General Discussion Who is the best priest for exorcising ghosts currently?

[Peterlopex]

In a small town of Winder, there is a girl who is believed to be possessed by a spirit. How can one confirm whether this is truly the act of a malevolent spirit or just a pretense? Is there any reliable and legitimate method you know of that can help determine the truth?

 

[suspensewriter]

The Catholic church has various criteria for establishing the truth of it.

 

[Lynae Fisher]

In a small town of Winder, there is a girl who is believed to be possessed by a spirit. How can one confirm whether this is truly the act of a malevolent spirit or just a pretense? Is there any reliable and legitimate method you know of that can help determine the truth?

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You would have to pick a difficult question, lol.

First of all, pray. Pray for her and all those around her. Pray for direction.

There is a difference between being possessed and being influenced by evil. How to determine the difference??? I've never studied that topic much.

Also, in your title, you mention ghosts. Not sure if that is technically the same as a demon/evil spirit? Maybe Catholics consider it the same?

 

[William D'Andrea]

In a small town of Winder, there is a girl who is believed to be possessed by a spirit. How can one confirm whether this is truly the act of a malevolent spirit or just a pretense? Is there any reliable and legitimate method you know of that can help determine the truth?

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Is this actually going on, or are you looking for advice in developing the plot for a novel?

 

[Lynae Fisher]

Is this actually going on, or are you looking for help in developing the plot for a novel?

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Great question!!! We are here a bunch of writers who like making things up, after all. Great job pointing that out, William

 

[robwitty]

The Holy Spirit has a gift for figuring this out. The "distinguishing of spirits" (1 Corinthians 12:10)
Just sayin.

 

[Arnold]

How old is she? Young children, like 6 and below, can exhibit what some may call demonic behavior but it is simply the sin nature. In older children who may be able to understand, speaking of Jesus and how to come to Him may bring any demonic spirit to the fore, because it will try to block the person from receiving Christ. In all cases one must pray diligently, even fervently for guidance and understanding. It will always be the Holy Spirit who reveals the truth.