BD writes:
“Help! My psychologist insists that I use mindfulness to treat my PTSD and he claims it isn’t Buddhist. He says it’s just teaching us to be mindful of our surroundings; however, the exercises he gives me are all mindfulness meditation techniques! What am I supposed to believe?”
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I was recently asked about a strange tattoo that consisted of the words “KORU, GATHA, AVESTA, and ZOROASTER.” Is this tattoo something to be concerned about?
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We recently received a question from someone who asked about mala beads, and if a Catholic could use them while praying.
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JB writes: "
What can you say on this topic. I heard a recent story of a young woman climbing through various states of consciousness and actually going to India and connecting with a guru who teaches this. Has something to do with oneness and after these encounters with even relatives such as dead grandparents etc. there's an overwhelming feeling of gratefulness and peace. What can you tell me about this?"
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MB writes:
“I have not seen the massively popular Stranger Things but I've heard that it's quite ‘creepy’. I also know that they've put out a Stranger Things ouija board which makes me wonder if there's anything demonic or problematic with the show itself? Lots of friends have recommended it but they've also talked about Harry Potter before so I'm hoping to get a clearer answer on whether watching the show is problematic. Thank you in advance.”
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GK writes:
“I heard that Princess Diana believed in astrology and that her personal astrologer predicted her death. Is this true?”
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A surge in demand for exorcisms in France by people who are merely anxious or trying to save their relationships has created a kind of private exorcism industry where self-made “priests” charge hundreds of dollars for their services.
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Although it received very little press coverage, the November 10-13 celebration known as “Catharsis on the Mall” featured a 70-foot long seven-headed dragon named for the Egyptian god Araxas as well as a representation of the Hindu god Vishnu and a pagan temple.
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Opus Sanctorum Angelorum, (OSA) founded by Father William Wagner and under the direction of the Order of the Canons Regular of the Holy Cross, say yoga is part of the Hindu religion and any claims that it can be used as physical exercise are misleading.
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We have had numerous questions from our readers about whether or not Catholics should watch the
HBO hit series,
Game of Thrones.
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