What book are you reading? #3

[Arizona_Mike]

You know there is no such thing as vampires right?

That’s what the vampires would like you to believe.

 

[goforgoal]

LukeSr. & Anathama Sit These questions of concern are directed to you both whenever you have the time can you please answer them.

LukeSr., in an earlier post about “The Demonologist” you explained that it was a book on the life work’s of two Catholic’s name Ed and Lorraine Warren. You also stated they were demonologist. Can you please tell me exactly what is a demonologist? Is there a difference between a demonologist and an exorcist? You also stated that there is a huge difference between ghosts and demons. Can you please tell me what the differece is between a ghost and a demon? By the way, isn’t the belief of ghost against Church teaching?

Anathama Sit, you explained in post #243 that if the book “The Demonologist” is accuratley quoted than there are several areas in which the book points out and discusses reincarnation which is in conflict with offical Church teachings and you were going to bookmark and point that out. Did you ever happen to find your copy of “The Demonologist” to point out where it says that.

On another note, I’m still reading “The Secrets of the Rosary” by: St. Louis de Montfort and I must say it’s been an amazing and inspiring read.

God bless,

goforgoal

 

[Anathama_Sit]

Greetings Goforgoal,

I have not forgotten about this. My new computer is on the fritz, and so I am on my old computer. I will post this by the end of next month at the latest. Sorry for the inconvience. Keep reminding me if I forget to do this, I have so much to remember and to do, I forget a few things in the mix.

Please pray that I do not lose my thesis and reserach notes that a great deal of work went into. The computer also has a great deal of notes concerning cases and other things that I can’t afford to lose.

God Bless.
Anathama Sit

 

[LukeSr]

LukeSr. & Anathama Sit These questions of concern are directed to you both whenever you have the time can you please answer them.

LukeSr., in an earlier post about “The Demonologist” you explained that it was a book on the life work’s of two Catholic’s name Ed and Lorraine Warren. You also stated they were demonologist. Can you please tell me exactly what is a demonologist? Is there a difference between a demonologist and an exorcist? You also stated that there is a huge difference between ghosts and demons. Can you please tell me what the differece is between a ghost and a demon? By the way, isn’t the belief of ghost against Church teaching?

Anathama Sit, you explained in post #243 that if the book “The Demonologist” is accuratley quoted than there are several areas in which the book points out and discusses reincarnation which is in conflict with offical Church teachings and you were going to bookmark and point that out. Did you ever happen to find your copy of “The Demonologist” to point out where it says that.

On another note, I’m still reading “The Secrets of the Rosary” by: St. Louis de Montfort and I must say it’s been an amazing and inspiring read.

God bless,

goforgoal

Hi goforgoal,
I will answer your questions each one and at length…just need a couple days as school just started, a new semester and I must get orientated. Going for Bachelor’s in Psychology / Substance Abuse

 

[Lost_Wanderer]

Even though I once stated in another thread that I may never get to read this book… I’m actually almost finished reading my first Planeswalker novel, The Purifying Fire.

And yes, it’s yet another piece of M:tG merchandise that I’m currently indulging in.

You know there is no such thing as vampires right?

Shhh! Don’t tell him! I need all the distractions if my plan to reduce the fame of that dragon-murdering St. George is to succeed. 7,7

I also did not know there was a saint who killed a vampire: St. Marcellus of Paris, who died in 430. Bishop Marcellus confronted a vampire who was attacking his flock and killed her in a cemetery outside Paris. St. Marcellus is the patron saint of vampire hunters. His feast day is November 1 (All Saint’s Day, the day after Hallowe’en)

changes character from fantasy to horror

Pff, the only vampires I know are the ones who died facing my army of stitched, electrically charged undead!! Gyaaaahahahahahahaha!!! >8D

Frankenstein’s alchemy > Dracula’s blood magic.

