(November 2, 2016 at 7:03 pm)abaris Wrote:(November 2, 2016 at 6:57 pm)Catholic_Lady Wrote: It's actually the true story that the movie "the exorcist" was inspired from, but it's a very very different story. The accounts in the book are taken from the diary and documents of a Jesuit priest who was involved with the exorcisms, as well as some interviews to fill in the gaps.
I know about this book, but I never read it. Jesuit priest being the operative word here. Give me something in a controlled and neutral environment and I will give it some consideration. But certainly not something by someone already having some confirmation bias.
You're missing out.
Even if you don't believe it to be a true story it's still good. Also, the boy stayed in the hospital for some time and was also treated by doctors and psychologists. Does that count?
"Of course, everyone will claim they respect someone who tries to speak the truth, but in reality, this is a rare quality. Most respect those who speak truths they agree with, and their respect for the speaking only extends as far as their realm of personal agreement. It is less common, almost to the point of becoming a saintly virtue, that someone truly respects and loves the truth seeker, even when their conclusions differ wildly."
-walsh
-walsh
