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...that case illustrates, the practice of Satanism seems to be widespread in the U.S., even as the notion of Satan loses currency in the seminaries. Father Richard Rento of Clifton, N.J., who frequently speaks about Satanism among the young, first became involved when a 15-year-old student attempted suicide, saying he wanted to meet Satan. Explains the priest: "It has become my work to inform parents and children that Satanism is not a lark. It often means tragedy and death for the child and for others." In January 1988 a fixation upon Satan played a part...
...concerned about the problem. Judith Schechtman, a clinical social worker for the St. Louis police and the State of Missouri, says there is a dramatic increase in reports of serious, highly secretive satanic cults that practice bizarre rituals to cloak animal torture, drug abuse, pedophilia and child pornography. Such cases are unusual, she says, but extremely damaging to youths. "In the worst-case scenario, therapy can take years...
...front of me, on a conveyor belt." He transferred to New York University's acting school, and within a year he had won a job on the TV soap The Doctors. Now the other Baldwin boys -- Billy, Daniel and Stephen -- are actors as well. "It was a case of 'If he can do it, we can too,' " Alec says. "Our parents were appalled...
...disease or those in permanent comas are unlikely to be protected by most living-will statutes. "Many people think they will be aided in these situations, but they may not be," says Leslie Pickering Francis, a law professor at the University of Utah. "For example, Nancy Cruzan's case does not fit most states' definitions of terminal illness...
...Inform your family and friends that you have signed these documents. Give copies to those most likely to be contacted in case of an emergency...