Articles on this issue "occultism"

Why a Course on Satanism and Exorcism

Interview With Secretary of Research Group on Sects

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A new course on "Satanism, Exorcism and the Prayer of Liberation" is offering the clergy formation on guiding souls in contact with the occult or magic. In this interview with ZENIT, Giuseppe …

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Critiquing New Age, Occultism and Satanism

Interview With a Specialist in New Religious Phenomena

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Christianity must be centered on Jesus Christ and have no truck with astrology or superstitions, warns a scholar of religions. José Luis Vázquez Borau, author of "The New Religious Phenomena: …

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The Next Stage in De-Christianization of Fairy Tales?

Michael D. O´Brien´s Continued Critique of Harry Potter

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Could Harry Potters world of wizardry entice its young audience into the occult? Maybe, says Michael D. OBrien, the author of "A Landscape With Dragons: The Battle for Your Childs Mind" …

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"Fighting Culture ... Is Largely Meaningless"

Massimo Introvigne Says Time Is the Test for Rowling´s Work

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After the Dec. 6 Forum on the Harry Potter phenomenon, ZENIT approached Massimo Introvigne for a follow-up to his defense of the books by J.K. Rowling. Introvigne is director of the …

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"No" to Harry Potter Doesn´t Mean "Yes" to Fundamentalism

Author Michael D. O´Brien Defends Discretion with Rowling Books

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The Dec. 6 ZENIT Forum on the Harry Potter phenomenon brought a record number of e-mails from readers. To continue the discussion, ZENIT turned again to Canadian author Michael D. OBrien to …

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Why Harry Potter Goes Awry

Author Michael D. O´Brien Critiques a Literary Phenomenon

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As the film "Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone" opened to record box-office receipts, ZENIT turned to renowned Canadian author Michael D. OBrien to comment on the phenomenon. OBriens works …

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Fundamentalism Afoot in Anti-Potter Camp, Says New-Religions Expert

Popular Culture Enjoys an Autonomy, Explains Massimo Introvigne

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What does one of Europes leading experts on new religious movements and sects think about Harry Potter? ZENIT approached Massimo Introvigne to find out. He is the director of CESNUR, the …

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Harry Potter: Friend or Foe for Kids?

Parents and Others Weigh Whether He´s Really Magic

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What sells over 100 million copies in book form, breaks movie-receipt records, and has some observers fearful about its effects on children? Harry Potter, of course. As the film "Harry Potter …

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Why Harry Potter Goes Awry

Author Michael D. O´Brien Critiques a Literary Phenomenon

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As the film "Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone" opened to record box-office receipts, ZENIT turned to renowned Canadian author Michael D. OBrien to comment on the phenomenon. OBriens works …

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