6 Fascinating Real Life Exorcism & Demonic Possession Cases
Sept 24, 2015 16:36:03 GMT -6
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Post by Mystic Wanderer on Sept 24, 2015 16:36:03 GMT -6
Exorcisms have been performed for thousands of years on people who are said to be possessed by demons. Only a few modern-day stories that have been told through movies, while others have been told through generations in folklore.
Most modern-day psychologists and psychiatrists, would label demonic possession as mental illness, such as schizophrenia. The debate has been ongoing between the church and the medical sciences for years. Sometimes it is hard to know the difference, but in some cases possession is too apparent to ignore as the source of the problem.
Here are some documented cases of the most convincing, and reputable exorcism cases on record: Source
1) The Famous Anneliese Michel:
2) Robbie Mannheim “Roland Doe”
3) Clara Germana Cele
4) “Julia”
5) Arne Cheyenne Johnson
6) Michael Taylor
The Six Stages of an Exorcism Include:
What do you think? Do you believe in demons?
Most modern-day psychologists and psychiatrists, would label demonic possession as mental illness, such as schizophrenia. The debate has been ongoing between the church and the medical sciences for years. Sometimes it is hard to know the difference, but in some cases possession is too apparent to ignore as the source of the problem.
Here are some documented cases of the most convincing, and reputable exorcism cases on record: Source
1) The Famous Anneliese Michel:
Sixteen year-old Anneliese Michel had a history of epilepsy and mental illness, for which she had often been treated at a psychiatric hospital. However, in 1973 Michel become suicidal, spurned all religious artifacts, drank her own urine, and began to hear voices. Medicine did nothing to help the girl, who begged her family to bring in a priest because she believed that she was possessed by demons. Though her request was rejected, two local priests secretly began treating her with exorcism rites. Meanwhile, her parents stopped treating her epilepsy and mental disorders. She was dead within a year.
Michel had almost seventy exorcisms performed on her over the course of ten months. She refused to eat, and often talked of dying as a martyr. Anneliese Michel died from emaciation and starvation. Consequently, her parents and the priests responsible were charged with negligent homicide.
Michel had almost seventy exorcisms performed on her over the course of ten months. She refused to eat, and often talked of dying as a martyr. Anneliese Michel died from emaciation and starvation. Consequently, her parents and the priests responsible were charged with negligent homicide.
2) Robbie Mannheim “Roland Doe”
The tale of fourteen year-old Roland Doe is one of the most notorious stories and was made into a Hollywood hit, The Exorcist. This is a pseudo name given by priests to protect the boys identity. In the 1940’s Doe’s aunt encouraged him to use a ouija board and after her death he took her advice. Many speculate that when attempting to contact here the door was open for demons who wished to possess him.
The possession quickly escalated to religious artifacts flying off the walls along with unexplained–noises, footsteps and scratching sounds. Scratches, words and claw marks began to appear on his body. The boy spoke in tongues in a guttural voice and levitated in the air, with his body contorted in pain.
A priest performed over 30 exorcisms, with the priest suffering many injuries. The boy could be heard throughout a hospital and there were reports of a terrible sulfuric odor.
The possession quickly escalated to religious artifacts flying off the walls along with unexplained–noises, footsteps and scratching sounds. Scratches, words and claw marks began to appear on his body. The boy spoke in tongues in a guttural voice and levitated in the air, with his body contorted in pain.
A priest performed over 30 exorcisms, with the priest suffering many injuries. The boy could be heard throughout a hospital and there were reports of a terrible sulfuric odor.
3) Clara Germana Cele
In 1906 it is said that Clara Germana Cele, a 16 year-old Christian student in South America, mad a pact with Satan. Days later she was overcome with impulses, became repulsed by religious artifacts and she could speak several languages she never studied. She also knew the histories of people around her.
Nuns reported horrifying animalistic sounds. Two priest came to perform an exorcism, one of which she nearly strangled to death. 170 people witnessed her levitating as priests read scripture. After two days the darks spirits left her body.
Nuns reported horrifying animalistic sounds. Two priest came to perform an exorcism, one of which she nearly strangled to death. 170 people witnessed her levitating as priests read scripture. After two days the darks spirits left her body.
