Tag Archives: demons

Excorcism in Saskatoon? Say it ain’t so!

Posted on April 14, 2012 by 1minionsopinion

Exorcism seems like one of those quirky things that should only exist in the realm of fiction. Sadly, since many people insist on believing a god can exert power over a populace, and hold the opposing belief that demons can … Continue reading →

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Why not picket the New Jersey Devils then?

Posted on October 25, 2011 by 1minionsopinion

According to folklore acquired via Wikipedia: Most accounts of the Jersey Devil legend attribute the creature to a “Mother Leeds”, a supposed witch, although the tale has many variations. According to one version, she invoked the devil by saying “let … Continue reading →

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Sleep paralysis still the best explanation for demonic visitation

Posted on October 20, 2011 by 1minionsopinion

At least, I think so. I’d found an article about this a couple years ago and wrote up a post and today I’ve run across another article on this topic suggesting that sleep paralysis may have been behind the Salem … Continue reading →

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Philippine priest “battles” demons

Posted on April 15, 2011 by 1minionsopinion

I’m thanking a friend for the link to this one. I’ll pay for her next cup of Tim’s French Vanilla coffee… A blood-curdling scream echoes through the Roman Catholic chapel in Manila as Father Jose Francisco Syquia says a prayer … Continue reading →

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Satanism amuses me

Posted on April 4, 2011 by 1minionsopinion

I learn of this via Slashdot and a link to a recent Telegraph article about a surge in Satanism. The Regina Apostolorum Pontifical University in Rome has been hosting a six day conference on the topic of exorcism. Sounds like … Continue reading →

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How can people still believe in demon possession?

Posted on March 2, 2011 by 1minionsopinion

The article doesn’t include any useful geographic information so I don’t really know where this family lives but here’s the story as provided by Charisma News Online: Jyotirdhar Patil did not know what to do. A demon had possessed his … Continue reading →

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I haven’t picked on Billy Graham in a while

Posted on October 18, 2010 by 1minionsopinion

Since Halloween is only a couple weeks away, I’ll focus on this question: My mother died recently, and although I know she’s in heaven, I worry about whether she’s happy, if she still has health problems and things like that. … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Frights (One Minion learns love doesn’t grow where Rosemary goes)

Posted on October 15, 2010 by 1minionsopinion

“Why have you conjured me into existence, Mistress Minion?” “Because I can! I found the secret book hidden away, thought lost for all time! Now I have the power over those bigger and stronger than myself! Mauahaahaah!!!! Now, I command … Continue reading →

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Another definition for charismatic turns out to be “bat-sh*t crazy”

Posted on October 1, 2010 by 1minionsopinion

When I think of charismatic, I still think of the traditional description of people who have that certain je ne sais quoi, that thing that makes them draw others toward them like flies to honey. Then I’m reminded of the … Continue reading →

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Have you met Satan? We’re getting reacquainted…

Posted on September 30, 2010 by 1minionsopinion

Carleton University is running a course this year on the history of Satan. I bet that’ll be a fun time. So many things to know about that topic – not the least of which is the fact that Satan the … Continue reading →

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