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The means of association and communication with supernatural beings is hugely variable across the cultures of the world. This differentiation is readily apparent when looking at the shaman and the Catholic priest and their respective relationship with spirit. A shaman moves through the spirit world. He can transport himself into the spirit realm, talk with spirits, [...] Many people outside the United States believe that Americans have a “flag obsession”, an almost cult like fetish worship. Why is this the case? What, in fact, does the flag mean to Americans? What does it mean to you Americans reading this? Let know. This is a conversation. The elevated status given to the American flag [...] Contagious and imitative Magic are the two forms of Sympathetic magic which is based on the foundation that things, through a secret sympathy, can act upon each other at a distance. Imitative magic acts through the Law of Similarity, i.e. things that are alike are connected. Voodoo dolls are “like” their target. In modern times [...] From the belief in souls or spirits, to modern day science, the hypothesis for the root, and development, of religion is discussed. Clifford Geertz, speaking from a perspective almost 40 years old, talks of the evolution of the anthropology of religion. Lecture notes encapsulate and emphasize points that introduce us to why we have religion, [...] Beginning next week, in conjunction with a college course I’m taking, I will be posting weekly articles and glossary additions on Magic, Witchcraft and Healing. I’m really excited about this class and hope I can illuminate all of you with what I learn. Magic, faith, shamanism, and traditional religions will all get attention. Look for [...] I have a job that many people remark on: “What a great job! You get to see this everyday.” “Do you ever get tired of this?” “You are so lucky.” Yet I sometimes have to wonder what they think I get from this. This wonderful job I have isn’t paying the bills, yet. I have [...] I sometimes wonder who I am. Am I my career? Am I my marriage? Am I my kids, my pets, my friends? Am I the mask I wear for all of you? I wonder even though I know. I am that I am. I am the piece of the universe that you’re not. I am a [...] While research in the field of political science has identified a list of ideal characteristics for a leader, it is questionable that such a person has ever led this country. On the contrary, it is almost certain that persons possessing the ideal Apache characteristics have led their people. Great leaders of a people share various [...] We, as 21st century “Americans”, thrive on making distinctions. We want to dissect our nation into separate slices of culture, religion, and race. We note the difference between the culture of African-Americans who have been here for generations and that of white Anglo-Americans who have been here for generations. So do the African-Americans. We want [...] |
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