Exorcisms are making a comeback in one west Texan town, according to local horror writer Matt Caidin. San Angelo has hosted a number of conferences and other events, focused on identifying and combatting demonic presences.
As he examined her case, he realized she exhibited the four top signs of demon possession.
She could speak other languages; although was raised Greek, she knew Arabic fluently.
She had unnatural human strength; at about 125 pounds, she could hurl furniture across the room.
She had knowledge of secret things; she could tell if a doctor was having an affair or dealing prescription drugs illegally.
She had a revulsion to sacred images.
And:
Pfeifer said he believes there is demonic influence in West Texas manifested through cults and Satan worship, but more so through secular things in the world that can be used for good, such as the Internet.
Ahem.
Caidin draws attention to the role of movies in shaping these events, too.
(image via tacit requiem)
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