SYSK Selects: How Exorcism Works

In this episode, Josh and Chuck dive into the fascinating and often misunderstood world of exorcism, exploring how the Catholic Church approaches demonic possession with surprising scientific rigor and psychological evaluation. They discuss how spirit possession is viewed across different cultures, the blurry line between psychological disorders and supernatural affliction, and reveal that the Church only considers about one in five thousand cases worthy of actual exorcism after thorough investigation. The guys also touch on some of the commercialization of exorcism by independent practitioners and explain why, despite what Hollywood shows us, real exorcisms are typically far less dramatic than you'd expect.