Revealing The True Light with Mike Shreve

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There are so many religions in the world. Explore the commonalities and contradictions with Mike Shreve, author of In Search of the True Light and founder of www.thetruelight.net, the popular book and website that compare world religions to authentic, biblical Christianity.

The Rapture Controversy / Which View Is Right? (319)
#319
Yesterday at 8:44 PM

The great tribulation is rushing toward us like a dark, rolling, ominous storm cloud. Will the church present a strong, final stand for truth in a world full of deception or will God secretly translate His people to heaven seven years before the end of the age? Does Scripture support a pre-tribulation rapture, a post-tribulation catching away, or something different? Solid answers await.

Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net

Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org

The Catholic Project website: http://www.toCatholicswithlove.org (English & Spanish)

Video channel: www.YouTube.com/mikeshreveministries

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The Calamity of Christianity (318)
#318
Last Thursday at 9:00 AM

World religions are notoriously based on human efforts. You must be good enough to earn the ultimate goals promised. On the contrary, Christianity is based on God’s goodness and His passion to make unworthy people worthy. It’s a calamity—because human beings like to “boast” of the effectiveness of their efforts—but Paul (a supreme example) summed it up by saying, “Where is boasting?” His answer? “It is excluded!”

Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net

Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org

The Catholic Project website: http://www.toCatholicswithlove.org (English & Spanish)

Video channel: www...


Is the Kingdom of God within Everyone? (317)
#317
04/14/2026

One of Jesus’ most controversial statements is only seven words long—“The kingdom of God is within you." (Luke 17:20-21) Does this mean, as many yoga devotees and New Agers insist, that the Bible endorses their view of a spark of divinity residing within every human being? Or does it mean something altogether different?

Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net

Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org

The Catholic Project website: www.toCatholicswithlove.org

Video channel: www.YouTube.com/mikeshreveministries

All audio-podcasts are shared in a video format on our YouTube channe...


Is the Catholic Priesthood Biblical? (316)
#316
04/07/2026

In Catholicism, an ordained priest must mediate at baptism, confession, communion, assisting the bishop at confirmation, and finally, at extreme unction (the final rites)—in order for these things to be done properly. Did Jesus institute this office and these requirements, or did a representative priesthood phase out with the changing of the covenant?

Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org The Catholic Project website: www.toCatholicswithlove.org Video channel: www.YouTube.com/mikeshreveministries All audio-podcasts are shared in a video format on our YouTube channel. Mike Shreve’s other podcast Discover Your Spir...


The Feast of Unleavened Bread: Decoding the Mystery (315)
#315
03/31/2026

All seven feasts of the Lord in the Old Testament are prophetic of powerful New Testament realities. Passover foretells the crucifixion of the Lamb of God and the beginning of our salvation journey. Unleavened Bread speaks of Jesus’ sinlessness and our calling to be holy like Him, that we might properly represent God in this world. This teaching will take you to the next level in your walk with God.

Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net

Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org

The Catholic Project website: www.toCatholicswithlove.org

Video channel: www.Yo...


The Feast of Passover: Decoding the Mystery (314)
#314
03/24/2026

Passover is the annual celebration memorializing the deliverance of the children of Israel from Egypt almost 3400 years ago. However, God reveals His mysteries in signs, symbols, and metaphorical imagery. As we dig deep into the biblical data, we will surely hit a motherlode of gold in God’s Word. The divine revelation we discover will enrich our understanding of this feast of the Lord, as well as God’s great plan for the ages.

Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net

Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org

The Catholic Project website: www.toCatholicswithlove.org

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The Mysterious Nephilim Giants of Genesis 6 (313)
#313
03/17/2026

Were the Nephilim giants of Genesis 6 the offspring of fallen angels and earthly women? Were they demigods who ruled the world in that day? If destroying them was the reason for the flood, why are they mentioned after God began afresh with Noah and his family? Is this mysterious passage simply about rampant polygamy or sexual contact with supernatural entities? This is a vitally important issue that must be resolved.

Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net

Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org

The Catholic Project website: www.toCatholicswithlove.org

Video channel: www...


The Forgiveness Factor (312)
#312
03/10/2026

Receiving forgiveness from God and granting forgiveness to others are two fundamental and related principles in Christianity. Even though all positive religions emphasize the latter, many do not subscribe to the former. You will be surprised what Buddhism, Hinduism, New Age Spirituality, Shinto, Theosophy, The Law of Attraction, A Course in Miracles, and even the biblical revelation teach concerning this all-important concept that is so essential to the healing of the heart.

Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net

Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org

The Catholic Project website: www.toCatholicswithlove.org

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Is the "Hallow App" Really Hallowed? (311)
#311
02/24/2026

A Catholic online prayer app called “Hallow” is getting a lot of attention lately. The representative spokespersons are most likely very sincere about their faith. But are they presenting a true, God-pleasing, biblical approach to prayer? Or are false, Catholic traditions being promoted? The word “hallowed” means holy or sacred. Only correct methods in prayer could ever be referred to as “hallowed.” Listen to this episode and decide for yourself.

Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net

Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org

The Catholic Project website: www.toCatholicswithlove.org

Video channel: www.YouTube.com...


“The Jezebel Spirit"—Revelation or Illusion? (310)
#310
02/17/2026

Many popular Christian books train believers how to identify and overcome “The Jezebel Spirit.” Is there such a thing? Is there biblical proof? Is it right to use the two Jezebels in the Bible to identify the activities of a demon that is given the same name and still active in this era? Is this sound biblical revelation or theological imagination?

Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net

Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org

The Catholic Project website: www.toCatholicswithlove.org

Video channel: www.YouTube.com/mikeshreveministries

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Where Was Jesus During His Hidden Years?
#309
02/10/2026

The Bible is largely silent about Jesus between the ages of 12 and 30. Various sources offer conflicting claims, insisting Jesus trained under an Essene teacher, traveled to India, was mentored by Hindu healers, lived in a Tibetan monastery, studied Buddhism, or joined a “Secret Brotherhood” in Heliopolis, Egypt. After hearing the evidence, you’ll be able to determine if there is any validity to these stories or if He simply remained in Nazareth until announcing His ministry in the synagogue.

Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net

Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org

The Catholic Project websit...


Are Religious Traditions Good or Bad? (308)
#308
02/03/2026

Jesus had a way of disregarding religious traditions that enraged His opponents. It was one major reason they demanded He be crucified. Yet Paul praised the Corinthians because they kept the traditions he introduced. Catholics revere what they call “sacred traditions” to such a degree, it is considered equal to “sacred Scripture” in that belief system. So, are religious traditions good or bad?

Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net

Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org

The Catholic Project website: www.toCatholicswithlove.org

Video channel: www.YouTube.com/mikeshreveministries

All audio-podcasts are shar...


Establishing Worldview Through the Lord's Prayer (307)
#307
01/27/2026

In just 66 words, “The Lord’s Prayer” contrasts biblical doctrine to other world religions on major issues like the nature of God, the nature of the universe, and the nature of true salvation. Each phrase uniquely identifies an essential truth. What apologetic genius from the Lord Jesus Christ! You will never view this prayer the same again.

Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net

Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org

The Catholic Project website: http://www.toCatholicswithlove.org (English & Spanish)

Video channel: www.YouTube.com/mikeshreveministries

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Escaping Purgatory With Saint Francis's Help—What?!?!! (306)
#306
01/20/2026

Pope Leo recently announced that beginning January 10th of this year (2026), a Franciscan Year of Jubilee will be observed, celebrating the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis. If Catholics fulfill certain requirements, the promise has been given that they can completely escape the punishment and/or the purging of Purgatory. Is this true or just another false, manmade, non-biblical, religious tradition?

Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net

Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org

The Catholic Project website: http://www.toCatholicswithlove.org (English & Spanish)

Video channel: www.YouTube.com/mikeshreveministries

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DID MARY OR JESUS CRUSH THE SERPENT’S HEAD? (305)
#305
01/14/2026

One Catholic version of the Bible translates Genesis 3:15 with a major spin. The Lord

God prophesies to the serpent, “ “ I will put enmities between thee and the woman, and

thy seed and her seed: SHE SHALL CRUSH THY HEAD.” Consequently, some Catholic

theologians teach the serpent-crushing woman is Mary, the mother of Jesus. Protestant

Bible versions instead render this passage, “HE WILL BRUISE YOUR HEAD”—speaking of

JESUS. Which is right?

Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net

Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org

The Catholic Pro...


