Is the dramatic rise in demonic oppression, occult practices and spiritual torment a sign of the times?
A growing number of Catholic exorcists are urging the pope to appoint trained practitioners in every diocese as demand for deliverance intensifies worldwide.
In a recent reaction video, deliverance minister Daniel Adams says this surge is not surprising. He says the increase in darkness is leading to a measurable rise in spiritual attacks and in people desperate for freedom.
The Surge in Occult Practices
Adams points to a global explosion in occult activity as a primary driver of demonic oppression. Tarot cards, witchcraft, crystals, psychics and necromancy are becoming mainstream, especially among younger generations.
“People are playing around with more demonic mess than ever before,” Adams says.
He warns that these practices are not harmless trends. They are open doors to spiritual bondage, torment and long-term destruction.
Why Demonic Oppression Is Increasing
Adams connects the rise in oppression directly to increased sin and separation from God. As people move further from truth, they expose themselves to spiritual darkness.
“People are engaging in sin more than ever and it’s causing them to become demonically tormented more than ever,” he says.
This pattern is producing a surge in fear, anxiety and spiritual distress that many cannot explain through natural means.
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The Church’s Missing Piece
Adams delivers a direct challenge to modern churches. He says many congregations are preaching messages but failing to address spiritual bondage.
“Some people are so trapped they don’t know what to do. They go to church, hear a good message, worship and leave and they stay the same,” he says.
Without deliverance ministry, people remain oppressed even while sitting in pews.
Deliverance Is Not Optional
Adams makes it clear that casting out demons is a core part of the Gospel. He points to the ministry of Jesus, where deliverance was central rather than secondary.
“One-third of Jesus’s ministry was casting out demons. So we all should be doing it as Christians,” he says.
He emphasizes that authority over demonic forces is not reserved for a select few. It belongs to every believer through Jesus Christ.
A Global Spiritual Crisis
The call from exorcists for more trained practitioners reflects a deeper reality. This is not confined to one denomination. It is a global spiritual crisis.
Adams says the spirit realm is intensifying in its interaction with the natural world, bringing increased oppression, torment and desperation.
“Oppression is getting more real. The spirit realm is colliding with this world like never before,” he says.
The Danger of Silence
Ignoring the demonic has consequences. Adams warns that when the Church fails to respond, people turn to counterfeit solutions in the occult.
“If we don’t help them as a church, they’re going to go look for occult power. They’re going to look for the counterfeit,” he says.
This only deepens bondage and accelerates spiritual destruction.
The Call to Rise in Authority
Adams issues a direct call to believers. The answer is not fear. The answer is authority, truth and the power of the Holy Spirit.
“We need real people doing real God things in these last days,” he says.
He urges Christians to step into deliverance ministry, share the Gospel and confront darkness with the authority of Jesus Christ.
What’s Driving the Surge in Demonic Activity
- Rise in occult practices including tarot, witchcraft and psychics
- Increased sin and rejection of biblical truth
- Lack of deliverance ministry in many churches
- Growing demand for exorcists and spiritual intervention
- Failure to address spiritual warfare at the church level
As darkness increases across the world, the need for a Spirit-filled, power-driven Church has never been greater.
The authority of Jesus Christ remains unchanged.
James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a background in journalism from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact [email protected].
