Headlines on demonic activity and exorcisms in Australia are the latest in what seems to be a growing phenomenon. Either the headlines show a macabre media interest in the subject or exorcisms really are on the rise. The statements of exorcists would argue in favor of the latter.
Take this, from Catholic News Agency:
Brisbane, Feb 19, 2008 / 01:26 am (CNA).- Increased interest in Satanism and the occult has led to a rise in exorcisms in the Australian state of Queensland, the Courier Mail reports.
One priest who asked not to be identified said he presently carried out exorcisms at least once every two weeks.
“Being possessed by a demon is terrifying in one’s mental and emotional life,” he said to the Courier Mail. “Some of these manifestations are extremely powerful, causing people to be plagued by disturbances. They hear voices and see hideous creatures in their sleep. [Read full article.]
