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the warrens	Suzanne	Sunday, August 17, 2008
Question: hey brother, i have a question about these 2 catholic people who help people get demonic forces out of their house, etc. Is lorraine and ed warren scams? i wonder about them a lot because they are always being called by people who had demonic problems. i also know that priests aren't suppose to get involved with people like them. if they are good helpers to the church, then why is it so bad for people to ask them for help? i realized that a lot of priests in America dont believe in demons, so who can these people turn too?
Question Answered by Mr. Joe Meineke Dear Suzanne, Thank you for your question. First, I should point out that Ed Warren passed away on August 23, 2006. His wife, Lorraine, is still alive and is still active in her "ministry." Lately, she has been featured on a popular TV series and continues to spread errors and questionable teachings. The Warren's indeed were very popular and have, over the years, been featured on many television and radio programs. Those interviews have given them a great deal of exposure and therefore, as you noted, they are "always called by people who have demonic problems." Popularity notwithstanding, I cannot in good conscience say that the Warrens are "good helpers of the Church." As Brother Ignatius has already pointed out in an answer to another question, although they claim to be Catholic, "They are hardly Catholic in their approach. They use séances and psychics and schismatic bishops in their work. They propose stupid theories about how spirits manifest that [are] contrary to the basic theology on angels and demons. And, their errors and arrogance [have been] replicated into nearly every "ghost-busting" organization out there." (from Lorraine and Ed Warren are they genuine?). The Warren's may have helped some people by intervening on their behalf in the sense that they brought clergy into the homes to do the actual cleansing, and for that I suppose they deserve credit. However, I would argue that, more importantly, they have done untold damage by promulgating a false Catholicism that has been blended with New Age and occultism. It is for these reasons that it is dangerous to seek the help of Lorraine's organization. As for your last statement and question, I am not sure that I agree that "a lot of priests don't believe in demons." I would say that the vast majority DO believe in them. They may not be trained specifically to deal with cases of extraordinary demonization, but that does not mean that people cannot turn to them for help. I've seen priests 'rise to the occasion,' so to speak (and do quite well, for that matter). Never underestimate the power of the priesthood and the power of the Holy Spirit to move within them. One should never be afraid to seek their help. God bless you, Joe Meineke For information on how to receive help see our Help page. We suggest that before contacting us directly for help you try the Seven Steps to Self-Deliverance. These self-help steps will often resolve the problem. Also our Spiritual Warfare Prayer Catalog contains many prayers that may be helpful. If needed you can ask for a Personal Consultation.

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the warrens

Suzanne

Sunday, August 17, 2008

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hey brother,

i have a question about these 2 catholic people who help people get demonic forces out of their house, etc. Is lorraine and ed warren scams? i wonder about them a lot because they are always being called by people who had demonic problems. i also know that priests aren't suppose to get involved with people like them. if they are good helpers to the church, then why is it so bad for people to ask them for help? i realized that a lot of priests in America dont believe in demons, so who can these people turn too?

Question Answered by Mr. Joe Meineke

Dear Suzanne,

Thank you for your question.

First, I should point out that Ed Warren passed away on August 23, 2006. His wife, Lorraine, is still alive and is still active in her "ministry." Lately, she has been featured on a popular TV series and continues to spread errors and questionable teachings.

The Warren's indeed were very popular and have, over the years, been featured on many television and radio programs. Those interviews have given them a great deal of exposure and therefore, as you noted, they are "always called by people who have demonic problems."

Popularity notwithstanding, I cannot in good conscience say that the Warrens are "good helpers of the Church." As Brother Ignatius has already pointed out in an answer to another question, although they claim to be Catholic, "They are hardly Catholic in their approach. They use séances and psychics and schismatic bishops in their work. They propose stupid theories about how spirits manifest that [are] contrary to the basic theology on angels and demons. And, their errors and arrogance [have been] replicated into nearly every "ghost-busting" organization out there." (from Lorraine and Ed Warren are they genuine?).

The Warren's may have helped some people by intervening on their behalf in the sense that they brought clergy into the homes to do the actual cleansing, and for that I suppose they deserve credit. However, I would argue that, more importantly, they have done untold damage by promulgating a false Catholicism that has been blended with New Age and occultism. It is for these reasons that it is dangerous to seek the help of Lorraine's organization.

As for your last statement and question, I am not sure that I agree that "a lot of priests don't believe in demons." I would say that the vast majority DO believe in them. They may not be trained specifically to deal with cases of extraordinary demonization, but that does not mean that people cannot turn to them for help. I've seen priests 'rise to the occasion,' so to speak (and do quite well, for that matter). Never underestimate the power of the priesthood and the power of the Holy Spirit to move within them. One should never be afraid to seek their help.

God bless you,

Joe Meineke

For information on how to receive help see our Help page. We suggest that before contacting us directly for help you try the Seven Steps to Self-Deliverance. These self-help steps will often resolve the problem. Also our Spiritual Warfare Prayer Catalog contains many prayers that may be helpful. If needed you can ask for a Personal Consultation.