The Three Pillars of Catholicism (304)
#304
01/06/2026

The three pillars of Catholicism (also called “The Three Legs”) are Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition, and the Magisterium. All three are equally revered by Catholics, and given equal authority, so if something cannot be proven by “Sacred Scripture,” but is part of “Sacred Tradition” and approved by “the Magisterium,” it is established as official dogma. Is there relevance to this point of view, or can it result in a departure from “the faith which was once delivered to the saints” (Jude 1:3)?

Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net

Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org

The Catholic Project web...


Vatican Closes Doors of Deception (303)
#303
12/30/2025

The last of five “sacred doors” in Rome and at the Vatican will be closed on January 6, 2026. Around 30 million Catholics have made a pilgrimage there in 2025, proclaimed by Pope Francis to be a special “year of Jubilee.” By walking through those doors, pilgrims hoped to earn indulgences facilitating an escape from the suffering of Purgatory, either for them or their deceased loved ones. Is this religious tradition a glorious opportunity or spiritual exploitation? Are they doors of blessings or doors of deception?

Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net

Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org

The Cath...


17 Reasons Jesus Was Born in Bethlehem (302)
#302
12/23/2025

Why was Jesus born in Bethlehem, the least of all cities in Judah? Seventeen powerful, profound, prophetic answers to that question, woven together, create a stunning tapestry that conveys the glory of the incarnation. This brilliant light resulting from the unveiling of this divine mystery will illuminate your mind and heart with fresh wisdom from above.

Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net

Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org

The Catholic Project website: http://www.toCatholicswithlove.org (English & Spanish)

Video channel: www.YouTube.com/mikeshreveministries

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Is Mary the “Perpetual Virgin”? (301)
#301
12/16/2025

According to Catholic doctrine, Mary, the mother of Jesus, was a virgin before, during, and after the birth of Jesus—and thus, a virgin eternally. Is this true? Does the Bible verify this concept? Did any respected leaders in the early church promote this idea? So much hinges on these questions being answered correctly.

Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net

Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org

The Catholic Project website: http://www.toCatholicswithlove.org (English & Spanish)

Video channel: www.YouTube.com/mikeshreveministries

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Is the Law of Karma Biblical? (300)
#300
12/09/2025

Are the “Law of Karma” in Hinduism and the “Law of Sowing and Reaping” in biblical Christianity the same? Quite often, Christians use these terms interchangeably. Is that acceptable, or is it an incorrect mixture of truth and falsehood? Find out! You may be surprised by the conclusions.

Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net

Catholicism website: www.toCatholicswithlove.org

Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org

Video channel: www.YouTube.com/mikeshreveministries

All audio-podcasts are shared in a video format on our YouTube channel.

Mike Shreve’s other podcast

Disco...


Five Reasons God Allows Evil to Exist (299)
#299
12/02/2025

Why does God allow evil to exist in this world and all the problems and the pain that result from it: corrupted minds, damaged hearts, and destroyed lives? Why are there such things as war, murder, immorality, greed, poverty, starvation, and disease? If God is good, why is there so much “bad”? Discover five powerful answers to all of these perplexing questions.

Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net

Catholicism website: www.toCatholicswithlove.org

Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org

Video channel: www.YouTube.com/mikeshreveministries

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The Gratitude Beatitude (298)
#298
11/25/2025

How appropriate it would be if the attitude of gratitude was highlighted in a ninth beatitude, “Blessed are the grateful, for God often works miracles for them!” In this "True Light" episode, you will discover that the story of Jonah in the Bible is completely different from what most people have been taught. We will also find out that thankfulness was the primary key to his deliverance. Two other powerful, real-life stories illustrate this powerful concept even more powerfully. Try it! The results may be miraculous for you too!

Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net

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The Origin and Nature of the Universe in World Religions (297)
#297
11/18/2025

How did the universe begin, or did it even have a beginning point? At least seven schools of thought exist in various religions in this world. They cannot all be right. Only one view is true at the expense of the others being false. One religious group even insists that because of evil abounding in this world, the Deity who created it must be evil. Others believe Ultimate Reality is both evil and good for a similar reason. Learn the various views, but most importantly, the correct one.

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What Do the Names of World Religions Reveal? (296)
#296
11/11/2025

Every religion’s name reveals an important insight into that belief system, either its founder, or a primary concept its followers embrace, or both. Surprisingly, these names often speak of longings common to all sincere seekers the truth, regardless of the faith they embrace. What mystery does that reveal? This teaching will give you a deeper understanding of world religions!

Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net

Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org

The Catholic Project website: http://www.toCatholicswithlove.org (English & Spanish)

Video channel: www.YouTube.com/mikeshreveministries

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5 Reasons I No Longer Confess My Sins to a Priest (295)
#295
11/05/2025

Is it necessary to confess your sins to a priest to properly obtain forgiveness? The Catholic Church says “Yes!” Did the early church practice the sacrament of Confession? If not, when did this tradition begin? Is it biblical or heretical? Have major passages of Scripture been misinterpreted to support this practice? Find out why it has been over 50 years since I personally stepped into a confessional booth.

Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net

Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org

The Catholic Project website: http://www.toCatholicswithlove.org (English & Spanish)

Video channel: www.YouT...


3 Days of Darkness and Deception (294)
#294
10/28/2025

Halloween, All Saints Day, and All Souls Day—Why do these three days qualify as times of “darkness and deception”? When did these traditions begin? What primary Catholic doctrines are inseparably connected to two of these days? Should true believers participate in these days or shun them?

Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net

Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org

The Catholic Project website: www.toCatholicswithlove.org (English & Spanish)

Video channel: www.YouTube.com/mikeshreveministries

All audio-podcasts are shared in a video format on our YouTube channel.

Mike Shreve’s other...


What Is the “Third Eye” and Did Jesus Believe in It? (293)
#293
10/21/2025

The “third eye” is a mysterious, eerie image of an eye in the middle of the forehead. Does it really exist? Is it the sixth chakra, as Hindus and New Agers claim. If so, what is its function and purpose? Do chakras exist and do they need to be awakened? And the most important question—did Jesus believe in “the third eye” and the other chakras, and did He teach His disciples this mystical concept?

Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net

Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org

The Catholic Project website: www.toCatholicswithlove.org (English...


Was Peter the First Pope? (292)
#292
10/14/2025

Catholics believe that Peter was the first bishop of Rome and the first pope. They also insist that this ‘divinely ordained office’ (the papacy) has been transferred to an unbroken line of legitimate successors to this day. Is this true? Or are there ten logical and persuasive reasons NOT to believe?

Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net

Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org

The Catholic Project website: www.toCatholicswithlove.org (English & Spanish)

Video channel: www.YouTube.com/mikeshreveministries

All audio-podcasts are shared in a video format on our YouTube channel.


The Feast of Tabernacles / Unveiling the Mystery (291)
#291
10/09/2025

Sukkot (the Feast of Tabernacles) is the last of seven Feasts that God instructed the Jews to celebrate annually during the Old Testament era. It is taking place this year (October 6-13, 2025). There are five main levels of interpretation to all the Feasts: historical, practical, symbolical, spiritual, and prophetical. As we visit every level, we will discover the genius of the Everlasting Father who often hides His mysteries in this intriguing, symbolic way.

Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net

Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org

The Catholic Project website: www.toCatholicswithlove.org (English & Spanish) <...


What Is Yom Kippur (the Jewish Holy Day)? (290)
#290
10/02/2025

Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement) is the holiest day of the year for a devoted Jewish person. Israelites throughout the world just participated in its call to repentance (from nightfall on Wednesday, October 1, to sundown on Thursday, October 2, 2025). How was it celebrated in ancient times and what is the deep symbolism concerning the Messiah that the traditional practices convey? How does it lead up to the next Feast of the Lord in the Jewish calendar (Sukkot / The Feast of Tabernacles)? This is important revelation!

Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net

Ministry website: www.shreveministries...


Is Everyone A Child of God? (289)
#289
09/23/2025

Are all human beings children of God? The politically-correct answer would be an unequivocal, “Yes, all people of all religions are worshiping the same God, and they are all His children!” But is that true? Or are there certain criteria that must be fulfilled to “become” a child of God? The answer to this challenging question is complex and there are layers of revelation. Get ready for the mystery to be unveiled. You have probably never heard it explained this way.

Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net

Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org

The Catholic...


7 Reasons I No Longer Believe in Purgatory (288)
#288
09/16/2025

In 1274 A.D., Purgatory was officially declared a doctrine of the Catholic Church. This netherworld location has been described as a place of flames, punishment, intolerable pain, and purification, before those subjected to it graduate to the bliss of heaven. Purgatory cannot be proven by the Bible. Along with indulgences, it is one of the primary beliefs that led to the great Protestant Reformation.

Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net

Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org

Video channel: www.YouTube.com/mikeshreveministries

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Can We Communicate with Angels? (287)
#287
09/09/2025

Can We Communicate with Angels?

Should human beings seek angelic encounters, initiating conversations with these celestial beings? Surprisingly, some Christian teachers insist that communicating with angels using this method is a legitimate approach. New Agers celebrate this practice, even encouraging the use of Angel Cards. Is this a wonderful opportunity or a dangerous deception? You decide!

Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net

Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org

The Catholic Project website: www.toCatholicswithlove.org

Video channel: www.YouTube.com/mikeshreveministries

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Can Christians Command Angels: True or False? (286)
#286
09/02/2025

Can human beings direct angels to do their bidding? Some Bible teachers say that Christians can and should. Angels are ministering spirits sent forth to minister to and for the heirs of salvation, so shouldn’t we exert some kind of authority over them? Is believing in this doctrine an open door leading to a higher level of supernatural living or is it a Pandora’s box that could result in chaos and demonic deception?

Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net

Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org

The Catholic Project website: www.toCatholicswithlove.org


The Revelation of Angels Part 2 / Truths and Misconceptions (285)
#285
08/26/2025

Angels are mentioned over 250 times in the Bible. Their God-given purpose is inseparably intertwined with God’s plan for humankind. Does every person have a guardian angel? Is there such a thing as “an angel of death”? What are the divisions in the angelic kingdom? What are seraphim? What are cherubim? Explore exciting truths and deceptive misconceptions.

Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net

Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org

The Catholic Project website: www.toCatholicswithlove.org

Video channel: www.YouTube.com/mikeshreveministries

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The Revelation of Angels (284)
#284
08/19/2025

The concept of “angels” is so intriguing. Mysteries abound concerning these celestial beings God uses to minister to the heirs of salvation. How were they created? Can they assume human form? What are the seven major roles angels fill in administrating God’s affairs in heaven and earth? Learn vital truths and popular misconceptions concerning their nature, their functions, and to what degree human beings can interact with them. Let’s explore this mystery together.

Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net

Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org

The Catholic Project website: www.toCatholicswithlove.org

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What Is the New Age Movement? Part 2 (283)
#283
08/12/2025

The term “New Age” is drawn from Astrology, based on the false, cosmological idea that the sun passes through twelve houses in its journey around the earth. Those who subscribe to this concept believe we are on the cusp of “The Age of Aquarius,” supposedly a “new age” of enlightenment and peace on planet Earth. Is this the same as the biblical concept of a coming Kingdom Age when the Messiah (Jesus) will reign over a restored paradise world? Find out!

Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net

Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org

The Catholic Pro...


What Is the New Age Movement? (282)
#282
08/05/2025

The New Age Movement is a term that covers a lot of territory spiritually. It can reach all the way to the left, embracing dark belief systems like Wicca, paganism, and Satanism. It can also reach all the way to the right, embracing things like success seminars and positive thinking programs that don’t even promote a concept of God, yet incorporate certain New Age principles. This movement is one of three primary global influences preparing the world for the Antichrist, so you need to understand these truths.

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“JUDGE NOT!” said Jesus. WHAT??? (281)
#281
07/29/2025

Is it wrong to judge others? Jesus said, “Judge not that you be not judged” (Mt. 7:1). Did the Savior mean we should never offer an opinion challenging the doctrine or lifestyle choices of someone else? Or is the correct interpretation much different? You may be surprised at the answers.

Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net

Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org

The Catholic Project website: www.toCatholicswithlove.org

Video channel: www.YouTube.com/mikeshreveministries

All audio-podcasts are shared in a video format on our YouTube channel.

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The "Anathema" Curses of the Catholic Church (280)
#280
07/28/2025

Over 100 curses were pronounced on Protestants almost five hundred years ago! Leaders in the Catholic Church did that during the Council of Trent, concerning those who broke away during the Reformation, rejecting certain traditional beliefs of Catholicism. The Bible word is “anathema” meaning cursed. Are these “curses” active? Are they relevant and true, or has there been a softening of the Catholic stance?

Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net

Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org

The Catholic Project website: www.toCatholicswithlove.org

Video channel: www.YouTube.com/mikeshreveministries

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