Bible to the Head: Pastor Bob Larson Exorcizing the Demon

Our friends at AOL Weird News have shared a fantastic (or terrifying, depending on your point of view) video of Pastor Bob Larson conducting an exorcism on a young woman.  We’ve visited Pastor Bob a few times before on Extraordinary Intelligence, and we’ve covered the topic of Exorcism with the seriousness that we believe it [...]

Codex Gigas: The Devil’s Bible

In the early 13th century, a book came into existence that mystifies the literary and theological worlds to this day. Not much is known about this manuscript called the Codex Gigas (Giant Book).  Many legends and myths have grown around its origins.  That this book has created so much speculation is not shocking.  The very [...]

Fear of the Supernatural: The thrill of it all

So I was having a conversation with a Luciferian psychic the other day (best opening to a post EVER!) and he asked me a very pointed question.  “You seem a little more squeamish than I expected.  Why are you so interested in the paranormal when you scare so easily?” Perhaps I should quickly answer your [...]

Meet the Demons: Demystifying Demonology

“I am Legion: for we are many.” Likely you’ve heard the term Demonology or Demonologist.  On the popular TV show, “Ghost Hunters” for example,  a resident Demonologist is sometimes called upon  if they feel that a less than benevolent spirit is behind a haunting.  Movies and books often make reference to Demonologists, and they are [...]

Extraordinary Thursday Videos: Exorcism

Fair warning to anyone who is easily disturbed.  The following videos contain footage of allegedly real exorcisms.  Are they really people possessed by evil spirits, or simply psychologically disturbed individuals? Please, if you are squeamish do not watch the footage below. Francisco Goya: Saint Francis Borgia performing an exorcism   National Geographic: A Philippine mother [...]