Exorcists = Workers of iniquity?

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"A key element of the training is to help priests discern whether the cause of the problem relates to mental health or emotional issues, rather than anything supernatural, and to support the person in seeking appropriate help. Indeed, exorcism rites should never be carried out without medical assessment by a suitably qualified doctor."
https://theconversation.com/exorcism-how-does-it-work-and-why-is-it-on-the-rise-93459

"The Catholic Encyclopedia describes exorcism as, “the act of driving out, or warding off, demons, or evil spirits, from persons, places, or things, which are believed to be possessed or infested by them, or are liable to become victims or instruments of their malice.”

In the Catholic Church this is expressed in two primary forms, called “minor” exorcisms and “major” exorcisms."
https://aleteia.org/2023/04/19/everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-exorcisms/

Catholic Exorcists Say They Are Overloaded With 'Possessed' People: Study
https://www.newsweek.com/catholica-exorcists-say-they-are-overloaded-possessed-people-1712382

"21Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity."
https://biblehub.com/kjv/matthew/7.htm

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