Category Archives: ReligionThe Knights of the Templar have been the subjects of books and movies in recent years, but what do we really know of this secret society?
The Crusades, The Wars of the Cross, occurred over 200 bloody years of religious persecution. The Knights Templar rose to celebrity status, gaining the blessing of the Catholic Church along [...]
In 1973, the movie The Exorcist terrified audiences, but few were aware the movie was based on an actual case.
In Mt. Rainier, Maryland, 3210 Bunker Hill Road was once the site of a home. The home has been demolished, but the corner is still called the “Devil’s Lot”. In 1949 a 13 year old boy [...]
Satan’s back with a vengeance. Luring young people to his altar, they are united by music and cause. Satan becomes father, mother, brother and sister to young people without family, those who seek acceptance. The cost of belonging is high, but never too high for these young people.
“A fugitive who allegedly helped strangle a 13-year-old [...]
If you are writing a story with a charismatic character who is able to lure others to their cause, consider the profile of cult leaders. These individuals have uncanny ability to persuade, manipulate and control, often leading their followers to commit murder or suicide.
Jim Jones was such a leader. Born in 1931, Jones had an [...]
Cult members commit crimes, sacrifice friends, families; even take their own lives, at the urging of their leaders. How could a person gain such control over others? I don’t know, but it would certainly be interesting to explore if you had a villian or victim who were involved with a cult.
The following notes, taken from History [...]
The following notes were taken from the Documentary: Prophecies Fulfilled, October 14, 2007
Edgar Cayce, a modern day prophet, foretold of Black Tuesday months before the stock market crash occurred. ”We may expect a considerable break and bear market, see? This issue being between those of the reserves of nations and individuals will cause…a great disturbance [...]
The following notes were taken from History Channel Documentary: The AntiChrist, October 14, 2007
Some believe the Anti Christ, the human emissary of Satan, is alive in Europe today and the end has already begun. The evening news is full apocalyptic images which are often perceived and signs of Armageddon. According to believers, there will be [...]
The following notes were taken from National Geographic documentary: Taboo: Spirit World, October 4, 2007.
Devotion is tested by extreme acts of physical endurance.
In Malaysia, Hindu worshipers partake in a ceremony, Tai Bo San, requiring their bodies are pierced with metal hooks and skewers, which they endure while climbing 272 steps, ascending to heaven. The participants [...]
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