
Explore demonology through Bishop James Long's journey from priesthood to exorcisms, his inclusive ministry of the Old Catholic Church, and engagement with the paranormal community.
Explore demonology basics, contrast dermatologist and exorcist, review angels, demons, and human spirits, outline demon origins, discuss possession, infestation, oppression, mental illness, and personal protection.
Clarify how demonology differs from exorcism, and define the requirement for primary research in investigating demonic cases. Emphasize a pastoral, theology-based practice over paranormal storytelling.
Explore whether demonic activity is rising, examine media influence and the risks of Ouija boards, and warn against self-performed exorcisms.
Explores whether human spirits remain on earth and how biblical accounts define ghosts, and outlines residual vs interactive hauntings, plus the role of prayer and guardian angels.
Explore the classification of angels, from guardian angels to seraphim and cherubim, and learn how free will shapes intercession, power, and heavenly ranks.
Explore what demons are, debunk myths about spirits of deceased people or Nephilim offspring, and show demons as fallen angels led by Lucifer, Satan, with scriptural evidence.
Explain the three stages of demonic influence—infestation, oppression, and possession—and how provoking versus inviting actions affect outcomes, including the physiological toll and the distinction from mental illness.
Explore how demonic infestation differs from oppression and possession, including signs, triggers, and investigative cautions, with practical steps from initial assessment to blessing and potential exorcism.
Explore how demonic oppression and obsession threaten intellect and will, trigger sleep disturbance, manipulate perception, and precede possession, with insights into infestation, exorcism rites, and deliverance.
Explore how infestation, oppression, and obsession lead to possession, and how clergy use the solemn rite of exorcism to protect the intellect and will during dramatic possession scenarios.
In Demonology 101, we will begin to uncover the basics of this deep topic. We will explore what Demonology is and how it differs from exorcism. Bishop Long, a leading expert in this field, will discuss if he believes there is an increase in demonic activity lately. We will also talk about the topic of human spirits, the classification of angels, and we will define what a demon really is and what it is not. We will also discuss the three phases of demonic presence - infestation, oppression, and possession.
James Long is currently a Bishop of the United States Old Catholic Church and has devoted his entire life to the study of Demonology and serving others without charge. Over 20 years ago, he went public with his deliverance ministry and was the first Catholic Exorcist to publicly help the Paranormal Community. He serves as the Exorcist for the Church and has performed 30 documented Exorcisms on individuals who were validly possessed, and he has blessed countless homes/locations. He is a proud member of the Old Catholic Benedictines of Immaculate Mary and a member of the Order of Corporate Reunion.
Bishop James Long has the following earned degrees:
Doctorate of Ministry
Master of Divinity
Master of Education
Master of Business
Bachelor of Journalism/Communications
Associate of Philosophy