Is it True that Satanic Messages Can be Hidden in Rock Music?

MH asks: “I did a search on google for the record labels owned by Wiccans to promote Satanism.  I came across this website that gives some examples of backmasking.  It has backward lyrics of songs with satanic messages.  I was wondering if this is true or if someone just made it up.  I do not know how play a record backwards myself and do not know the website as a trustworthy source.  Do you know if these backward lyrics are accurate or a trustworthy source to look to?

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Pagan Chieftess “Prays” With Participants at World Economic Forum

Davos Congress Center in Davos, Switzerland (WEF – CC BY SA 4.0 DEED)

Last week’s meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos created quite a controversy around the world when an Amazonian Chieftess was permitted to lead participants in a shamanic ritual, which prompted some to ask, “What spirit governs Davos?”

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What’s Wrong With the Sa Ta Na Ma Chant?

Dr. Daniel Amen (Photo courtesy of Wikicommons Images, Razorface914, CC BY-SA 4.0)

AP writes: ” . . . Dr. Daniel Amen, a former Catholic (now Christian),  well-respected brain research psychiatrist, best-selling author, uses SPECT brain imaging to target treatment for his patients at his Amen Clinics in California.  He tries to use diet, supplements, exercise, and relaxation/breathing/meditation/self-hypnosis techniques before prescribing psychotropic medication.  

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How Legit Is the NeoCatechumenal Way?

Kiko Arquello, founder of the Neocatechumenal Way. (Photo courtesy of Wikicommons images, CncMadrid, CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED)

BB writes: “I know from listening to Catholic Answers that the Centering prayer movement from the teaching of Father Thomas Keating is not in alignment with Catholic teaching. The same Parish wants us to look at their NeoCatechumenal Way. I am finding mixed info, both good and bad…Any input would be appreciated.”

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