
We recently received the following email from a reader whose position on the superiority of natural/alternative methods is indicative of many people who write to our site looking for guidance. Although well-thought out and nicely articulated, there are important flaws in this argument which should be pointed out.
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Science may be on the verge of discovering what Christians have always known – life really does continue after death.
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A terrified family from Glasgow, Scotland has been sent fleeing from their home after poltergeist activity resulted in bizarre manifestations that have even the local police scratching their heads.
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Although juicing is all the rage among proponents of alternative living, alarm bells are sounding from the medical community about how this strict liquid diet of vegetables and fruits can actually be dangerous for our health.
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We recently had a question about mood rings and whether or not they are affiliated with the New Age and/or the occult.
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Alaia's mother, Yesenia Sasso
A five month-old girl from Queens, New York died last weekend after suffering eight skull fractures her parents say were the result of a ritual intended to rid the girl of the curse of an evil eye.
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It's not just winning his 21st gold medal that has made Michael Phelps the talk of the sporting world these days; the real buzz is about those mysterious round splotches across his shoulders.
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IB write:
“I was given a book to read called ‘Prison Angel’, the story of a lady who considered herself a nun without being consecrated as one by our Catholic Church until years later. What is your opinion about this book?”
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A new study by
Consumer Reports has found 15 supplement ingredients to watch out for if you’re taking any kind of dietary aid either for a healthier body, to lose weight, or improve your looks.
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FL writes: “
I am concerned about an acquaintance of mine who has embraced the thoughts and feelings of a concept/lifestyle called, "Easy World" by Julia Rogers Hamrick. I looked at a couple of her youtube videos to see what they were attracted to regarding this subject. I don't care for the thoughts and looks of this (as I am Catholic) and it seems to substitute a person's natural feelings of right and wrong and Love from God by playing misdirected mind games within this 'easy world' philosophy. Have you heard of this 'easy world idea' and person, Julia Hamrick? And, might you think people are using this as a substitute for the truth and a true relationship with Our Almighty Father?"
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