
Bishops in California are raising objections to a new California law that will allow human remains to be composted and returned to the soil as a way of protecting the environment from the contaminants of embalming fluid and the carbon emissions from cremation. But this is just one of many new eco-friendly burial methods being offered today.
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JH writes:
"This site is so informative but alarming. I had no idea so much we see today is occult. I love Southwestern style including Indian jewelry. Is Indian jewelry occult? I like the workmanship and colors but do not know if there is a meaning behind designs. Thank you for considering my question."
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TC writes: "
I have a question about Bach Flower Remedies. I am trying to find out if these remedies are considered New Age. I have a few books book about them which state that it “treats the individual not the symptoms / or disease. They work on an emotional condition of the person concerned.” “The effect of taking the remedies is not to suppress negative attitudes but transforms them into positive ones, stimulating self-healing.” Can you let me know what the Church teaches about this product?"
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CD from Ireland writes: "
I was at your conference in Knock recently on the new age issues. I would be grateful of you could tell me if you know anything about 'Align Somatics'? Someone recently recommended it but I'm not sure - there is very little info on it and I'm therefore hesitant. Please advise me."
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GM asks: "
What is flame meditation, and what does the fact that my psychology professor does it tell me about her (as well as her denial of absolute truth)?"
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A few weeks ago someone called into our radio show to ask if a book entitled
Jesus Calling, written by Sarah Young is okay for a Catholic to read.
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MBB asks: "
I used to go to an astrologer who made a big deal out of something she called a 'natal chart.' What exactly is this, and what can it tell me about myself (if anything)?"
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BK asks: "
Strange occurrences have been happening in my home for some time now - objects moving around and sometimes falling off shelves for no reason. I'm beginning to suspect poltergeist activity and am wondering what this is, and if it's possible for a dead relative to be responsible for it?"
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JW asks: "
I have a friend who is seeing a Rubenfeld Synergy practitioner (Synergist) for pain relief. I've expressed my concern that it sounds New Age to me. She assures me that it is not New Age but a form of Touch/Talk therapy. Could you give me some insight into this and let me know if it is something I should avoid?"
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SH writes: "I really enjoy wind chimes. I had some friends of my sister who are Christian (non-Catholic) visit me and they told me I should get rid of them because they are used by witches and occults to draw in bad spirits. I would like to know if that is so."
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