Who We Are

Vestiges of Christianity is a news blog maintained under the direction of Bishop Bryan D. Ouellette, Ph.D., SOSM. Our goal is to reconcile ancient Christian theology with contemporary orthodox Christian practices and understandings. Our praxis carries with it a strong eastern liturgical focus while maintaining a freedom of spirituality that is true to ancient Christian ideology. We welcome anyone who desires to discover gnosis through the expression of early Christianity. We use the word "gnosis" with the intention to reflect its original meaning of soteriological knowledge, mystical wisdom and spiritual realization. While we encourage a working philosophical comprehension of Classical Gnosticism from antiquity, we are not a Gnostic or reconstructionist church. Our theology is orthodox, our approach, furthermore, is mystically liberating.
Showing posts with label evil. Show all posts
Showing posts with label evil. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Demystifying the Devil


Exorcist Bishop Bryan D. Ouellette of the Sacred Order of St. Michael the Archangel (Order of Exorcists) and Presiding Bishop of the autocephalous Holy Nicholean Catholic Church continues his previous lecture on Exorcism by breaking down the identity of Satan on a theological, mythological, and esoteric level. By building upon the mystical foundation of what he calls "archetypal patterns," Bishop Bryan will expose Satan for what he really is. Once the mask is off, will we discover Lucifer the Fallen Angel or ultimately come face to face with the darkness within ourselves?

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Theological Conundrums: Who is Satan? Part 3


On this final segment of this "Who is Satan" series, Bishop Bryan provides his final contention that ultimately answers this very question. We have seen how the conventional theology rectifies the many problems of Satan's fundamental identity. We have also explored the more enlightened esoteric/mystical considerations. Now we draft our response to the ancient question of Who Satan is and where he came from.

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Vestiges of Christianity---Evil Part 2: Demonic Possession and Exorcism Ministry




In a followup to the classic episode that aired Sunday evening (originally airing on 4/25/2012), Bishop Bryan clarifies many of the points he made on that show and further brings the audience up to date on the current work of the Holy Nicholean Catholic Church with its declaration against evil. The consequences of fighting Satan are great. Today you will learn more about the perils of such a ministry.

Sunday, October 11, 2015

Vestiges of Christianity--Evil: Absolute fiction or conventional reality?



On this most pertinent classic episode of Vestiges of Christianity, Bishop Ouellette makes a startling announcement about Satan, exorcisms, and his personal encounters with "the Devil", while further explaining the difference between conventional and absolute understandings of the nature of evil.

Friday, August 6, 2010

Why Dualism is a Cognitive Error

Dr. Bryan Ouellette and Dr. Michael Jon Kell explain why the human condition perceives the existence of evil. Is there more to Satan than just archetypal significance?

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