What Happens When We Use Horror Movies to Interpret the Real World? 10 Questions for the Authors of ‘The Exorcist Effect’
What inspired you to write The Exorcist Effect? Over twenty years ago, Michael Cuneo wrote…
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Ecumenical ‘Exorcist’ Sequel Reflects Profound Cultural Changes Since the Catholic Original
Please note: spoilers ahead. Stop me if you’ve heard this one: three evangelicals, an atheist,…
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Is ‘Beyond Doubt’ Correct About the Decline of Religion? Yes… Sort Of.
Looking back at the past seven years, Christianity seems stronger than ever in the United…
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‘Joel’s Army’ Is Already Here: The Obscure 20th Century Religious Movement That Profoundly Influences The Right’s Cosmic Battle
Anyone who’s been paying attention to the rhetoric of the religious and political Right has…
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Hell in a Cell: ‘The Pope’s Exorcist’ Reflects the Growing Belief That Cocksure Men Will Save Us in the Battle of Good v. Evil
Although it was a financial success, The Pope’s Exorcist, featuring a virile Russell Crowe as…
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The Spirit of January 6th: The Theology of This Seldom Discussed Movement Animates the Growing Threat to U.S. Democracy
Lance Wallnau, a prominent Apostle/Prophet in the Neo-Charismatic New Apostolic Reformation, had an unusual Easter…
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Evidence Strongly Suggests Trump Was Collaborating with Christian Nationalist Leaders Before January 6th
On December 22, the House Select Committee investigating the January 6th Capitol Riot released its…
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What Did Kyrie Say That Was So Wrong? When Black Antisemitism Meets White Jewish Privilege
So, let’s start with a joke. A Black nationalist female rabbi, a Black male womanist…
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Paranormal Vodka, Exorcists and a Demonic Doll: Welcome to Paracon, Based on the Work of the Demon-Hunters Who Inspired the ‘Conjuring’ Series
I really didn’t know what to expect when Joseph Laycock and I bought our tickets…
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When it Comes to Societal Dominion, the Details Matter: A Reporter’s Guide to the New Apostolic Reformation, Part II
This is the second of a three-part series. Read Part I: Christian Right Denialism is…
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