Supermarket tabloids push supernatural promises
David Briggs reports on how shoppers encounter charms, amulets, dolls and spells in tabloids, with products ranging from love charms to wealth spells. Scholars note many buyers seek quick success, while religious leaders warn against overreliance on magical talismans.
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Elizabeth Bird
University of Minnesot
American Academy of Religion
St. Paul
Minn
Ciradlo
Cirado
Bird
Mary
Youth revival and church events in Syracuse area
A series of religious events is planned in Syracuse area churches from June 14 to August, featuring youth revival at Sovern Missionary Baptist Church with speaker Rev Troy A Bronner on June 18, handbell performances June 28 at Onondaga Valley Presbyterian, and an evening with Rev Ken Roberts at Most Holy Rosary Church June 30. Events include music, games, picnics, and a $3 admission for the Roberts lecture.
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New York
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DeWitt
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St. Mary’s Church
East Seneca Turnpike
Jamesville
Ellen Weinstein
Fayetteville
Central New York Committee For
State of Israel Bonds
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Syracuse
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Israel
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Sovern Missionary Baptist Church
Midland Ave
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Mt Calvary Baptist Church
Buffalo
Calvin and Chapel
Onondaga Valley Presbyterian Church
W. Seneca Turnpike
First Presbyterian Church
Red Bank
N.J
Europe
United States
White House
Ken Roberts
Most Holy Rosary Church
Roberts Avenue
Roberts
British Airways
Fiat Youth Apostolate
Corcoran
Sacred Heart Conference
Franciscan University
Steubenville
Ohio
Sacred Heart Apostolate
National
Envhronment Center
Ven. Mass
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