Posted on 10/04/2020 12:03:57 AM PDT by tired&retired
The worlds leading psychiatric authority on demonic possession delves into the hidden world of exorcisms and his own transformation from cynic to believer over the course of his twenty-five-year career.
Successful New York psychiatrist Richard Gallagher was skeptical yet intrigued when a hard-nosed, no-nonsense Catholic priest asked him to examine a woman for a possible exorcism. Meeting her, Gallagher was astonished. The womans behavior defied logic. In an instant, she could pinpoint a persons secret weaknesses. She knew how individuals shed never known had died, including Gallaghers own mother, who passed away after a lengthy battle with ovarian cancer. She spoke fluently in multiple languages, including Latinbut only when she was in a trance.
This was not psychosis, Gallagher concluded. It was, in his scientific estimation, what could only be describe as paranormal ability. The woman wasnt mentally disturbedshe was possessed. This remarkable case was the first of many that Gallagher would encounter
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Thanks for posting that link!
“Two years ago I visited New Orleans...”
New Orleans is definitely haunted. My friend lived there for quite a while and the first time we visited her I didn’t have a decent night’s sleep, and I always sleep like a rock. I had dreadful nightmares.
I complained about it to hubby, saying I think this place is haunted. He agreed, but said it was bothering me more than him because I was a Catholic and he was not.
There were 5 of us who did similar work in the early 1990’s. I’m the only one still alive.
One of the 5 was Dr. Irene Hickman. We were working together when a very strong demonic spirit took over her assistant and tried to kill me. The demon explained that was his mission and he would be successful as I was ruining their plans.
I gave Irene the tape recording of the session and she put a transcript (edited for all the growling and screams) in her book on spirit de-possession.
because “I was a Catholic and he was not.”
LOL....There is much more to it than that.
I would never do this work in front of a group. Too dangerous for bystanders.
You can count on your deepest darkest secret and worst fear being shouted out at you to back you off.
Just know that God Lives us unconditionally, despite our sins.
8n fact, God tends to pick the biggest sinners for His most important work.
Moses, and Saul (Paul) were murderers. Peter denied Jesus and cut off the slave’s ear.....
Thank you for posting this!
All Thanks be to God
It doesn’t take much to keep an open mind. That doesn’t mean blind agreement, but far better than whimsically dismissing the abnormal.
Hear ya’ regarding your wife. Every seasoned employee/associate knows the “silence” drill.
FYI
I did a lecture at the Divinity School about 10 years ago. It freaked many people out.
I did a lecture at the Divinity School about 10 years ago. It freaked many people out.
15 And he (Jesus) said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils;
they shall speak with new tongues; 18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.
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Q: Are you actually practising exorcism? As in Roman Catholic exorcism?
bkmk for later
Its most definitely ramping up and had been since about 2010, even more so in the past year
This particular battle is not one anyone should seek out unless you are called to join it. Do not gaze into that abyss merely for curiosity’s sake,
The more we look the more power they receive, this is why God did not allow images, evil spirits would attach and receive worship,
Those kind that rattle chains down the stairs at 3 AM are not the ones ruling over entire nations and moving in and out of world leaders and that institute power over the Earth after the workings of Satan who is continually seeking to enthrone his beast kingdom over the Earth,
As FReepers, we’ve known each other for quite some time. But quite honestly, I’m taken aback by your experiences.
If you maintain a paranormal ping list, add me. Or start one and add me ;)
You raised your hand and started yelling and praying and they fell to the ground growling.
Put the crack pipe down and stop watching the exorcist.
I can’t believe I opened Free republic at 5:00 in the morning for this.
I’m going back to bed.
And you should go back to the psych ward.
You need a tune-up.
I can tell you almost every foot of the way, from Wilmington, DE to Lancaster, PA, then up the east side of the Susquehanna just before Harrisburg, crossing over to the west side from 322 onto Rte 15 at Clark's Ferry, then up to Selinsgrove. Used to stop for a steak there, then north on 15 again to the bluff overlooking Williamsport, take 10 for the view, then down past the Little League Center and back across to the east side at Williamsport, up north to Mansfield, the over either to Wellsboro or on up to Tioga, then across the Chemung at Corning and on to 17 in New York State over to Steuben and Allegany Counties. That's a long drive, my FRiends.
When I was a kid, we used to get the Grit newspaper, came from Williamsport.
my reflex reaction is of course not
You’re welcome.
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