Each article in this book makes an argument for or against the existence of demonic possession and the usefulness of exorcism rituals. Because these issues can have strong religious implications, people tend to hold passionate beliefs about them. Someone who accepts the existence of demonic possession as an article of faith would understandably have a different perspective than someone whose religious beliefs specifically exclude the possibility of demonic possession.

This epilogue will draw no conclusions about demonic possession and exorcism; instead, it will provide a timetested method that you can use to evaluate arguments such as those included in this book.

About the Author

One of the first things to do when evaluating an argument is to examine the author's background and qualifications. Although an author's credentials and biases do not determine the quality of an argument, they can offer...