Posted on 12/29/2013 10:03:05 AM PST by NYer
Edited on 12/29/2013 11:47:41 AM PST by Admin Moderator. [history]
LILONGWE, Malawi
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See above. They must protect their idol.
Because in the interest of the incessant promotion of elitist Rome and the fantasy of it here, it a diversion attention away from those who exposes its nature.
I read the entire article. This is why, when Jesus sent his disciples out to heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers and cast out demons, he added; “You received without paying, give without pay.” (Matthew 10:8)
I wouldn’t rule out demonic stuff going on. I think I’d like to see more done, for example, to distinguish four-year-old boys who are cutting up because they’re possessed from four-year-old boys who are cutting up because they’re four-year-old boys. Having been young once, I realize it can be hard to tell the difference. Which is all the more reason why it needs to be done.
It’s not as if there aren’t many, many examples of similar tales from Catholic areas in third world countries. It’s not as if fears of witchcraft and exorcisms are not also Catholic.
Four months ago, after Blessings got into a quarrel with a neighbor, his pastor at one of Malawi's many recently established Pentecostal churches told his family that the boy had been bewitched. After participating in what believers call a "deliverance" ceremony and being anointed with holy water -- a service in exchange for which many congregants are encouraged to make a donation -- he was pronounced cured.
There is a charismatic Catholic contingent and since non-Catholics are not know for the use of holy water, but rather Catholics are, then it is reasonable to conclude that this is Catholic charismatic stuff going on.
It also fits the MO of Catholicism expecting donations, as was the case with indulgences, for example.
Lol ... it's just a post ... period. Nothing more, nothing less. No need to psychoanalyze why it was posted. Just enjoy it!
Merry Christmas!
Zot - Thank you. Jesus’s marching order for all of us.
Nyer & Salvation, this is what Zot posted to me:
I read the entire article. This is why, when Jesus sent his disciples out to heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers and cast out demons, he added; “You received without paying, give without pay.” (Matthew 10:8)
Not just Pentecostalism. This is why, when Jesus sent his disciples out to heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers and cast out demons, he added; “You received without paying, give without pay.” (Matthew 10:8)
I read the entire article. This is why, when Jesus sent his disciples out to heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers and cast out demons, he added; “You received without paying, give without pay.” (Matthew 10:8)
Also, the baptismal water can be consider holy water. The point of baptism is washing away all that is detrimental.
It’s not as if there aren’t many, many examples of similar tales from Catholic areas in third world countries. It’s not as if fears of witchcraft and exorcisms are not also Catholic.
And on that subject, here's a little light reading:
Jose Guerena Evidence: Don't Buy Your Kids the Jesús Malverde Bobblehead (AZ SWAT killing)
Rival Santa Muerte church claims captured 'bishop' does not represent the Mexican death cult
Mexico Detains Leader Of Santa Muerte Cult On Kidnapping Charges
Drug Trafficker....Gets 16-Year Sentence ["La Santa Muerta", "Jesus Malverde" cultist]
Shrine to 'Drug Saint' Jesus Malverde Erected in Mexico City
Patron saints of Venezuelan gangland crime
Mexican Robin Hood figure gains a kind of notoriety abroad
Beer named for Mexican drug saint
Catholic Church wages campaign against witchcraft in Mexican town
Mexico's Death Saint Gets Makeover
'Narco-saint' Jesus Malverde gets shrine in Mexico City
next we’ll be seeing snake charming...is this what it means to be born again?
I know of no Pentecostal denomination which charges a fee.
Also, the baptismal water can be consider holy water. The point of baptism is washing away all that is detrimental.
No, 'baptismal water' is not considered 'holy water', not in any Protestant/Evangelical/Pentecostal setting (well, maybe in the liturgical denominations). As with anything, the matter is spiritual.
Elsie,
Yes, it is through praying to Jesus for Him to remove demons, that exorcism is done. No other way works.
You tell me. Quite a few FRoman Catholics already call all Protestants "snake handlers".
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