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A Presbyterian minister stands accused of using oral sex in exorcism ritualsEditor's note: This article contains graphic descriptions that are sexual in nature. Reader discretion is advised.
A Presbyterian minister, who said he was following the Bible, used Native American exorcism rituals, gemstones and even oral sex to extract "evil spirits" from men undergoing crises in their lives, the church and men claim.
The so-called healing acts, which date to 1999, were allegedly performed by the Rev. Dr. William Weaver, a prominent Presbyterian minister who served as pastor at Linden Presbyterian Church for 39 years, one of two Presbyterian churches in Linden, a city with a population of over 40,000. He also held several public roles, including chaplain for a county police department.
Weaver, 69, was scheduled to face his three accusers during an internal church trial, but on Jan. 25, 2019, one day before the trial was to begin, he renounced the jurisdiction of the Elizabeth Presbytery. He was accused by the church of multiple acts of idolatry and sexual misconduct.
For the curious:
https://www.mycentraljersey.com/in-depth/news/investigations/watchdog/2019/06/04/longtime-linden-minister-used-oral-sex-exorcism-ritual-men-claim/1141540001/
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MineralMan
(147,606 posts)1. Well...he seems nice...
I don't think there's anything in Presbyterian doctrine, though, that supports his style of exorcism. Odd, huh?
3Hotdogs
(13,413 posts)2. Son, there's only one way to get the Devil to leave you. I'm gonna
suck that Old Beelzebub righout of ya.
What'cha lookin at? Your job is to keep that angel coin on your forehead while I suck him out-a you.
You oughta be grateful, look what I gotta do for you.
Karadeniz
(23,428 posts)3. I'm gonna look up the chapter and verse for the sower and seed metaphor. In the third instance given
The seed is strangled and distorted by brambles. Too often that's today's church.
LuvNewcastle
(17,027 posts)4. Do you have Rev. Weaver's number?
I've got this demon in me and I really need some relief.