The Disturbing Science Behind Demonic Possession - Richard Gallagher

Are demonic possessions real? Psychiatrist Richard Gallagher has been investigating them for over 25 years, becoming convinced after starting as a deep skeptic.We discuss the scientific understanding of these cases, how to differentiate demonic possessions from ordinary biological illness, how people become possessed, the dangers of psychedelics like ayahuasca today, the nature of evil in the world, demons in different religions, and more...Timestamps:00:00 Origins Investigating Demonic Possession05:05 The Journey from Skepticism to Belief09:17 Understanding Possession and Oppression13:58 Remarkable Cases and Experiences18:27 The Intersection of Science and Spirituality23:04 The Nature of Good and Evil27:56 Conditions Leading to Possession32:14 The Role of Psychedelics and Modern Culture36:57 Awareness and Caution Regarding Demons41:31 Conclusion and Reflections on the SubjectFind Richard: -Book: Demonic Foes: My Twenty-Five Years as a Psychiatrist Investigating Possessions, Diabolic Attacks, and the Paranormal. Amazon link: https://a.co/d/5sDHWt9