Pagan Aztec war dance takes over LA Catholic Cathedral sanctuary

A video from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles shows an Aztec dance procession inside a Catholic cathedral. References to the “four directions.” Indigenous spiritual practices. Ceremonial elements that echo pre-Christian traditions—taking place in the sanctuary, before the tabernacle. John-Henry Westen reacts to what he calls a pattern of syncretism within the Church. The ceremony, he argues, blurs the line between Catholic worship and non-Christian religious practices.  HELP SUPPORT WORK LIKE THIS: https://give.lifesitenews.com/?utm_source=SOCIAL U.S. residents! Create a will with LifeSiteNews: https://www.mylegacywill.com/lifesitenews  **** PROTECT Your Wealth with gold, silver, and precious metals: https://sjp.stjosephpartners.com/lifesitenews +++ SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! […]

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A video from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles shows an Aztec dance procession inside a Catholic cathedral. References to the “four directions.” Indigenous spiritual practices. Ceremonial elements that echo pre-Christian traditions—taking place in the sanctuary, before the tabernacle. John-Henry Westen reacts to what he calls a pattern of syncretism within the Church. The ceremony, he argues, blurs the line between Catholic worship and non-Christian religious practices.  HELP SUPPORT WORK LIKE THIS: https://give.lifesitenews.com/?utm_source=SOCIAL U.S. residents! Create a will with LifeSiteNews: https://www.mylegacywill.com/lifesitenews  **** PROTECT Your Wealth with gold, silver, and precious metals: https://sjp.stjosephpartners.com/lifesitenews +++ SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! […]