Contemporary non-Christian and para-Christian cults and sects

Jung's psychology describes the origin of the Gods and their religions in terms of the impact of archetypal powers on consciousness.

Based on extensive fieldwork among espiritistas and their patrons in Havana, this book makes the surprising claim that Spiritist practices are fundamentally a project of developing the self.

A comprehensive tour of North American spiritual groups that use psychoactive drugs in the search for higher consciousness*; Explores prominent psychedelic churches and sects in depth, including the Native American Church and their peyote rituals, the cannabis-sex temple known as the Psychedelic Venus Church, and the Church of Naturalism, an LSD-therapy cult that came to a murderous end*; Presents an encyclopedic survey of dozens of minor organizationsmany of which have never before been documented in an authoritative source*; Shares personal interviews and anecdotes about the strange, outrageous adventures of religious psychonauts, alongside rare photos and illustrationsFrom LSD-powered guru Timothy Leary to cannabis sex cults to psychedelic outlaw churches, Mike Marinacci presents a comprehensive tour of North American religious sects and spiritual groups who use entheogens and psychoactive drugs in the search for higher consciousness, mystical insight, and spiritual enlightenment.

Is Masonry nothing more than a harmless brotherhood, a club for men?

Transformational experiences are as unique as they are profound, yet each portrays universal truths of human nature.

"e;Few are agnostic about atheism and agnosticism; this eloquent, wide-ranging volume should appeal to many, as well as supporting recent academic interest in its subject.

Experience the orgasmic rapture of Sacred Union with your Twin Soul and the Divine *; Includes practices in sacred sexuality, emotional intimacy, and soul awareness to awaken the Love, Power, and Wisdom of your soul, attract your Twin Soul, and satisfy your soul's longing to reunite with God *; Draws on teachings from Gnosticism, Sufi mysticism, the Kabbalah, Kundalini yoga, sexual shamanism, the Egyptian Mystery schools, and Christ Consciousness *; Offers examples of Sacred Union, including Jesus and Mary Magdalene and Rumi and Shams as well as experiences of modern couples Jesus and Mary Magdalene, Rumi and Shams, King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, Isis and Osiris--in these sacred unions we recognize the merging not only of Twin Souls but also of these lovers with the Divine.

The Church of Scientology is one of the most recognizable American-born new religions, but perhaps the least understood.

Organized in chronological order of the founding of each movement, this documentary reader brings to life new religious movements from the 18th century to the present.

Im Herzen der japanischen Samurai-Kultur liegt das Bushidō – der Weg des Kriegers.

Visionary artist andNew York Timesbestselling author ofThe Wild UnknownKim Krans returns with a decadently illustrated and incredibly raw graphic memoir that chronicles her multi-layered search for truth and recovery from an eating disorder and infertility in the throes of a health and wellness-obsessed culture, touching on the healing potentials of creativity and spirituality.

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This book discusses the importance of integrating spirituality from diverse knowledge backgrounds to be effective in its everyday use.

Can we re-imagine divine power as deeply related to the changing world?

Wie konnte es geschehen, dass unsere Welt vor einem Kollaps aller Systeme steht?

The Great War haunted the British Empire.

This edited volume explores the dialogue between art and music with that of mystical currents at the turn of the twentieth century.

"e;Doyle's modesty of language conceals a profound tolerance of the human complexity"e;-John Le Carre "e;Every Writer owes something to Holmes.

This book proposes that the drive for religiosity and experiences of the sacred are far from lost in contemporary western societies.

'This transformational book will help you calm your mind, remove negativity and find inner peace.

Am Schriftprinzip scheiden sich die Geister.

This unique book delves into the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) principles-rooted in scientific knowledge and technological advancements-with the concept of spiritual wellness, exploring their significance in our increasingly automated and digitized world.

Addressing the role which divination played in ancient Greek society, this volume deals with various forms of prophecy and how each was utilised and for what purpose.

Title first published in 2003.

Secular and spiritual prophets of doom abound in the information-rich twenty-first century - as they have for millennia.

This book introduces readers to the concept of the Axial Age and its relevance for a world in crisis.

Dieser Buchtitel ist Teil des Digitalisierungsprojekts Springer Book Archives mit Publikationen, die seit den Anfängen des Verlags von 1842 erschienen sind.

Originally published as an English translation in 1981, The Middle English Mystics is a crucial contribution to the study of the literature of English mysticism.

Ikigai is a traditional Japanese concept that embodies happiness in living.

Did you ever wonder if your loved ones who have passed away are around you?

Den Begriff "Flammenschwert" findet man sehr vielen Bereichen.

Mit einer neuen, in sich abgeschlossenen Erzählung nimmt James Redfield in diesem Buch die Geschichte von Celestine wieder auf und schickt seine Leser auf die atemberaubende Suche nach der zehnten Prophezeiung, in der ein neuer Schlüssel zum Überleben der Menschheit verborgen ist.

Exemplifying nonsensical but random quotes directly related as a result from my entire lifetime ofexperiences in which I have been facing, is the entire essence of this book.

God Loves Us All Greatly: Caring for Ourselves as We Care for Our Beloved Sick Pets by Robert Arthur Hansen__________________________________

In diesem Buch geht es um die Hoffnung, dass wir eine spirituelle Wiedergeburt, ein Erwachen erleben werden, wenn wir JETZT von einer höheren Bewusstseinsstufe aus leben und wirken.

Sacred myths from Santera centered on nature and the natural world *; Includes more than 40 myths, stories, and histories from the Lucum tradition *; Reassembles the oral fragments from the African diaspora into coherent stories *; Demonstrates that the African peoples, specifically the Yoruba, had deep philosophies and metaphysics involving nature and the natural world Since ancient times the Yoruba of West Africa created sacred stories--pataks--to make sense of the world around them.

The general introduction to Ramtha and his teachings now revised and expanded with a Foreword by JZ Knight, a glossary of terms and concepts used by Ramtha, a detailed index and a commentary essay showing the significance of Ramtha's teachings.

Spending twenty-five years of your life making attempts to be godly and Christian-like was, for me, a complete waste of time.