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A Cultural History of Art Bell

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Rama Coomaraswamy

Rama Coomaraswamy

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Rama Coomaraswamy (1929–2006) was a surgeon and traditional Catholic priest recognized for his writings on traditional Catholicism, religious philosophy, and his critique of modernist reforms within the Catholic Church. As a guest on late-night radio, his dual expertise in medicine and theology and his defense of traditional Catholic teachings provided a distinctive and intellectually rigorous perspective on faith, tradition, and the spiritual challenges of modernity.

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March 5, 2006: Catholicism, Exorcisms, and Evil - Rama Coomaraswamy

Mar 5, 2006
2h 28m
Art Bell welcomes Rama Coomaraswamy, a former thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon turned Catholic priest who was a close friend of the late Father Malachi Martin. Coomaraswamy shares stories of his friendship with Martin, including the revelation that Martin believed a demon struck him down in the fall that led to h...