LD asks: “My husband and I are wondering what you can tell us about the Hamsa Hand? What’s the difference between this and a blessed object? ”
Author Archives: Susan Brinkmann
Artist Celebrates Abortion With Demonic Statue
Appellate Court in NYC where statue has been erected. (Photo courtesy of WikiCommons Ajay Suresh CC-BY-2.0)
A bizarre new statue depicting a naked woman sporting medusa-like braids and the signature lace collar of Ruth Bader Ginsburg has just been installed alongside statues of Moses and Zoroaster atop the courthouse of the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court. The artist calls it a symbol of female empowerment, but the public sees it differently.
The Occult: What It Is, How it Manifests, and Who’s Behind It
One of the reasons so many people are becoming involved in the occult these days is because they don’t know what it is, how it manifests, and who is behind those manifestations.
The Dark Secret Behind Those Cute Little Waldorf Dolls
Waldorf Doll (Image courtesy of Wikicommons Images, Ana Lygia Vieira Schil da Nina Veiga CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED)
AA writes: “I just read the article Anthroposophy/Waldorf and Catholic Homeschooling. May I ask a question? I found the dolls they make about a year ago. I started making them but with normal things and using clothing that was given to me just to be able to make dolls for kids. Yes I freely give them to any child that wants one. It is a joy to see a little child smile. Ok I don’t go along with any of their beliefs as I later found out about them. Is it ok that I make these dolls for children? To me it’s a gift from God because he made me able to make them and I make sure to say that they are a gift from God. I am starting to wonder now.”
Christian Science: A Deadly Legacy
MA asks: “Have you done any research into Christian Science? My daughter is following it and every time I try to read about it I become angry. I have a good relationship with my daughter and her children and want to keep it that way but would like some concise information. You would be such a blessing to me if you have such information.”
Can a Catholic Sage Their House?
We recently had a question about the practice of “saging” one’s home in order to clear the house of “bad vibrations.” Is this practice compatible with Christianity?
Can “Singing Bowls” Awaken Your DNA?
A friend of mine sent me an e-mail from a purveyor of crystal singing bowls who alleges that using the bowls with guided meditation will enable persons to do everything from attracting millions into their bank accounts to awakening their DNA (whatever that means).
FBI Shamed Into Offering Reward for Info on Pregnancy Center Attacks
A move that is being called “a day late and a dollar short,” the FBI has announced that it is offering a $25K reward for information related to a series of attacks on pro-life pregnancy centers that will lead to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the suspect(s) responsible for the crimes.
Catholic School Counselor Resigns After Inviting Witches to School
A guidance counselor at a Catholic high school in Pittsburgh is questioning why she was forced to resign after inviting a coven of witches to speak to a marketing class during which they handed out “magic crystals.”
The Case of the Haunted Mirror
The case of a so-called “haunted mirror,” which occurred about 10 years ago in London, has raised the question of whether or not objects can be the target of “hauntings” – otherwise known as demonic infestations. The answer to this question might surprise you!
