How do Cessationists explain extreme manifestations of shaking and trembling observed in religious settings?
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Cessationists do not say that demonic possession has ceased.
(Some events referred to by OP are claimed to be a manifestation of demonic possession.)
Cessationists say that the gifts of tongues and miracles have ceased.
Cessationists do not deny that the gifts of tongues and miracles can be mimicked.
Cessationists do not deny that demonic possession can be mimicked.
Cessationists do not deny that exorcism of demons can be mimicked.
The OP links to anecdotal evidence of what could be mimickry or deliberate misrepresentaton.
Cessationism is a Protestant doctrine that spiritual gifts such as speaking in tongues, prophecy and healing ceased with the Apostolic Age. Reformers such as John Calvin originated this view. More recent development has tended to focus on other spiritual gifts too, owing to the advent of Pentecostalism and the Charismatic movement that have popularised a radical continuationism – the position that the spiritual gifts are meant for all Christians in every age.
Wikipedia - Cessationism and Continuationism
Many will say to me, in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not ... in thy name, cast out devils ? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you : depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
{Matthew 7:22,23 KJV]
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