Who says priests and paladins are the only ones capable of vampire slaying!? Look out werewolves! You’re not their only rival! >BD

Rise my minions! A new era of unlife has begun! Ikor! Pull ze switch!!! >8D

Ikor: Yeeeeesh mashter!!! D8> pulls switch and gets electrocuted Aaughaguaghagua!!! D8

 

[Dandelion_Wine]

Jarka Ruus by Terry Brooks

 

[nicolep]

Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

 

[Mijoy2]

The Father’s Tale

Michael O’Brien

 

[goforgoal]

**LukeSr. & Anathama Sit ** Thank you very much for your quick reply and yes I will wait patiently for your answers.

Arizona Mike, sounds like an interesting book indeed. I know I mentioned this more than once in various threads and more than likely in this one too but I wouldn’t mind to read “Saints Behaving Badly: The Cutthroats, Crooks, Trollops, Con Men, and Devil-Worshippers Who Became Saints” by: Thomas J. Craughwell.

cathgrlroxy Even though I haven’t read this book I wonder and have asked the same questions you asked. By the way, I wouldn’t mind adding this to my wish list.

Happy reading and God bless,

goforgoal

 

[iHeartThe60s]

The Hunger Games. It’s captivated me since page 1 (at 5am this morning)

 

[LukeSr]

Hi goforgoal,
I will answer your questions each one and at length…just need a couple days as school just started, a new semester and I must get orientated. Going for Bachelor’s in Psychology / Substance Abuse

Hello again GoForGoal…
My apologies for taking so long to answer your question. Ok, your first question…A Demonologist is someone who, of course, studies demonolgy but more so they are called in or assigned to a case to first determine the authenticity of the so called paranormal activity. They are to be foremost experts in the field of demonolgy. They interview witnesses, collect evidence, etc. If by this means of exaustive study they determine that the case is in deed authentic they would then submit their studies to the church. If the church determines a remedy is required than an Exorcist may be assigned. They, “Demonologist”, can not perform the Rite of Exorcism only a Catholic Priest / Exorcist can do that. However, they have been know to take some liberties with their ability to drive or discourage demonic activity from continuing through prayer, holy water, etc.
The difference between a ghost and a demon is a ghost is were at one time human and the belief is that through a sudden death or accidental death they refuse to believe or accept that they are dead and likely to remain earthbound. They are believed to reamain in familiar surroundings such as their home but no one still living can see them. This is where, supposedly, a medium or an expert on paranormal activity may come in and coax them into “passing over”.
A demon is inhuman or preternatural, (outside of nature). They were never earthbound. It is believed that these spirits were once angels and by choice they chose not to serve God but to serve the ancient serpent, Satan. Demons are believed to hate man because of God’s promise of eternal salvation. They can’t harm us, of course, unless we invite them.
Personally, I’ve never encountered a ghost. However, I have encountered demons but this is another story for some other time.
No, we do not believe, as Catholics, that a seperated soul lingers among the living. We believe in immediate detachment and into some form of afterlife such as Purgatory. The only way to explain a so called Ghost would be that a deceased human soul may visit a living soul after death for some various reason such as a warning or instruction but then only by Divine Permission.
The book I suggested for reading, “The Demonologist” is flawed in this respect when looking from a Catholic World View. I liked the book because of the extent of information concerning preternatural demonic occurances. It helped me in my studies at the time where I was researching Drug Addiction and evil influences.
I hope this helps…Godspeed…LukeSr

 

[Dandelion_Wine]

Tanequil by Terry Brooks

 

[goforgoal]

Hello again GoForGoal…
My apologies for taking so long to answer your question. Ok, your first question…A Demonologist is someone who, of course, studies demonolgy but more so they are called in or assigned to a case to first determine the authenticity of the so called paranormal activity. They are to be foremost experts in the field of demonolgy. They interview witnesses, collect evidence, etc. If by this means of exaustive study they determine that the case is in deed authentic they would then submit their studies to the church. If the church determines a remedy is required than an Exorcist may be assigned. They, “Demonologist”, can not perform the Rite of Exorcism only a Catholic Priest / Exorcist can do that. However, they have been know to take some liberties with their ability to drive or discourage demonic activity from continuing through prayer, holy water, etc.
The difference between a ghost and a demon is a ghost is were at one time human and the belief is that through a sudden death or accidental death they refuse to believe or accept that they are dead and likely to remain earthbound. They are believed to reamain in familiar surroundings such as their home but no one still living can see them. This is where, supposedly, a medium or an expert on paranormal activity may come in and coax them into “passing over”.
A demon is inhuman or preternatural, (outside of nature). They were never earthbound. It is believed that these spirits were once angels and by choice they chose not to serve God but to serve the ancient serpent, Satan. Demons are believed to hate man because of God’s promise of eternal salvation. They can’t harm us, of course, unless we invite them.
Personally, I’ve never encountered a ghost. However, I have encountered demons but this is another story for some other time.
No, we do not believe, as Catholics, that a seperated soul lingers among the living. We believe in immediate detachment and into some form of afterlife such as Purgatory. The only way to explain a so called Ghost would be that a deceased human soul may visit a living soul after death for some various reason such as a warning or instruction but then only by Divine Permission.
The book I suggested for reading, “The Demonologist” is flawed in this respect when looking from a Catholic World View. I liked the book because of the extent of information concerning preternatural demonic occurances. It helped me in my studies at the time where I was researching Drug Addiction and evil influences.
I hope this helps…Godspeed…LukeSr

