Religion
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As Deliver Us From Evil lands on disc in the UK, we look back at key lessons the movies teach us about possession… read more What the movies teach us about possession | Den of Geek.
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God’s polling numbers are down in the UK, where a recent survey found adults were more than twice as likely to believe in extraterrestrials than the creator and ruler of the universe. via More Britons Believe In Aliens And Ghosts Than God.
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When you stare into the empty eyes of La Nina Blanca do you feel the resonant warmth of a mother’s love? It’s there, if you look deep enough, at least for those who pay Her true devotion. Even those coming from a more objective distance can’t help but notice the prevalence of motherly care that…
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All Saints’ Day also known as All Hallows’ Day or Hallowmas is the day after All Hallows’ Eve Hallowe’en. It is a feast day celebrated on 1st November by Anglicans and Roman Catholics. read more BBC – Religions – Christianity: All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day.
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THE Catholic Church has called for Halloween to be scrapped and replaced with “Holyween”, a night in which children would attend prayer vigils and dress up as the saints. read more Catholic church calls for end of Halloween and creation of Holyween | World | News | Daily Express.
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Welcome to Buddhist hell. Between ghastly, oversized concrete statues, and a number of violent scenes, you’ll quickly be asking yourself: “what’s going on here?” read more Dinosaurs and Damnation: The Horror of Buddhist Hell Temples | Atlas Obscura.
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In the old testament, the story of the Israelites wandering in the desert presents one of the most curious mysteries of the Christian Bible; the source of “manna,” a miracle food that rained from the heavens and provided sustenance. read more Ancient Charm Suggests Earliest Use of Magic in Christian Religion | Mysterious Universe.
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Dr Roberta Mazza at the University of Manchester’s John Rylands Research Institute has discovered what she says is the world’s oldest surviving document to use the Christian Eucharist liturgy as a protective charm. The intriguing papyrus document from Roman Egypt, which appears to be nearly 1,500 years old and refers to the Last Supper and…
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While many of you out there may consider the Ice Bucket Challenge merely a clever fundraising gimmick, World Net Daily columnist has figured out who is really behind it! read more Ice Bucket Challenge is a Satanic ritual, says right-wing columnist | Death and Taxes.
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Roberto Calderoli, who said that Italy’s first black minister reminded him of an orang-utan, has asked for an exorcism after accusing Cecile Kyenge’s father of putting a curse on him read more Italian politician claims he has been ‘cursed’ after orang-utan remark – Telegraph.
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Poor devil: He used to terrify people. Now he’s reduced to hawking razor blades and ham.. A new exhibition at Stanford University’s Cantor Arts Center, “Sympathy for the Devil: Satan, Sin, and the Underworld,” traces Lucifer’s visual history, from his emergence in the Middle Ages as a horned, cloven-hoofed, foul-smelling, diabolical creature of the night…
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Several Christians leaders in Texas are urging a local library to remove books for teenagers that deal with vampires and other ‘demonic’ content. read more Pastors Want Youth Occult Books Removed from Library: ‘It’s Dangerous for Our Kids’ | Christian News Network.
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A SECRET diary uncovered after more than 30 years has revealed how notorious cult The Family trapped people in a web of fear and dependence.The 47-page document, obtained by the Herald Sun, shows how cult leader Anne Hamilton-Byrne convinced followers that she was Christ who had returned to save the world.Her cult was based on…
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As the deadly Ebola virus continues to spread in Liberia, religious leaders there are claiming that “immoral acts” are responsible for the catastrophic outbreak. Christian leaders meeting at the Liberian Council of Churches unanimously agreed: “God is angry with Liberia.” The statement released by the council declared: “Ebola is a plague. Liberians have to pray…
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The Church of Scientology, famous for its Hollywood celebrity followers, once hailed its new home in north-east England as a centre for spiritual enlightenment. Several years on, the building lies empty and is a haven for squatters and drug users. So will it ever open? read more BBC News – Scientology Gateshead building still empty…
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These incredible pictures show Tenggerese Worshippers, an ancient sect from East Java, gathering at the crater of Mount Bromo for Yadnya Kasada – a festival that lasts a month and requires followers to make the trek to the summit to make offerings to the God of the Mountain. The Tenggerese put forth rice, fruits and…
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A widespread belief in witchcraft is hampering efforts to halt the Ebola virus from spreading, a British doctor has claimed. Benjamin Black, who is volunteering with Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) in Sierra Leone, told the Telegraph that some people in west Africa are not seeking medical treatment because they blame sorcerers for the recent…
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A Polish Catholic priest says “an evil spirit” has taken over the body of a teenager and that the demon who has possessed the girl is sending him hate text messages. read more Priest claims ‘demon’ sending him hate text messages after exorcism – National | Globalnews.ca.
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Researchers with the Aarhus University in Denmark claim to have found evidence that, not too long after death, the bodies of warriors who passed away about 2,000 years ago in present-day Denmark were horrifically desecrated during a bizarre religious act. read more Bodies of Ancient Warriors Were Horrifically Desecrated After Death.
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Televangelist Pat Robertson advised a mother on Monday that she could cure her son’s stomach pains by finding someone to cast out demons that were possibly caused by an ancestor who practiced witchcraft.In an email, a viewer named Dianne told the TV preacher that her son had “painful shock-waves thru his body” that originated in…
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Recent research suggests that paranormal beliefs and delusional beliefs may have similar cognitive foundations. In order toexplore this link further a survey was conducted to investigate the relationship between paranormal beliefs and cognitive dysfunctions known to be associated with the development of clinically defined delusions. A convenience sample of 207 people completed an online inventory…
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The mythology is more interesting than the facts.A legend states that in the 13th century in what is now the Czech Republic, a monk was condemned to be walled up alive in a room in the monastery for some serious infraction of the monastery’s rules.He made a deal with his superiors. He would create by…
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Last week it was reported that Pope Francis had formally recognised the International Association of Exorcists, a group of 250 priests spread across 30 countries who supposedly cast out demons. The head of the association, Rev Francesco Bamonte, announced that this was a cause for joy because, “Exorcism is a form of charity that benefits…
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About a week ago I wrote at open letter to a major promoter of the concept of demonic possession on Facebook. Needless to say, the post was quickly removed and I was prevented from reposting it. I won’t give this individual more publicity unless I absolutely have to so I have removed his name. read…
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On January 12, 2010, Haiti was struck by an earthquake of catastrophic proportions. The death toll was estimated to be in the hundreds of thousands, while many survivors were left without food, shelter, or access to clean water. For a country that was already ranked as the poorest in the Western hemisphere, this devastating display…