Dr. Robert Bennett is dedicated to studying how various cultures view Christianity and various forms of spirituality. His research includes a collection of hundreds of ethnographic interviews that seek to understand the phenomenology of conversion that has led to the incredible growth of Christianity on the island of Madagascar. He is the author of a recent book titled, "I Am Not Afraid: Demon Possession and Spiritual Warfare." Recently Bennett has focused his research on animism as found in the Haitian voodoo context interviewing numerous voodoo practitioners in Haiti and the USA. Bennett is also a guest lecturer at numerous International Seminaries, Adjunct professor of Missions at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN and the Administrative Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church and School, located in Reese, Michigan.
Spiritual Warfare/ Creole Voodoo
In the first half, Dr. Robert Bennett spoke about his research into spirituality, demon possession, spiritual warfare, exorcism, and paranormal phenomena & lore. He spent time studying local religions on the island of Madagascar, and found that many people there are "worshiping spirits, venerating their ancestors and... More »
Host: George Noory