Spirit possession elicits two common responses – rites to exorcise Satan or medical intervention. Drawing on pastoral experiences in the two major cultures of Fiji, this paper examines different types of spirit possession from the perspectives of social anthropology, psychology, and theology, which all play important roles in dealing with cases of spirit possession. Understanding of and communication within the local cosmology is important. Pastoral discernment is emphasized, especially in cases of ancestor possession, which are common in the indigenous Fijian culture. The character of the pastoral worker and relationship with the patient are also of great importance in the healing process. So too is the healing power of religious ritual and symbol, as will be shown in cases of possession within both cultures. To achieve as accurate a diagnosis as possible, a mixture of spirituality, psychology, and socio-cultural analysis may be necessary for healing.

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斐济的精神附身：辨别和治疗的田园挑战

灵魂附身会引发两种常见的反应——驱魔仪式或医疗干预。本文借鉴斐济两大文化的牧民经验，从社会人类学、心理学和神学的角度审视不同类型的精神附身，这些都在处理精神附身案件中发挥着重要作用。对当地宇宙学的理解和交流很重要。强调田园辨别力，特别是在祖先占有的情况下，这在斐济土着文化中很常见。牧师的性格和与病人的关系在治疗过程中也非常重要。宗教仪式和象征的治愈力量也是如此，这将在两种文化中的附身案例中得到体现。