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Friedkin & A Christianity Of Spiritual Power

Friedkin & A Christianity Of Spiritual Power

Plus: The Bearable Lightness Of Expat Life, and Oliver Anthony's Sunday concert

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‘Rosa,’ left, and Father Gabriele Amorth before 2016 exorcism

(Y’all are getting Monday’s newsletter early, as Monday’s going to be a busy day for me.)

William Friedkin, director of (among other things) The Exorcist, died the other day. Ever seen the movie? I advised my 23-year-old son to avoid it, because it’s the scariest movie I’ve ever seen. I’m getti…

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