2006-08-23 02:25:17 · 21 answers · asked by zorro 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I dont think that Bush needs one, but a lot of the people on yahoo answers does.
2006-08-23 02:27:42 · answer #1 · answered by Carol M 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
History
The concept of possession by evil spirits and the practice of exorcism are very ancient and widespread, and may originate in prehistoric Shamanistic beliefs.
The Christian New Testament includes exorcism among the miracles performed by Jesus. Because of this precedent, demonic possession was part of the belief system of Christianity since its beginning, and exorcism is still a recognized practice of Catholicism, Eastern Orthodox and some Protestant sects.
In recent times, the practice of exorcism has diminished in its importance to most religious groups and its use has decreased. Generally, it is currently found mainly in Eastern Europe and Africa, with some cases gaining media coverage; Anneliese Michel is perhaps the most recent of these. This is due mainly to a greater understanding of psychology and the functioning and structure of the human mind. Many of the cases that in the past which were candidates for exorcism have been found to be the products of mental illness, and are handled as such. More generally, the change in worldview since the Age of Enlightenment, which put increased value on rationalism, materialism, and naturalism, has led to a decrease in the belief of the supernatural.
2006-08-23 09:29:27 · answer #2 · answered by Linda 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Oh no. Bush is doing God's will -- invading and murdering thousands of citizens in a foreign country. Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition! Onward Christian soldiers! I mean, if people don't agree with your religious beliefs, then get rid of them -- isn't that the basic idea? Never mind that business of OIL or other commodoties, that is just a smoke screen.
Attached is a Baptist perspective that might get Bush's approval.
2006-08-23 09:57:03 · answer #3 · answered by LaRue 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He needs a brain transplant, speech therapy, a class in which he's shown how to put more than two words together in a sentence, some social skills, but he'll always have the backing of the rich elite and the ignorant.
Tammi Dee
2006-08-23 09:34:52 · answer #4 · answered by tammidee10 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah I never thought about it that way, remember the old saying:
"United we stand, divided we fall"
Its time to get back together and start accomplishing things as ONE nation.
As for the exorcism, no.
2006-08-23 09:33:06 · answer #5 · answered by nicholas_fahrenkopf 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He doesn't need an exorcism, rather he needs some wisdom.... Even a little would be nice.
2006-08-23 09:30:09 · answer #6 · answered by Denise W 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think Bush needs the support of the people of this country! PERIOD!
Don't misunderstand what I just said here.. think about it.. really think about it.
We as a people need to pull together, and damn it, stay together.. but none of you do..
2006-08-23 09:30:16 · answer #7 · answered by sassy 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Here's your sign. That's the most idiotic thing posted on a site full of Democrat morons.
2006-08-23 10:28:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
he needs a whole NEW BRAIN, coz obviously he hasnt got any.
& by the way, i dont think he could make 20 in his IQ test.
2006-08-23 09:33:19 · answer #9 · answered by bitter.sweet.symphony 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He needs this presidential term to end faster.
2006-08-23 10:16:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