demonisointia
Demonisointi is a Finnish term that describes the process of attributing demonic influence to a person, group, place, or phenomenon, as well as the related practices aimed at removing such influence. The word is formed with the root demon- (demon) and the verbal noun suffix -isointi, yielding a concept that can function as both a description of a belief or perception and as a label for ritual actions.
Etymologically, the term combines the concept of a demon with the Finnish suffix that denotes a process
In religious traditions, demonisointi may be linked to exorcism or deliverance rites. Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant
In secular contexts, demonisointi is often analyzed as a rhetorical or sociopolitical device: individuals or groups
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