Spiritual & Religious Perspectives
Documentation and Consent in Indigenous Deliverance: Ethical Templates for Researchers, Journalists and Practitioners
Ethical templates for documenting Indigenous deliverance: FPIC, data governance (OCAP/CARE), media releases, community agreements and safeguarding protocols.
Interfaith Rapid Response: Building Shared Protocols for Acute Allegations of Possession
A practical framework for faith leaders, clinicians and responders to build interfaith rapid-response protocols for acute allegations of possession that prioritize safety, assessment and accountability.
Indigenous Knowledge in Crisis: How Climate Displacement Is Reshaping Folk Exorcism
Climate displacement is eroding indigenous ritual knowledge, changing folk exorcism practices. Anthropologists call for community-led documentation and rights-based safeguarding.
Ruqyah Online: Standards, Risks and Regulatory Trends in the Digital Age
Examines online ruqyah practices, theological positions, consumer risks, platform policies, and regulatory trends — guidance for practitioners and policymakers.
Global Inventory: Which Countries and Denominations Officially Appoint Exorcists — A 2025 Audit
A 2025 audit of which countries and faith bodies formally appoint exorcists — comparing Catholic, Anglican, Orthodox, Pentecostal and Islamic practices and state guidance.
Rituals Compared: Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant and Islamic Approaches to Exorcism
Comparative overview of exorcism in Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant and Islamic traditions—doctrine, ritual forms, authority, and pastoral safeguards.
Vatican, Diocesan, and Lay Responses: How Official Protocols Evolved in the 21st Century
Examining 21st-century shifts in Vatican guidance, diocesan protocols, and lay practice—balancing ritual, pastoral care, and mental-health collaboration in exorcism responses.
Global Voices: Indigenous Exorcism Practices, Consent, and Cultural Sensitivity
Overview of indigenous exorcism practices, stressing informed consent, cultural sensitivity, engagement, and practical guidance for respectful practitioners.
When Traditions Meet Law: Case Studies of Folk Exorcisms and Human Rights Concerns
Examines clashes between folk exorcisms and law through case studies; highlights rights risks and offers guidance for courts and communities and clinicians.
Exorcism Across Christian Traditions: Anglican, Lutheran and Pentecostal Practices Compared
Compare Anglican, Lutheran and Pentecostal approaches to exorcism: theology, rites, pastoral practice and current safeguarding norms across traditions.