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- Meditation and Music Writing - The Art of Letting GoFamous ex-Roxy Music keyboard genius Brian Eno is best known for making "intuitive music" that defies conventional music standards. The way to achieve his kind of mindset isn't as difficult as it might seem.
- Quantum Physics and Hands-On Healing?Po-Yi presents the historical context in which Richard Gordon's Quantum-Touch Healing came about. She will also explore the philosophy and practice of such energy healing.
Religion and the Mystical ExperienceThe fundamental problem for psychologists and other empiricists is that religious experiences are not susceptible to objective testing--and are thus, dismissible. This is never more true than regarding the so-called "mystical experience."
5 Books that Were Banned from the Bible and WhyThe banned books of the Bible are a bone of contention between devout Catholics and fundamental evangelicals. The one sees the banned Bible books as proof of deeper revelation while the other finds Gnostic doctrine within its words. Who's right?
Cultural Influence and Social Distance in South Africa and MozambiqueCultural studies often assume that cultural traits are shared equally throughout an established people group. But, variations in history, nationality, and tourism can radically change cultural traits within the same people group, even nearby communities.- Ancient Near Eastern Parallels to the Trinity"All of the Egyptian gods were really manifestations of the three high gods Amon, Re, and Ptah. Amon was the hidden god, Re was the aspect of god shining in man's faces, and Ptah was the body of god."
- Analyzing Allen Ginsberg and Jack KerouacExamining the declining opinion of Beat poetry amongst modern college students.
- New Age and Metaphysical Bookstores Around Boston, MassachusettsIf you are a Bostonian interested in New Age/alternative topics, you're in luck. Several nearby bookstores cater to your interests, selling books as well as supplies.
- Ten Questions for the Nazarene ChurchMy family and I attend a Nazarene Church in Columbus, Georgia. Nazarene churches in this area are very orthodox. But certain beliefs and certain people who promote non-biblical ideas have been permitted to infiltrate some areas of the Nazarene Church.
Advent of Personal Clergy: Good, Bad and UglySince Old Testament Israel, there is a pattern of mystical, personal leaders in times of anarchy - some for good and some for disaster. This article traces the rise of a quiet, modern movement and it's potential for directing the fate of the West.- Japan on a BudgetBust the myth that a Japan vacation is expensive! Find out how you can book your vacation today.
- Taekwondo - the TruthThis is an expose for those of the Christian faith who may have questions about being or becoming involved in Taekwondo.
- Lesson Plan of the Day - Social Studies - Chinese History and Philosophy - Limited Bibliography for Chinese History and PhilosophyThis is a limited bibliography for Chinese History and Philosophy. It contains readings associated with the previous 24 simple lesson plan outlines.
- The Emerging Alternative Medicine Market and the Future of the Healthcare IndustryI had written this essay for a school paper in my Society and Health Class, this paper is written as an open-ended opinion paper designed to show some of the various more or less unknown or controversial alternatives in the medicinal marketplace.
- Poems, Mysticism, and Emily DickinsonI want to expand my thinking about Emily Dickinson and her work to include mysticism, women writing, and the high cost of genius.
- Wicca and Satanism: A SynopsisThe connection between Wicca and Satanism is undeniable.
Virtue of Truthfulness - Described by Thoughts and StringsThis writing is a translation from Finnish lecture kept on Jyväskylä in November 2009. It tells about the path of the truth seeker and the virtue of truthfulness.- Roman Catholicism, Ontology and Traditional Latin MassA presentation of how Catholicism is connected to ontology and why the traditional Latin Mass is important within this given context.
The Decline of Roman GodsDiscover what happened to the pantheon of Roman gods and why the religion of Rome changed.- Harry Potter, Hobbits and Han Solo - More in Common Than You ThinkMy own exploration into the world of Harry Potter and whether or not the books are "evil."
Developing Christian Meditation Techniques: Practicing Intentional WorshipTo many, meditation brings to mind images of Eastern mysticism, yoga or transcendentalism. Unfortunately, that rigid thinking is driving many Christians away from a practice that can sincerely and honestly deepen their relationship with God.- Book Review: Wheel of Darkness by Douglas Preston and Lincoln ChildMy mother-in-law recently introduced me to mystery novels and to the Pendergast novels written by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child. Over the past six months, I've read through the series, and I anxiously awaited the new novel, Wheel of Darkness.
Gnosis and Gnosticism: General Information and ClarificationsI make some clarifications to my large article "The Christian Gnostic Manifesto" and go a little bit more in-depth about Gnosis. My work only scratches the surface of Gnosis and if you are truly interested you will do more work to discover the liberation in Gnosis!
Geishas of Japan and the Lives They LeadDiscussing the life behind the oldest and most time honored tradition in Japanese culture.
Mysticism and the SecretVisualize what you want and it will be- The Modern Philosopher: Ken WilberThe first philosopher to have his collected works published before his death, Ken Wilber's concepts of pre-trans fallacy, holons, and AQAL are key ideas for anyone interesting in modern philosophy.
- The Agony and the Ecstasy: "Elmer Gantry" ReconsideredI question the standard premise that Richard Brooks' 1960 film "Elmer Gantry" portrayed a cynical, sexually-obsessed huckster, arguing for a fresh appraisal of what this character represents, refuting the notion that Gantry represented an assault on religious sanctity.
- Top Ten Songs by Buddha Bar ArtistsHappy Dreamer. 68. Sacral Nirvana. These and seven other songs make up my favorite Buddha Bar songs of all time!
- The Death of Rock'n'RollThis essay explains the lack of great music being recorded today. Have we worn out the formula? Are we just too tired? Are we jaded and spoilt? The reader should decide on the fate of modern music.
- Robert Plant and the Strange Sensation - Mighty RearrangerOn his album Mighty Rearranger, Robert Plant puts on an audio pageant right out of an ashram. Still embodying the hippie vibe that took him to soaring heights with arena rock gods Led Zeppelin, the singer doesn't venture far from his original formula.
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