Hmmm.
Please note that this is a product of Bob Larson, not a product of the Catholic Church. A Catholic exorcist is a priest who is so authorized by his bishop (or the bishop himself).
In Catholic theology, this restriction comes down to an exercise of Christ's ministry as high priest, which was delegated to the apostles and, from there, to the bishops by virtue of apostolic succession. (NOTE: if you don't agree, that's fine...whatever)
I don't know that much about Bob Larson. The only reason I remember his name is from scanning the radio maybe 20-25 years ago and hearing him on some Christian radio station. He seemed pretty flamboyant to me...but I'm no expert on how charismatic types do their business. I don't know if he is regarded as "legit" in the evangelical or charismatic communities or not.
First and foremost I really, really wonder if this Bob Larson’s claims to have a stable of 100 teams of his demon-busters glamorously traveling the globe driving out evil is in fact true or did he just plagiarize a script from Joss Whedon and scare up a few girls to pose for pictures?
I’d need to see some evidence; ledgers, employee records, receipts, plane tickets, photos, etc.
Very foolish ...
very dangerous. As St Teresa of Avila said when one of her nuns was hysterical (having a “conversion reaction”): She needs a physician, not an exoricist.
Some people are very suggestible and charismatic/pentecostal “healers” can make this type of person believe they are demon possessed. I’ve met a few good healers, but I’ve also seen some prideful types who bragged about their healings. (i.e. “Their” healings, not those who God healed).
Bob Larson is one of the braggarts, and he is persuasive, but I do not perceive any holiness in him. This makes me think he is a sociopath who is selling something or a person on a power trip.
If one of these girl’s cases commits suicide, they are going to be in trouble. Do you really think they can diagnose if the person’s “demonic” voices are from schizophrenia, psychotic depression, a brain tumor, drugs, or a demon?
And if they truly are demon possessed, I remind you the part when Christ said “this type takes prayer and fasting” when his apostles didn’t cast out one serious demon.
Youngsters lack the spiritual maturity it takes to do this type of work.
Hmmm.
While there is abundant evidence for God throughout the universe, there is NO evidence whatsoever for a ¨Satan¨ outside human experience. I believe it´s a product of the mind, and that it undermines monotheism.