concept   exorcism
8 commonsense assertions
Cultures (8) • Western culture (1) • United States (1) • East Asian cultures (1) • Japan (1) • Mexico (1) • Philippines (1) • Traditional medicine practices (1) • Western medicine practices (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 exorcism Western culture Exorcism is a religious ritual associated with Catholicism and often depicted in Western culture through horror movies and performed by priests. 6
2 exorcism United States Exorcism in the United States is associated with dramatic Catholic rituals often depicted in horror movies. 2
3 exorcism East Asian cultures Exorcism in East Asian cultures involves Buddhist or Shinto rituals and focuses on purification and dispelling of negative spirits in a subtle manner. 1
4 exorcism Japan Exorcism in Japan involves Buddhist or Shinto rituals and is subtle, focusing on purification and dispelling negative spirits. 1
5 exorcism Mexico Exorcism is a common practice in Mexico, often performed by local spiritual healers to combat spiritual afflictions or possession. 1
6 exorcism Philippines Exorcism is a common practice in the Philippines, often performed by local spiritual healers to combat spiritual afflictions or possession. 1
7 exorcism Traditional medicine practices Exorcism is a traditional medicine practice used to remove spiritual influences believed to cause illness. 1
8 exorcism Western medicine practices Western medicine practices do not recognize exorcism as a legitimate form of medical treatment. 1