An exploration of the sexual practices and doctrinal secrets of Gnosticism*; Reconstructs the lost world of Gnostic spiritual-erotic experience through examination of every surviving text written by heresiologists *; Investigates the sexual gnosis practices of the Barbelo Gnostics of the 2nd century and their connections to the Gnostic Aeon Sophia, the Wild Lady of Wisdom *; Explains the vital significance of ';the seed' as a sacrament in Gnostic practiceExamining every surviving text written by heresiologists, accounts often ignored in favor of the famous Nag Hammadi Library, Tobias Churton reveals the most secret inner teaching passed down by initiated societies: the tradition of sexual gnosis--higher union with God through the sacrament of sex.
Shiva and Dionysus are the Hindu and Greek gods of magical power, intoxication, ecstatic sexuality, and transcendence who initiate us into communion with the creative forces of life.
Sacred gestures of the hands and body to energize the sexual organs, increase libido, enhance pleasure, and improve overall health *; Includes exercises for men and women to tone the genitals, improve endurance, and reach orgasm without ejaculation *; Details shared exercises for couples to harmonize male and female energies *; Explains how these exercises can treat sexual problems caused by tobacco, psychotropic drugs, and alcohol Mudras have been used for thousands of years in Hinduism and Buddhism to channel the movement of energy in the body for physical enhancement and spiritual enrichment.
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.
A step-by-step guide to the ancient tradition of sex magic as practiced by generations of Celtic Druids *; Details a wide range of sex magic rituals that may be used by couples, groups, and solitary practitioners *; Explains how to channel, intensify, and project your sexual energy for magical purposes *; Provides instructions for crafting the necessary ritual tools, including wands, chalices, cauldrons, and attire, and for brewing the potions that accompany these rites One of the Druid's most powerful tools, sex magic harnesses and projects the immense natural energy produced by orgasm to liberate your consciousness from everyday awareness and influence reality at will.
This essential go-to guide reveals how women can enhance their lives by creating valuable friendships in todays busy, mobile world, from nationally recognized friendship expert and CEO of GirlFriendCircles.
Healthy sexuality within the context of recovery is rarely talked about openly, in part because the larger culture restricts the space required to name our experiences in open, honest ways.
What happens when a liberal, free-spirited, modern American girl goes on a spiritual quest into structured, disciplined, traditional Japanese Zen life?
In the early 2000's, Mark Achtemeier embarked on a personal journey with the Bible that led him from being a conservative, evangelical opponent of gay rights to an outspoken activist for gay marriage and a fully inclusive church.
This book is an engaging and comprehensive resource for high school and college students on modern topics in human sexuality, covering subjects such as gender roles and dating to sexual orientation and sex itself.
Providing a comprehensive framework for the broad subject of human sexuality, this two-volume set offers a context of historical development, scientific discovery, and sociopolitical and sociocultural movements.
A specialist book for mental health professionals, sex therapists and educators to develop and improve their clinical work with trans clients with regards to their sexual relationships and sexuality.
Reasonable and Holy addresses the conflict over homosexuality within the Anglican tradition, demonstrating that the church is able to provide for and support faithful and loving relationships between persons of the same sex, not as a departure from that tradition, but as a reasonable extension of it.
This collection of lively Q&A interviews with key contemporary female religious leaders focuses not only on the discrimination faced by women in religion, but documents the emerging leadership of women in several faith traditions.
Combining storytelling and courageous honesty, The Spirit of a Woman: Stories to Empower and Inspire is an indispensable resource for every woman, providing inspiring stories of female creativity and compassion for those who want to lead lives full of meaning and purpose.
In his ground-breaking work, author Paul Kivel helps men confront the political, social, and personal forces that generate and reward misogyny, hatred, anger, and violent behavior.
*; Presents interviews with ten contemporary practitioners of spirit marriage, exploring how the relationship developed and the opportunities and challenges *; Discusses the author's own spirit marriage, including her awakening as an erotic mystic and her encounters with her Faery beloved *; Explains how to cultivate a spirit marriage, sharing precautions and practices to spiritually prepare yourself and navigate the potential challenges of spirit marriage Exploring the phenomenon of the spirit spouse or spirit lover--an entity to which a human is psychically bonded--Megan Rose, Ph.
Grounding evaluation in the theological and organizational context of mission (everyone a minister), Hudson describes case studies of four successful evaluation models that include the whole church.
"e;This thrilling anthology brings together scholars, producers, and fans of feminist pornography to define an emerging movement of gender and sexual visionaries.
This book deals with the issues and problems that flow from transgenderism in America today and, more specifically, how parents must deal with their children who have come out and made that announcement to them so as to heal family rifts and guard against suicide (which is rampant in this setting).
Women in Fundamentalism examines the striking similarities in three extreme fundamentalist religious communities in their views about and treatment of women.
An early reader of Foolish Church, a layperson, stood up in front of her church and said, "e;Every church person needs to read this, because we will learn a lot to help us as a church!
If a meal is a metaphor for a relationship, then there's no better way to describe God's purpose for his people than as an invitation to a meal with the Maker.
