Miracle & Magic: Money, Ministry, and Missionaries
Magic is everywhere. In fact, the demand for magic is high.
According to one source, between 2016 and 2021, revenue for the psychic industry totaled $2.2 billion with “a projected 2.6% growth in 2021 alone.” A quick search on the popular website Fiverr reveals that ordering various spells, curses, and counter-curses is just a click away (and ranges in cost from $20- $6500)!
It is not only magic, however, that has been marketed. Exorcism too has been monetized…
“Why Are Charismatics So Weird?”: A Response to Justin Peters
Justin Peters is a popular reformed (Calvinist) Christian speaker and author who is well known for his discernment ministry Justin Peters Ministries. Peters self-identifies as a Cessationist (meaning he believes certain gifts of the Holy Spirit ceased after the apostles died). His video series Clouds Without Waters, for example, is a criticism of the modern Charismatic movement.
Most recently, Peters has created a podcast entitled Why Are Charismatics So Weird?.
Why Weird?
When I started the journey of writing my first book, The Weirdness of God, I was hesitant to use the word weird in the title. I certainly did not think God was weird – or at least that’s what I told myself…