^ Possession - Astraea

<p>Sep 29, 2014 02:21 PM</p>

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Possession - Control of the body by a person who comes from outside. May be voluntary, as in some religious ceremonies of Southeast Asia or the West Indies, or involuntary. In the 19th and early 20th century, mediums who let channeled spirits share their bodies, a form of voluntary possession, were referred to as having "multiple personalities". Multiplicity has often been confused with possession, although the Catholic Church has strict criteria for distinguishing the two. Some multiples believe in possession and some do not. (General usage)</p>