Dabbling With Demons, Do Demons Really Exist

Demons…fallen angels…minions of Satan…evil spirits…they’ve been a source of fascination and fear since antiquity. Demons, and their influences on human beings, are a regular theme in movies and television. Read more …

Driving Out Evil Spirits in Angola

The BBC has a series that demonstrates some of the benefits of modernity over “traditional” practices. The series documents the horrifying abuse and even killing of children through “exorcisms.”

Mr Kitoko took a large swig from a glass bottle and spat water into Jose’s face. The child winced, too weak to cry out. Mud was smeared on his belly. The priest grabbed and twisted at Jose’s groin.
It was clear this desperately ill boy belonged in hospital - but Mr Kitoko insisted he would respond to his traditional medicine. He explained his methods.

“First you start with holy water and mud, two things that are well prepared. Because you know that our bodies are all made of earth - and when we die and rot, the bones remain and the hair remains but every part of our bodies goes back to earth,” he said.* Read more …