Mark
27-08-03, 08:28
Eight Year Old Boy Dies During "Exorcism"
An eight year old boy in the US, who suffered from autism, has died during a prayer service.
The prayer service, or exorcism, was held in order to cure him of evil spirits which were blamed for his illness. Members of the Faith Temple Church of the Apostolic Faith, had wrapped the boy in sheets and held him from his hands and feet and prayed.
The exorcism was conducted three times a week. Ray Hemphill, the pastor's brother has been arrested on suspicion of physical abuse of a child.
Source: news.bbc.co.uk
An eight year old boy in the US, who suffered from autism, has died during a prayer service.
The prayer service, or exorcism, was held in order to cure him of evil spirits which were blamed for his illness. Members of the Faith Temple Church of the Apostolic Faith, had wrapped the boy in sheets and held him from his hands and feet and prayed.
The exorcism was conducted three times a week. Ray Hemphill, the pastor's brother has been arrested on suspicion of physical abuse of a child.
Source: news.bbc.co.uk