Ghosts, haunted houses and bumps in the night: What the Bible really says about all things spooky
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Matthew Arnold2021-09-27T13:18:00
Most Christians have been taught that those who encounter ghosts or report strange paranormal experiences are either deluded, or worse, being deceived by demons. But that’s not what scripture teaches, argues Matthew Arnold
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