Thank you for taking the time to explain all of this to me LukeSr. I wouldn’t mind to read this book but I have such a “library” full of books, novels, and other reading materials I have to catch up on.

God be with you,

goforgoal

 

[EasterJoy]

Secretariat by William Nack. I was a fan of Secretariat from the time I was ten until…well, now, even. The movie was mostly about Penney Tweedy, it wrongly depicted Lucien Lauren (who had won the Derby and Belmont with Meadow Stable’s own Riva Ridge the year before), and it barely did justice to the unparalleled athletic prowess of Secretariat.

William Nack is a wonderful writer. Here is an excerpt of his description of Secretariat’s legendary performance in the Belmont Stakes (boldface mine):

*"…Having chirped just once to force the pace at the first turn, Turcotte has done nothing since then to bring him where he is. Yet, he is racing through the sixth furlong in 0:11 3/5, the crunching eighth, and opening two and a half lengths on Sham. Sham is finished in that eighth. He has been asked for more than he has. Secretariat sweeps past the three-quarter pole. Eyes swing to the teletimer:

1:09 4/5

There are gasps from the crowd. The reaction is almost universal. Finney is stunned…"

“…What is Turcotte doing? Has he gone mad?
" He is still sitting cool on the turn, listening to Sham’s hoofbeats fade away behind him. Turning around once to see who is coming, he sees them dropping back. Then he turns again.
" He wonders how fast he’s going. He suspects he’s going fast enough. He has not cocked his whip, and he’s still thinking he’s traveling at the rate of 12 seconds to the eighth. He thinks he has gone the three quarters in 1:12…”*

I’ve seen the movie. If you love Secretariat, forget that! Read the book!!!

 

[LukeSr]

Thank you for taking the time to explain all of this to me LukeSr. I wouldn’t mind to read this book but I have such a “library” full of books, novels, and other reading materials I have to catch up on.

God be with you,

goforgoal

goforgoal,
It was a pleasure answering your questions… I’m now back in school studying Psychology and Substance Addiction pusuing Bachelor’s Degree so I know what it’s like managing time with resources but, Idon’t think I mentioned that the author, “Gerald Daniel Brittle” composed the bok; The Demonologist in a kind of Question and Answer format where his subjects were the “Warrens” were the interviewed, so to say. Their answers are the subject matter and there was little writers liberty taken. I found them to truthful in their attempt to explain the real life accounts of study of denonology. We, of course, reserve the right to choose to believe it or not. I hope you do as we are The Church Militant, ya know…
Godspeed to all…LukeSr

 

[Arizona_Mike]

“Get Off My Honor! The Assault on the Boys Scouts of America” by Hans Zeiger, a 19 year old Eagle Scout attending Hillsdale College. Zeiger defends the traditional values and moral codes which are taught to Boy Scouts, which result in a much higher percentage of former scouts succeeding in life, finishing high school, completing college, etc., and discusses how those values antagonize the secular culture in America - particularly the ban on homosexual scout leaders, the requirement that scouts and scout leaders not be atheists, and the requirement that this is a BOY scout organization, and that with the exception of the Varsity Scout programs (which include girls), boys should have a place to be boys, despite legal challenges to admit girls as members. The changing national moral climate and the continual need to defend the scouts against mounting legal challenges has resulted in a loss of access to needed resources, funding (such as the United Way), and meeting places.

