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Laddar... The Dark Sacrament: True Stories of Modern-Day Demon Possession and Exorcismav David Kiely, Christina McKenna
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Gå med i LibraryThing för att få reda på om du skulle tycka om den här boken. Det finns inga diskussioner på LibraryThing om den här boken. A book purporting to be about possession but is really about the paranormal and ghost stories from Ireland. The book claims to relate stories from an Anglican priest and an unnamed Benedictine monk. The book portrays prayer solely as a weapon to battle the forces of evil which isn't true. The authors trivialize the Catholic sacramental system. Not recommended to anyone serious about what christianity can offer to people wishing a personal connection with God. inga recensioner | lägg till en recension
The Devil Is Alive and Well In The Dark Sacrament, coauthors David M. Kiely and Christina McKenna faithfully recount ten contemporary cases of demon possession, haunted houses, and exorcisms, and profile the work of two living, active exorcists. The authors serve as trustworthy guides on this suspense-filled journey into the bizarre, offering concrete advice on how to avoid falling prey to the dark side. Inga biblioteksbeskrivningar kunde hittas. |
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Google Books — Laddar... GenrerMelvil Decimal System (DDC)264.020099409415Religions Christian church and church work Public Worship; Ritual Public worship; ritual Roman Catholic ritualKlassifikation enligt LCBetygMedelbetyg:
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I think it was the dry tone that knocked a star or two off my review. I understand that the authors were trying to present the cases in more of a non-judgmental, non-sensationalist way, but hell, these stories are cool. I want details, I want sturm und drang!
The only other complaint, and it's the exact same complaint as the book [b:The Demonologist: The Extraordinary Career of Ed and Lorraine Warren|1139129|The Demonologist The Extraordinary Career of Ed and Lorraine Warren|Gerald Brittle|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1327940411s/1139129.jpg|1126397], is that you get the fun, creepy stories, then the exorcists show up and it becomes somewhat preachy. Every story points out that each house should have religious iconography in it. We shouldn't drink or smoke or engage in deviant sex. Stay away from black candles and Ouija boards. Have faith in the Lord.
Yeah, I get it. They're Christian exorcists, so anything from homosexuality to mental illness can be blamed on Satan and his minions. But it just felt like this played on a bit of a loop through the book.
Still, some fantastic stories. Do I believe any of them? Nope. But were they cool? Yup. ( )