JR writes: “Do you have any information on a Friar Elias of the Grace Mercy Order who is claiming to receive messages or “transmissions” from Our Lady? It seems there is no oversight of a superior, there is no investigation … nothing. He is all over YouTube.”
Category Archives: Miscellaneous
Catholics Beware of the Death Positive Movement
ES writes: “Have you heard about the death positive movement? I find it very unsettling and would be interested in hearing your perspective.”
Belly Dancer Weighs In
We received this letter from a professional belly dancer which gives more information about this dance form and ways in which the New Age has managed to infiltrate it.
Is Belly Dancing New Age?
M asks: “My 19 year old daughter is taking belly dancing classes offered through Adult Education and I was wondering if it is considered part of New Age? I feel concerned and uneasy about it. What are your thoughts on this?”
Take the 10 Question Test: Is it Christian or New Age?
LL asks: “There is so much spiritual confusion out there! People are blending all kinds of beliefs and practices, Christian, Hindu, New Age. How are we supposed to tell what’s Christian and what isn’t without having to read the catechism from front cover to back?”
Sister Joan Chittister and the Ordination of Women
KW writes: “I recently attended an advent series on Social Justice. The presenter was a fan of Sister Joan Chittister. I did a little reading and see that she is anything but Catholic. Could you please add her to your list of new age topics so that we can stay informed?”
Godly Play is Christian to the Core!
MOS write: “I am in need of reassurance and clarity that GODLY Play Is ok.”
Don’t Get Your Theology From Kat Kerr!
PM writes: “I heard of a person who left the Catholic Church for this ministry / revival church (of Kat Kerr). Your thoughts?”
THE GRINCH (2018) Teaches the True Meaning of Christmas
GD writes: “I am so tired of being lured into the season’s so-called “hit” movies for kids, only to get there and find out that they are filled with New Agey ideas, violence, bad language, etc. Is The Grinch okay for kids to see or should we take a pass on it?”
How is Minecraft Connected to Slenderman?
Thanks to an astute reader of our blog, we were alerted to the fact that there is a strong connection between the online gaming sensation, Minecraft, and the enormously popular Slenderman Internet meme that has been linked to attempted murder and other violence by teens.
