Russia has begun a very enthusiastic crack-down on LGBT people, and it’s using Christian religion and junk-science being peddled by American purveyor of Christian terrorism, hate and junk science, Scott Lively as justification. It’s very concerning. Unfortunately this is what happens when religious conservativism is allowed to run riot, and when that very important line…
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A Short Chat With An “Occult Expert”
(Originally published on June 3, 2013). Last week, national South African radio station SAFM featured a debate on “Satanism and crime” called “What is Satanism?” – you can find the link to the debate here: SAFM podcast link (31 May What is Satanism?). Having listened to this debate, and having become involved in the academic study…
SRA Propaganda IS A Harmful Religious Practice!
Dear IOL, I just read this article by you today: “Sin, sedition and Satanism in South Africa”. http://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/sin-sedition-and-satanism-in-south-africa-1.417775#.UXqvBqLTxbq (Yes, I know the article is from 2008, but I was just made aware of it. Also, the policeman interviewed is the present head of the reformed SAPS Occult Related Crimes unit – so his views should…
The Alternative Religions Forum – A United Front Against Disinformation & Hysteria
“United In Our Diversity In The Pursuit Of Our Common Interests” “The Alternative Religions Forum is a joint working group of regional South African representatives for religions (such as Paganism and Satanism) and subcultures perceived to be religious in nature (such as the Vampyre and Otherkin Communities) to engage with each other on issues that affect…
Broken Glass, by The Seventh Bottle Films, 2009 – A Review
Recently I was asked to write a review of a movie, something which turned out to be far more of a pleasure than a chore. It is something I really enjoyed doing, and I thank Anna from the studio and the director, Gustavo Camelot for the opportunity. With that, here is my review: Broken Glass,…
Milk – A Movie Review
Tuesday night I went to watch the new movie “MILK” at Uptown theaters in Port Elizabeth, accompanied by my girlfriend Tuuli and my mom. Although we had already seen this movie on a pc, we decided to see it on the big screen as they say, and to support Uptown for supporting us. Uptown is the…