link=https://mercy.urantia.org/papers/paper77.html&file=/usr/local/www/data/papers/paper77.html&line=150#mfs]
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==Notes==
 
==Notes==
 
# Ferber, Sarah, Demonic Possession and Exorcism in Early Modern France(London, Routledge, 2004, 25, 116).
 
# Ferber, Sarah, Demonic Possession and Exorcism in Early Modern France(London, Routledge, 2004, 25, 116).
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# [http://www.sumerian.org/sumlogo.htm Sumerian "gidim"]
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# [https://www.sumerian.org/sumlogo.htm Sumerian "gidim"]
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# [http://www.indiana.edu/~ancmed/meso.HTM Indiana Univ: MEDICINE IN ANCIENT MESOPOTAMIA]
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# [https://www.indiana.edu/~ancmed/meso.HTM Indiana Univ: MEDICINE IN ANCIENT MESOPOTAMIA]
 
# Willis, Deborah, Malevolent Nurture: Witch-Hunting and Maternal Power in Early Modern England (New York, Cornell University Press, 1995)
 
# Willis, Deborah, Malevolent Nurture: Witch-Hunting and Maternal Power in Early Modern England (New York, Cornell University Press, 1995)
 
# Murphy, Ed. 1996.The Handbook for Spiritual Warfare. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, Rev. Ed., p.51
 
# Murphy, Ed. 1996.The Handbook for Spiritual Warfare. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, Rev. Ed., p.51
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# MacNutt, Francis. 1995. Deliverance from evil Spirits: a practical manual. Grand Rapids: Chosen Books. p.71
 
# MacNutt, Francis. 1995. Deliverance from evil Spirits: a practical manual. Grand Rapids: Chosen Books. p.71
 
# Broedel, Hans Peter, The Malleus Malfeicarum and the Construction of Witchcraft (Great Britain, Manchester University Press, 2003, 32-33), Barajo, Caro, World of the Witches, (Great Britain, University of Chicago Press, 1964, 73)
 
# Broedel, Hans Peter, The Malleus Malfeicarum and the Construction of Witchcraft (Great Britain, Manchester University Press, 2003, 32-33), Barajo, Caro, World of the Witches, (Great Britain, University of Chicago Press, 1964, 73)
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# [http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/pdf/erlendsson_01_jun_03.pdf Microsoft Word - Haraldur Erlendsson 1.6.03 Multiple Personality]
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# [https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/pdf/erlendsson_01_jun_03.pdf Microsoft Word - Haraldur Erlendsson 1.6.03 Multiple Personality]
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# [http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/tv_and_radio/article5088285.ece Martin Shaw has a devil of a job in Apparitions, The Times]. November 8, 2008
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# [https://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/tv_and_radio/article5088285.ece Martin Shaw has a devil of a job in Apparitions, The Times]. November 8, 2008
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
Castaneda, Carlos. 1998. The Active side of Infinity. NYC HarperCollins.
 
Castaneda, Carlos. 1998. The Active side of Infinity. NYC HarperCollins.
 
== External links ==
 
== External links ==
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*[http://rjohara.net/gen/knapp/ ''Demonic possession of Elizabeth Knapp'':] Cotton Mather's widely-cited report on the demonic possession of Elizabeth Knapp of Massachusetts (1701)
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*[https://rjohara.net/gen/knapp/ ''Demonic possession of Elizabeth Knapp'':] Cotton Mather's widely-cited report on the demonic possession of Elizabeth Knapp of Massachusetts (1701)
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*[http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12315a.htm ''Catholic Encyclopedia'' "Demonical Possession"]
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*[https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12315a.htm ''Catholic Encyclopedia'' "Demonical Possession"]
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*[http://www.1911encyclopedia.org/Possession Encyclopedia Britannica: Possession]
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*[https://www.1911encyclopedia.org/Possession Encyclopedia Britannica: Possession]
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* Andrew Lang, [http://www.psychanalyse-paris.com/848-Demoniacal-Possession.html Demoniacal Possession], ''The Making of Religion'', (Chapter VII), Longmans, Green, and C°, London, New York and Bombay, 1900, pp.&nbsp;128-146.
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* Andrew Lang, [https://www.psychanalyse-paris.com/848-Demoniacal-Possession.html Demoniacal Possession], ''The Making of Religion'', (Chapter VII), Longmans, Green, and C°, London, New York and Bombay, 1900, pp.&nbsp;128-146.
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*[http://www.apostasynow.com/wots/Contents.html ''War on the Saints''] Jessie Penn-Lewis & Evan Roberts (The Original and Completely Unabridged Edition less graphics)
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*[https://www.apostasynow.com/wots/Contents.html ''War on the Saints''] Jessie Penn-Lewis & Evan Roberts (The Original and Completely Unabridged Edition less graphics)
    
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