4) “Julia”
In 2008, Dr. Richard E. Gallagher, a board-certified psychiatrist and associate professor of clinical psychiatry at New York Medical College, documented the case of a patient nicknamed “Julia” whom he deduced was indeed possessed by demons. It is rare for a doctor to diagnose anything other than mental illness in these situations.
He observed flying objects, levitation, and Julia knew things about the doctor that were impossible to explain.
Here is an excerpt from Gallagher’s statement:
“Periodically, in our presence, Julia would go into a trance state of a recurring nature. Mentally troubled individuals often ‘dissociate,’ but Julia’s trances were accompanied by an unusual phenomenon: Out of her mouth would come various threats, taunts and scatological language, phrases like ‘Leave her alone, you idiot,’ ‘She’s ours,’ ‘Leave, you imbecile priest,’ or just ‘Leave.’ The tone of this voice differed markedly from Julia’s own, and it varied, sometimes sounding guttural and vaguely masculine, at other points high pitched. Most of her comments during these ‘trances,’ or at the subsequent exorcisms, displayed a marked contempt for anything religious or sacred.”
He observed flying objects, levitation, and Julia knew things about the doctor that were impossible to explain.
Here is an excerpt from Gallagher’s statement:
“Periodically, in our presence, Julia would go into a trance state of a recurring nature. Mentally troubled individuals often ‘dissociate,’ but Julia’s trances were accompanied by an unusual phenomenon: Out of her mouth would come various threats, taunts and scatological language, phrases like ‘Leave her alone, you idiot,’ ‘She’s ours,’ ‘Leave, you imbecile priest,’ or just ‘Leave.’ The tone of this voice differed markedly from Julia’s own, and it varied, sometimes sounding guttural and vaguely masculine, at other points high pitched. Most of her comments during these ‘trances,’ or at the subsequent exorcisms, displayed a marked contempt for anything religious or sacred.”
5) Arne Cheyenne Johnson
Known as the “Demon Murder Trial,” the case of Arne Cheyenne Johnson is the first known court case in the United States during which the defense attempted to prove that the defendant was not guilty by reason of possession. When priests removed the spirits a ‘black mist’ was reported being seen by several witnesses. While the judge said demonic possession could not be proven and sentenced Johnson 10-20 years, he only served five. - See more at:
6) Michael Taylor
Michael Taylor and his wife, Christine, lived in a small town in Great Britain called Ossett. The couple was very religious, and had joined a Christian prayer group lead by Marie Robinson. At one meeting in 1974, Christine Taylor accused her husband and Robinson of having an affair, which both people hotly denied. Michael Taylor then spewed obscenities and began acting extremely erratic and out of character, leading witnesses to think that he seemed possessed by evil.
After months of crazy behavior, Taylor eventually consulted with clergy who performed an exorcism. The exorcism lasted for well over twenty-four hours, and the priests involved claimed to have removed forty demons from the man’s body. However, before he left, the priests warned him that the demon of murder remained dormant in his soul.
As soon as Taylor arrived home, he brutally murdered his wife and their dog. He was later found wandering the streets, covered in blood. At his trial, he was acquitted by reason of insanity. (Source | Photo)
After months of crazy behavior, Taylor eventually consulted with clergy who performed an exorcism. The exorcism lasted for well over twenty-four hours, and the priests involved claimed to have removed forty demons from the man’s body. However, before he left, the priests warned him that the demon of murder remained dormant in his soul.
As soon as Taylor arrived home, he brutally murdered his wife and their dog. He was later found wandering the streets, covered in blood. At his trial, he was acquitted by reason of insanity. (Source | Photo)
The Six Stages of an Exorcism Include:
Presence – The demon shows its presence in some way.
Pretense – The demon begins its games by hiding and pretending not to be within the person, who is possessed.
Breakpoint – The demon is finally forced to reveal its true self.
Voice – The demon uses its own voice to speak through its victim.
Clash – The battle between good and evil truly begins with the might of God on one side against the Devil and his minions.
Expulsion – The demon is forced to flee the body of the possessed person and is banished back to Hell.
Pretense – The demon begins its games by hiding and pretending not to be within the person, who is possessed.
Breakpoint – The demon is finally forced to reveal its true self.
Voice – The demon uses its own voice to speak through its victim.
Clash – The battle between good and evil truly begins with the might of God on one side against the Devil and his minions.
Expulsion – The demon is forced to flee the body of the possessed person and is banished back to Hell.
What do you think? Do you believe in demons?
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