Tag: christian apologetics

Santeria, Mermaids, and Drag Queen Story Hour

Photo by Aleksandra B. on Unsplash Ivani Greppi and I have been writing a series of articles on the rise of African diaspora religions in America today and their influence on American society. The religions discussed in the articles include Santeria, Palo Mayombe, and Haitian Voodoo. All of these religions originate from the Ifá divination system of Yorubaland in West Africa. The focus of this article will … Continue reading Santeria, Mermaids, and Drag Queen Story Hour →

Do Spiritual Practices of Black Lives Matter Align with Haitian Voodoo?: Pt. 2

Initial Photo by Domo  on Unsplash This is Part 2 of a two-part series on the religion of Voodoo. In Part 1, we discussed how Voodoo originates from the Ifá divination system of Yorubaland in West Africa. We also examined how animal sacrifices in Voodoo are reductionist of both man and the divine. The mutual dependence of man and God … Continue reading Do Spiritual Practices of Black Lives Matter Align with Haitian Voodoo?: Pt. 2 →

Animal Sacrifice in Haitian Voodoo – Part 1

Image by Eti from Pixabay During the September 10th, 2024 presidential debate, former President Donald Trump accused Haitian immigrants living in Springfield, Ohio, of eating cats and dogs, thereby stirring up political controversy once again.1 While I live only thirty-five minutes from Springfield, in Dayton, OH, I cannot take a position on Trump’s statement one way or the other as … Continue reading Animal Sacrifice in Haitian Voodoo – Part 1 →

Panentheism: The Second of Many Reasons Why I Could Never Be Roman Catholic

Photo by Simon Hurry on Unsplash This is the second in a series I will be writing regarding my concerns with official teachings of the Roman Catholic Church (RCC). In this article, I will be looking at teachings and practices the leadership of the Roman Catholic Church (RCC) is tolerating.1 Someone very close to me recently converted to Catholicism … Continue reading Panentheism: The Second of Many Reasons Why I Could Never Be Roman Catholic →

Purgatory: The First of Many Reasons Why I Could Never Be Catholic

This article is the first in a series I will be writing regarding my concerns with the official teachings of the Roman Catholic Church (RCC). Someone very close to me recently converted to Catholicism and has become an avid Catholic apologist and teaches catechism at their local parish. While we have very amicable conversations about … Continue reading Purgatory: The First of Many Reasons Why I Could Never Be Catholic →

Can Christians Have Limitless Dominion Over Their Health?

New scientific research is shattering conventional wisdom about the human body and offering fascinating insights into how we can all unlock our body’s superpowers to fight illness, perform better and even reverse the aging process.1 The New Age Movement is like a sponge that attempts to absorb all religions and beliefs from different cultures into … Continue reading Can Christians Have Limitless Dominion Over Their Health? →

MLM: Gateway to Spiritual Deception?

Photo by Fallon Michael on Unsplash Utah has the highest number of multi-level marketing (MLM) companies per capita in the nation, and many Mormons are heavily involved in MLM culture, according to Loren Israelsen, executive director of the Utah-based United Natural Products Alliance.1 “There are at least 15 major MLMs in Utah County alone, generating billions in annual revenue … Continue reading MLM: Gateway to Spiritual Deception? →

Is Wetiko the Next Pandemic?

https://midwestoutreach.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/fantasy-g8ca25ab24_640.jpg https://midwestoutreach.org/2022/02/24/is-wetiko-the-next-pandemic/ Within the New Age, there is a belief that: for several thousands of years human beings have suffered from a plague, a disease worse than leprosy, a sickness worse than malaria, a malady much more terrible than smallpox.”1 According to its adherents, this disease is called the Wetiko mind virus and is the … Continue reading Is Wetiko the Next Pandemic? →

How Do We Enslave Ourselves to the Law?

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Many people today may not realize that the very first civil rights act was passed in 1866 by Republicans in Congress. The Civil Rights Act of 1866 was the first federal law to define citizenship and affirm all citizens equal protection under the law. However, this act was not strong enough to ensure the abolishment … Continue reading How Do We Enslave Ourselves to the Law? →