User:Fay.0373/Adorcism
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An adorcism is the welcoming of a spiritual entity into a host's body in hopes of rendering positive outcomes such as healing or protection.[1] This is in some ways the antithesis to an exorcism; during which unwanted spirits are intentionally drawn out of the host's body. [2] Adorcists are human practitioners who desire deeper connections to guardian entities, ancestors, and gods; often associated with, but not limited to, shamanic practices.[2]
Adorcism is a term which was primarily used in sociological and anthropological texts prior to its later expansion to include applications in religion, psychology, ethnology, etc. The term originates from the scholarly work of European theoriests whose relevant publications first emerged in the 1960s; the theorists referenced include Luc de Heusch, Ioan Myrddin Lewis, and Jean Michel Oughourlain. [3]
Adorcistic rituals range from harnessing power from sacred objects, engaging in ritual sacrifice, or participating in performative arts.[2] These ritual practices can be found in Pentacostal Christianity, Shamanism, and several Afro-Brazillian religions. Anthropologically, positive practices that involve being "in dialog with spirits" include clairvoyance, spiritual healing, and counseling.[4]
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