Christianity’s Most Dangerous Idea (And Why It Won’t Die)

Dr. Joseph P. Laycock, scholar of new religious movements and specialist on satanism and satanic panic, joins me to discuss the dangerous idea of supreme evil in Christian tradition, pop culture, and politics. From Putin, to Rainbow Revival, to Isaiah Saldivar’s ministry, many use the idea of supernatural evil, demons, and devils, to achieve their individual goals. This can result in the spread of witch trials, religious wars, religious prejudice, or just plain old ignorance.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoAYzkjD3bA

What's going on when the Virgin Mary appears and statues weep? The answers aren't just about science or the supernatural

When it comes to weeping statues, one of the primary questions is whether the event has been staged. For example, in two cases of statues that supposedly had wept blood – one in Canada in 1986 and another in Italy in 2006 – the blood turned out be that of the statue's owner. 

Liquids can also be injected into the porous material of statues and later seep out as "tears." Oil that is mixed with fat can be applied to a statue's eyes, which will "weep" when ambient temperatures rise…

https://theconversation.com/whats-going-on-when-the-virgin-mary-appears-and-statues-weep-the-answers-arent-just-about-science-or-the-supernatural-204091

Supernatural Experience Made Me Believe In God | Lloyd-WA | The Atheist...

https://youtu.be/wz--qUOtnts

WOTMQ: Two Realms. Two Faces.

When you believe in two realms, you must, by necessity, become two-faced. ....
https://youtu.be/6vJvTPRwJNw

James Randi vs. The Supernatural

The Amazing James Randi uses his knowledge of magic to expose the supernatural and he wants to give you a million dollars! What is Randi's million dollar challenge? How did Randi expose Uri Geller?....
https://youtu.be/Kor_L12bBB0

The Supernatural is Real! (and useless)

We like to talk about "the supernatural" as a distinct category of things, which some of us simply don't believe in. But what are we actually talking about when we say that something is "supernatural"? What makes a "supernatural" explanation different from an explanation we simply don't know yet?
https://youtu.be/xvXWF-07xnM

Recognizing God's Hand in Donald Trump's Election

Charisma Media Founder, Steve Strang, discusses the election and the possibility of supernatural interference.....
https://youtu.be/aRcnJPQqY0c

Jordan Peterson Misrepresents Science

Jordan Peterson and Matt Dillahunty debated / discussed psychedelics, specifically magic mushrooms containing psilocybin, in a conversation hosted by Pangburn Philosophy back in May. Ultimately, Peterson cites that supernatural experiences induced by psilocybin cause smoking cessation, which in turns provides evidence of the supernatural. Matt replies, saying that science can't do that (unless you misrepresent it), and he's right....
https://youtu.be/KaDAuiLaT2Q

Religion as an Exchange System: The Interchangeability of God and Government in a Provider Role - Miron Zuckerman, Chen Li, Ed Diener, 2018

An exchange model of religion implies that if a secular entity such as government provides what people need, they will be less likely to seek help from supernatural entities.....

http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0146167218764656

How a Growing Christian Movement Is Seeking to Transform America With Supernatural Miracles and Divine Interventions | Alternet

INC has close ties to conservative politicians, including Rick Perry, Sarah Palin, and even Donald Trump.....
https://www.alternet.org/belief/christian-movement-seeking-change-america

TIL James Randi offered one million US dollars...

TIL James Randi offered one million US dollars to anyone who could demonstrate supernatural or paranormal ability. The offer lasted for over 50 years and no one was successfully able to claim it. - todayilearned
https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/7595rg/til_james_randi_offered_one_million_us_dollars_to/