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Once considered an outdated embarrassment, demands for exorcism have increased since the mid-twentieth century, becoming a popular product in our therapeutic marketplace and a weapon against groups that resist state, corporate, and ecclesiastical powers. Are the 'possessed' suffering from mental health problems? Is the world falling victim to the devil and demons? Charting the history of exorcism in an allegedly secular age, Purging the Devil is an inquiry into the nature of belief and a meditation on our fascination with evil.

Our host Casper Rigsby talks about matters of ethics and morality as they relate to our current society from an atheist perspective. Topics range from politics to the economy and legal matters.

"New Book on Jefferson Portrays Him as Neither God Nor Devil" is from the April 05, 2016 Arts section of The New York Times. It was written by Jennifer Schuessler and narrated by Kristi Burns.