The Exorcist.

First off, this stuff is Hollywood storytelling.  That said, there is a message in the ravioli. 

Nothing is more sensationalized than exorcism and all that goes with it.  There are a lot of misconceptions, spurred on by show biz and a public that doesn't find out for itself.

I don't find such things entertaining.  This is because the subject is visceral and touches the spiritual.  The real thing is worse.

Oh, production values can be good and everyone from above to below the line are very talented.  I know and have met some of them.  It's a job. 

I could spend time critiquing the current TV show and contrast it with reality.  I'm keeping it short.

People are never forced to be possessed.  By hook or by crook, the demonic wears down the victim.  It's generally slow, gradual and the resistance is what draws attention.

If you believe there is a war between good and evil, you can see that played out in possession and exorcism.  Good and evil wend their way through life on many levels.  That's not to say all is 'the devil made me do it' stuff.  People are quite capable of sin.  But the demonic is ancient, timeless and the hatred is inhuman.  It's a pestilence which curdles the soul.

It preys on weakness, whatever it might be.  It degrades and hates all that is good and decent.

I recommend the works including interviews of Father Malachi Martin.  He was well versed and a veteran of quite a number of exorcisms.

The Rite by Matt Baglio is another resource.  Look for others as well.

Sometimes exorcisms are brief and other times can go on for years.  Some are violent others quiet. As Father Malachi said, if you step in the room, you'll soon know if it's real.

Often there is a team to assist in prayer, exorcism itself and to restrain.  There are times when it's done with a minimum of people.

There are others besides priests who have done the work.  None do so without Divine authority. 

The show noted those who are perfectly possessed.  These are people who accept demons to dwell within them in exchange for earthly power, prestige etc.  The person is at home with the infernal and resigned to go with them at death.  Also there is a measure of protection, for they cannot be driven out.  The fallen and the subject each get what they want.  It usually isn't as dramatic as portrayed, but it occurs.

I advise caution researching this.  Protect yourselves and honestly, don't be too curious.  Watch out for snares.

We live in a time when such things are surfacing more and more.  Evil is rising but don't freak out.  Trust in God.

I offer these musings because I believe they exist.  As for extraordinary evil look around.  Child sexual abuse and all its attachments is an obvious example.

There is an uncaring, that inhumanity I mentioned.  Avoid it.  But if it presents itself seek help to fight it.  And pray, for the spiritual goes on whether you are aware or not.

I'm not trying to scare anyone.  Rather I hope to strengthen and offer my own prayers of protection.

Neither do I force anyone to believe this.  It's your free will.

But there is a restoration going on and a resurgence of Freedom in the US and worldwide.

We are freeing ourselves from the yoke of collectivist enslavement.  We are casting away and casting out tyranny and embracing Liberty.

Perhaps in that we are all exorcists.

One footnote:  The savage outbreak of violence and hatred are evidence of evil.  Many at least to me, exhibit symptoms of possession.  My encounters as many of yours should make that self evident.  And speculation, if you accept my premise, of especially notable people who may or may not be perfectly possessed, shouldn't be a case of wonder.

I have my views, my conviction re such things.  Let it remain there.

Seek the Light of God to guide you and for those others, seek the reason that balanced the Founders with faith.

The midterms are going to test us all.   It's one battle between good and evil.

Face it with truth and faith. Do what you can to enlighten and as Sam Adams said 'to set brushfires of Freedom in the minds of men' (and women -s-).