Episode 94 - When Governments Play with Demons

Episode 94 - When Governments Play with Demons

Author: Despite Popular Belief January 15, 2023 Duration: 40:16
DISCLAIMER: Not suitable for children. Season 5 kicks off with some demonic chicanery. Corrupt governments historically have played with demons and gotten away with murder... literally. However, Scripture prophesied that "the government will be on His shoulders." Let's examine 3 examples of governments and their dealings with the occult and the demonic: Haiti's deal with the devil, CERN's god of destruction, and America's deep history in cults. But, it's not all doom and gloom! Scripture brings hope to this disturbing world. Watch on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcasting platform. Website: https://www.despitepopularbelief.com Support: https://www.patreon.com/despitepopularbelief YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@despitepopularbelief Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/despitepopularbelief Discord: https://discord.gg/X4pzME2fsN

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