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My response to pop culture products that clash with my religious beliefs has been an ever changing process, and likely will continue to be, though it can now be summed up in two words: Identify and Avoid.

He further points out that Jesus knew people’s thoughts (Matthew 9:4; Mark 2:8; Luke 6:8) and so did God (Genesis 6:5; Psalm 139), but he was not aware of any place in Scripture where we learn that demons can do the same thing.

When it comes to evolution, I’m more inclined to trust what the Bible says than what science tells us.

And when it comes to my spiritual practice, I don’t recall the Evangelical churches I attended ever using or promoting essential oils.

Morals don’t come pre-packaged from the grocery store. People get them from childhood upbringing; dramatic life experiences; religious beliefs; discussions with family, colleagues, and friends; the ethical teachings of whatever philosophers the person may have read, and probably many more sources.

Although what is or isn’t Evangelical doesn’t appear to be universally accepted, the ability to heal through the gift of God wasn’t included as part of its most commonly found description.