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New Book	John	Tuesday, January 25, 2005
Question: I just found a review of a new book on demonic possession and excorcism by M. Scott Peck titled "Glimpses of the Devil". A review of the book can be found here: http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2005/002/16.84.html. Apparently, this Peck fellow once had an unfortunate though instructive run-in with that strange gentleman Malachi Martin. I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts on Peck's book if and when you get the time to examine it.
Question Answered by Bro. Ignatius Mary, OLSM Dear John: I have not read the book but have read exceprts. While there are some things that may be okay in Peck's writings, overall, Mr. Peck is not qualified to speak on excorism and spiritual warfare. From some of the things I have read he makes some erroneous conclusions about various things. His misunderstanding of spiritual warfare is likely influenced by the late Malachi Martin who was a laicized priest gone wacko. Mr. Martin's notions of spiritual warfare also contained flaws. In general, and provisionary since I have not actually read his book (but I have read other works from him), I would not recommend his book as an accurate source of information. God Bless, Bro. Ignatius Mary 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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Tuesday, January 25, 2005

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I just found a review of a new book on demonic possession and excorcism by M. Scott Peck titled "Glimpses of the Devil". A review of the book can be found here: http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2005/002/16.84.html.

Apparently, this Peck fellow once had an unfortunate though instructive run-in with that strange gentleman Malachi Martin. I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts on Peck's book if and when you get the time to examine it.

Question Answered by Bro. Ignatius Mary, OLSM

Dear John:

I have not read the book but have read exceprts.

While there are some things that may be okay in Peck's writings, overall, Mr. Peck is not qualified to speak on excorism and spiritual warfare. From some of the things I have read he makes some erroneous conclusions about various things. His misunderstanding of spiritual warfare is likely influenced by the late Malachi Martin who was a laicized priest gone wacko. Mr. Martin's notions of spiritual warfare also contained flaws.

In general, and provisionary since I have not actually read his book (but I have read other works from him), I would not recommend his book as an accurate source of information.

God Bless,
Bro. Ignatius Mary

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.