Intrepid Daily Show correspondent Jessica Williams goes where no one (without $295.) has gone before, when she investigates the world of internet exorcism. Enter the Rev. Bob Larson of Arizona. Larson uses Skype to reach out to wretched souls who are suffering under the yoke of demon possession. Yep…For a mere $295 you too can be freed of the loud, messy annoyance that normally drags on and on for Catholic exorcists, who are considered to be the top tier in demon extermination.
The science of Skypecism is new and there are so many questions. For instance: How do you know whether to install McAfee or spring for an exorcism? What if you are being exorcised, and the fabled ‘blue screen of death’ appears. Is it Microsoft or – Satan? Are they one in the same?
A correction is needed, I used to believe that Catholic priests were the go-to exorcism squad. I’m withholding judgement after Jessica interviewed Father Gary Thomas, who is an exorcist. Father Thomas yielded to sin a year ago, and watched Beyonce’ on Youtube. He now claims that Beyonce’ admits to being in league with…Satan! The priest has some other funny, old fashioned notions too. Despite the Vatican’s outreach via twitter and Facebook, Father Thomas refuses to exorcise the electronic way. No baptisms or confirmations either. He won’t Skype, don’t ask him.
In defense of Father Thomas, I did find this article – with video, titled “Beyonce Admits to Demon Possession While Embracing Satanic Imagery” It should be noted, that the article and video are in a website devoted to the ‘end times.’ Advertisers hawk items such as survival food and gear. The men of the cloth will investigate Beyonce via her videos, as long as it takes to reach a definitive conclusion. As long as it takes.