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Mentioned in 10 episodes

This Present Darkness

Book • 1986
This Present Darkness is set in the small town of Ashton, where a skeptical reporter and a prayerful pastor uncover a sinister New Age plot by the Universal Consciousness Society to control the town and eventually the world.

The story intertwines the physical world with the spiritual realm, depicting a war between angels and demons.

The novel emphasizes the importance of prayer and spiritual warfare, drawing inspiration from biblical themes such as Ephesians 6:12.

It follows the investigations of Marshall Hogan, the new editor of the local newspaper, and Hank Busche, the new pastor, as they confront demonic forces and their human agents, ultimately leading to a climactic battle that decides the fate of Ashton.

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Talia Lavin
in the context of demonology and its influence on the Christian right.
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Candace Cameron Bure
as her first introduction to the concept of spiritual warfare.
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read after coming to faith.
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Jennifer Dow
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James Dolezal
as one of Frank Peretti's novels during a discussion about cultural angel mania.
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