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Exorcism and Witch-hunt

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Difference between Exorcism and Witch-hunt

Exorcism vs. Witch-hunt

Exorcism (from Greek εξορκισμός, exorkismós "binding by oath") is the religious or spiritual practice of evicting demons or other spiritual entities from a person, or an area, that are believed to be possessed. A witch-hunt or witch purge is a search for people labelled "witches" or evidence of witchcraft, often involving moral panic or mass hysteria.

Similarities between Exorcism and Witch-hunt

Exorcism and Witch-hunt have 3 things in common (in Unionpedia): Black magic, Brian P. Levack, Catholic Church.

Black magic

Black magic has traditionally referred to the use of supernatural powers or magic for evil and selfish purposes.

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Brian P. Levack

Brian P. Levack (born 1943) is an American historian of early modern Britain and Europe.

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Catholic Church

The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with more than 1.299 billion members worldwide.

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Exorcism and Witch-hunt Comparison

Exorcism has 158 relations, while Witch-hunt has 247. As they have in common 3, the Jaccard index is 0.74% = 3 / (158 + 247).

References

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