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Sanchez is Gone But Questions Linger
The tenth Archbishop of Santa Fe, the Most Reverend Robert Fortune Sanchez, who resigned in disgrace for gross mishandling of clergy abuse among his priests while taking sexual advantage of a number of young women, has died. And so, we are led to believe, ends the crisis here. The crisis, maybe, but not the mystery. … More…
Pop Corn, Light Incense
What the hell is going on? Recently I’ve noticed an ominous trend in upcoming programming. 2011 looks like it’s going to be a bumper year for shows featuring Catholic and/or demonic themes. Oh boy. Here are a few movies on the way — there are probably others I’ve missed: You might also enjoy:FRINGE Crosses Over … More…
Posted in Pop Cult, Weirdload
Tagged catholic church, clergy crimes, fallen clergy, horror fiction, movies, tv, upcoming
Clergy Crime Movie Time
Summertime is movie time. So if you’re bored with reruns and the same old stuff on cable, with no new ideas for Netflix, for your convenience, there’s the Fallen Priests Film Festival pages. I got ‘em all; ranging from funny priests to devil worshippers and outright nunsploitation, with dramas and historical epics in the middle. … More…
Posted in Black Collar Crime, Heretic's Pulpit, Pop Cult
Tagged clergy crimes, fallen clergy, inquisition, movies, nuns, nunsploitation, upcoming
Satanism and the Church
During the Middle Ages, the Inquisition pushed many unacceptable clerical behaviors underground. Black magic in particular was an activity peculiarly suited to fallen priests because it mirrored the “white” magic of sacred liturgy. Plus, during the Middle Ages, only the clerical class had the education, free time, and most of the tools needed at hand. … More…