Hostage To The Devil: The Possession And Exorci... 🌟

: One of Martin’s most controversial contributions is the concept of "perfect possession," where an individual has completely and voluntarily surrendered to evil. These people may appear normal and even practice religion outwardly, but they lack the typical "beastly" manifestations or revulsion toward sacred objects.

: Martin argues that possession is not merely a sensational event but a "titanic clash of wills" between the exorcist and a personal, intelligent evil. He details how individuals are "selected" and the gradual process of surrendering their will. Hostage to the Devil: The Possession and Exorci...

: Martin emphasizes the physical and psychic toll on the priest, noting that the exorcist must offer themselves as a "hostage" to save the possessed soul. In several cases, the exorcists suffered long-term psychological damage or physical injury. : One of Martin’s most controversial contributions is