ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Of Exorcisms and Certain Supplications

Okay kiddo, so sometimes people believe that there are bad spirits or demons that can get into them or possess their body. And when that happens, some people believe that they need to perform a special prayer called an exorcism to get rid of the bad spirits.

An exorcism is like a very powerful prayer that asks God to kick out any bad spirits from a person's body. It involves reading from special holy books like the Bible or the Quran, and saying words that are supposed to protect the person from the bad spirits.

Sometimes, people also use special supplications or prayers to ask God for help in different situations, like when they're feeling scared, sick, or worried. These supplications are like little messages to God that ask for his protection and help.

Some people believe that saying these supplications can help to protect them from bad things happening, or can help to make them feel better when they're feeling down. It's like having a special hotline to God that you can call whenever you need him.

So there you have it, kiddo – exorcisms are special prayers that ask God to protect people from bad spirits, and supplications are little prayers that ask God for his help and protection in different situations.