Mark uses the phrase “unclean spirits” more than any other biblical writer. In fact, the phrase is quite rare outside Mark’s Gospel. The phrase tells us something, therefore, about Mark’s religious ...

"Jesus sent them out two by two and gave them authority over unclean spirits." What were those "unclean spirits?" In the context of the first century, the category apparently included afflictions like ...

Filmmaker-composer John Carpenter released a pair of atmospheric new songs, single “Skeleton” and B-side “Unclean Spirit.” Both tracks are available now digitally and will be issued as a deluxe, ...

Newly released court records give insight into what led to the deaths of two young girls on marijuana farm in Norwood, a tiny town about 30 miles northwest of Telluride. Editor's Note: Some readers ...

Readings can be found here. In Jesus’ day, people believed in the presence of spirits. These beings, although intangible, were just as present and alive and active as any visible being. Some of these ...

Some social conflicts seem so deep and pervasive that they cannot be easily defined. During World War II, General De Gaulle described the confrontation between French Liberty and German National ...

Legendary filmmaker John Carpenter is releasing a two-song single today, his first piece of non-movie-related music since 2016’s Lost Themes II. For these, he worked again with his son Cody Carpenter ...

The tracks are his first not to feature on a film soundtrack since the release of his 2016 album ‘Lost Themes II’. Both tracks were created in collaboration with Carpenter’s son Cody and godson Daniel ...

(CNN) — You know things are bad in Congress when the chaplain’s morning prayer on the House floor sounds like an exorcism. On Thursday, the Rev. Patrick Conroy told members of Congress it has been a ...