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Straggler
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Message 36 of 57 (642406)
11-28-2011 1:46 PM
Reply to: Message 35 by Buzsaw
11-28-2011 12:53 PM


Re: Other Cultures Acknowledged
Buz - All sorts of nominally Christian rituals and practices have Pagan elements and influences don't they?
Why do you think Christian dealings with evil spirits (e.g. exorcisms) would be different?

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Straggler
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Message 44 of 57 (642467)
11-29-2011 6:02 AM
Reply to: Message 37 by Buzsaw
11-28-2011 3:33 PM


Re: Biblical Exorcism vs Pagan Etc.
Buz writes:
The primary difference is that the Biblical methodology involves no objects or physical applications. It's just proclamations verbally, perhaps preceded by a period personal fasting by the exorcist.
Even if that is true I remain mystified as to why this would be considered an important difference or in any way make Christian/biblical exorcisms superior in any way? Can you explain why you think this is important?
Secondly - Is it true? Crucifixes, holy water, robes etc. etc. etc. Aren't all of these typically a part of Christian exorcisms?

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