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June 7, 2015 “Lipstick on a Pig”

  • June 7, 2015
  • Rev. Tracy Barnowe
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Pastor Tracy takes on one of the most challenging stories from the gospels, Jesus casting out demons. She finds that, like the book of Revelation, much of it is an encoded, metaphorical commentary on the evils of Roman occupation.  She also reports on her experiences with fear of demons today, and its connections to abuse.

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