Hello, friends and fans! I thought it would be interesting to compile a list of insights into my book “When Darkness Calls“, now available on Amazon!
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What is Satanism – Really? And What Isn’t? An Academic Assessment
I completed and published my fifth academic paper on March 3, 2023. For some years, the subject of Satanism as a new religious movement has been one of my academic interests, and my other four papers are also on the same general subject. My fifth paper, “By Their Fruits You Shall Know Them: A Proposed…
“When Darkness Calls” – Actually A True Story
My novella “When Darkness Calls” started out as a memoir of true-life events that occurred in December 2011 – events that involved real people, myself included. Yes – what I’m saying, is that it was a true story – as a matter of fact, it’s my own recollection of events that occurred at that time,…
Do Satanists Worship The Devil? An Academic Reflection
Good morning, friends and fans! Normally I post about my fiction writing, but today it’s time for a change of pace! You might have noticed mentions in my newsletter about my non-fiction books and academic papers, and I’d like to tell you a bit more about one paper in particular paper: “Satanism: The Acid Test”….
Our Ghost Encounters – A Paranormal Journal
Our Ghost Encounters is our online journal of personal paranormal experiences at home and away! Who are we? Well, we are Wendy and Christina Engela – a married couple living in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Both of us have an interest and abiding fascination with the paranormal, and both of us are aware…
America’s Shame Before The World!
I can’t understand how a majority of Americans – supposedly the most forward-thinking people on the planet – could vote “Trump”. It’s mind-blowingly disappointing. It’s awful. Simply awful. This is a dark day for human rights, not just in America, but everywhere. Considering the orange monkey’s appalling campaign promises, there will be human rights violations…
Ignorance About Satanism Prompts Stereotypical Knee-jerk Reactions
[20141004 – 180 with Bob on KAYA FM – “Satanic groups have approached the MEC of Education in Gauteng to suggest that satinism (sic) should be offered as a religious subject in schools. Do you think it’s a fair request or are we taking our democratic rights too far?”
The Vestige Of Ignorance – AUKSANO & The SABC Sabotage Religious Freedom In SA
In a post on Facebook on the SABC’s page, the SABC advertised a video of a recent appearance by AUKSANO as follows: “Satanism in South African schools is on the rise and incidents of that has puzzled communities. A learner was sentenced to 10 years for the murder of a friend in Randfontein. Three men and…
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…