By Witchipedia

This article examines exorcism as a cross-cultural religious practice involving the ritualistic expulsion of perceived malevolent entities or negative energies from individuals or places. The text explores the historical origins of exorcism across multiple faith traditions—including Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Shintoism, and indigenous belief systems—while detailing the procedural elements involved, such as the role of trained exorcists, sacred prayers, and ritual objects.

This article examines the concept of evil across diverse religious, spiritual, and magical traditions, exploring how it is variously understood as a force of destruction, a violation of divine will, or a manifestation of antisocial behavior.