Cultish

The Exorcist: A Review by Dr. Walter Martin

Oct 10, 2023
Dr. Walter Martin reviews the 50-year-old Exorcist film, discussing its graphic content and critiquing its portrayal of demonic possession. The podcast explores the power and nature of Satan, the fascination with the mysterious and unknown, and the role of eastern religions in fueling interest in the occult. It also analyzes the inaccuracies in 'The Exorcist' in terms of biblical demonology and debunking the portrayal of Christians being possessed by demons. The concept of believers being possessed by the Holy Spirit is also discussed.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Power and Nature of Satan
02:15 • 12min
3
The Fascination with the Mysterious and Unknown
14:33 • 6min
4
Analysis of 'The Exorcist' and Its Portrayal of Demonic Possession
20:30 • 13min
5
Demonic Activity, Imitating Voices, and Spiritual Control
33:58 • 2min
6
Analyzing 'The Exorcist' and Biblical Demonology
36:27 • 13min
7
Believers Possessed by the Holy Spirit
49:19 • 15min