It’s a good read. It’s also interesting to read about an organization that is often linked to Catholicism (the majority of organizations that offer sponsorship and meeting places to Scouts are either Catholic, Evangelical, or Mormon churches) but which is non-denominational,yet still has to face many of the parallel problems with a secular society that the Catholic Church does, and like the Church, also refuses to bend to the current social mores. (This book is available on Kindle).

 

[goforgoal]

LukeSr Once again thank you for answering my questions. Yes, I truly believe that evil, demons, and satan does exist and yes I do believe in the power of God, prayers, the communion/intercession of Saints, Angels, and all of God’s Heavenly helpers.

You mentioned on an earlier post that the Ed and Lorraine Warren were Catholics. Does it mention that in the book?

All my best to you on your studies and I will keep you in my Prayers.

So far I read “Catholic Digest Magazine’s November and December. 2011 issue” next up is the January issue of “Catholic Digest” and next I’ll be reading “Liguorian Magazines” ← Yes, I do know and realize that these two Magazines are not favored on CAF but if it wasn’t for these two magazines. I would have never known about many Saints and Saints in the making like Servant of God, Fr. Emil J. Kapaun and I find that some of the stories really shape and edify my faith. Another thing, there are plenty of books that have been suggested online and even on CAF that turned out to be really awful. So, I suppose it is a matter of one’s individual opinion and taste

God bless and Happy reading everyone,

goforgoal

 

[ringil]

I read a book called “Room”. I really enjoyed it and reccommend it highly. A real page turner.

Now I am reading “Flowers in the Attic”

I seem to be on a “living in captivity” theme.

 

[JimG]

I have been reading a book called “An American Amnesia,” by Bruce Herschensohn. It recounts a great many forgotten details of that period in which the U.S. abandoned allies in Southeast Asia. Because of the number of quotes from first hand sources, it constitutes a valuable primary historical source. It’s a rather sad book, and no doubt many will be surprised at many of the details narrated. I posted about it in World News when there was a news article about the Khmer Rouge.

The book recounts an incident in which the U.S. Ambassador offered asylum to Cambodian official Prince Sirik Matak. Part of his reply was as follows:

“I thank you sincerely for your letter and your offer to transport me towards freedom. I cannot, alas, leave in such a cowardly fashion. As for you and … your great country, I never believed for a moment that you would have this sentiment of abandoning a country which has chosen liberty. …I shall die here in my country that I love, …we are all born and must die one day. I have only made the mistake of believing in you the Americans.”

Twelve days later the Khmer Rouge entered Phnom Penh. They immediately ordered its residents out of the city and into the countryside, including doctors, patients, and nurses in hospitals, even those with surgery in progress. Those who didn’t move fast enough were killed in their beds.

One million city people were marched into the countryside that day. It was a capital offense to complain—about the guards, about food, about anything. The next day all parents were separated, and children were taken away, after being forced to watch as their parents were tortured and decapitated. Children were lined up to watch as Khmer Rouge smashed their parents’ skulls with hammers. For those who were not executed, all family names were changed and people forbidden from using birth names, so that families could never reunite. Money was declared illegal with rice the only currency.

I could go on, but anyone who wants to read more of the list of horrors can read the book. It was as if the nation had been summarily condemned to the depths of hell, the immediate cause being the U.S. aid being summarily cut off, after being promised through the peace talks.

In the days before the Khmer Rouge takeover, many—most?—in the 94th Congress had no qualms about the communist takeover. One congressman said that Cambodia should surrender “to minimize the loss of life.” Sen. Mike Mansfield said “The cutoff of aid is in the best interest of Cambodians.” Joseph Kraft wrote in his syndicated column, “Does it really matter whether Cambodia goes communist? The price is small.”

Small? Well, perhaps not for Cambodians.

As the killing progressed, a TV news reporter was privately asked why he and his network was not reporting on the massive killing. He replied that television is a visual medium and they had no way to get their cameras in there. (They knew of the genocide but did not report it). The questioner pointed out that lack of camera access never prevented them from courtroom coverage, or from reporting leaked CIA secrets. The reporter just shrugged.

 

[ringil]

THis does sound like an interesting, if grim read.

I think I will go for it, after a bit of a longer break since my series of books documenting Japanese war crimes.

I can only take so much torture and death. . . .