João Teixeira de Faria, who calls himself "John of God," has been one of the more popular faith healers in Brazil for the past 35
years. Teixeira de Faria claims that he channels more than thirty "doctor entities" (including Dr. Fritz). He is big business for tour operators around the world, including Emma Bragdon, who has a Ph.D. in Transpersonal Psychology. Bob & Diana of Watsonville, California, can also be your guides. If you are coming from England, contact Rupert Drew. However, a website in New Zealand warned:
A recent TV documentary (60 minutes) portrayed him in a very negative light, although showing video of him scraping a persons eyeball with a scalpel, and putting scissors up a person's nose, they said these were easy tricks to perform....Yet, others have reported to me seeing his healings first-hand. I suggest you verify his authenticity before departing, as a trip to Brazil can be quite expensive!
via www.skepdic.com
Who doesn't love a good faith healer? A little bit of batshiteinsane for you this fine Thursday afternoon.
I saw him scraping eyeballs and cramming scissors up nostrils! Okay - in all actuality I suppose the scissors slid right in... but I'd still rather go to Lourdes and drink 'miracle' water with all the other pilgrims...
Posted by: Agunn | November 05, 2009 at 03:06 PM