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- Magicians Are Sacred Clowns - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from John CarisTen years ago I renewed my interest in the magical arts and joined the Society of American Magicians and the International Brotherhood of Magicians. A revitalized appreciation for magic and an opportunity to delve into several intriguing ideas that have, at least for me, a deep and existential ...
Views: 1741 - Musings on Adam and Eve - by Submitted on May 09, 2009 from John CarisOver the years I have read all of the Christian Bible, some passages many times. As far as serious study and analysis, I have not yet progressed beyond Genesis 4. Yes, I am still seeking the deeper layers of meaning in the first four chapters of Genesis. It has been an intriguing journey, and ...
Views: 1705 - Sin - Original and Otherwise - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from John CarisOriginal sin is a basic tenet in Christian theology. Adam and Eve, our first parents, sinned in the Garden of Eden and were kicked out because of that. Jesus came to save us from that sin and make things right again. The ideas that are contained in the biblical story and form part of the ...
Views: 1637 - Spiritual Reflections - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from John CarisThe magic mirror offers insight into the meditative art, and following Hermes’ path, we can prepare our mind so that it accurately reflects spiritual energy into the alchemical process. In some ways the mirror is more similar to a lens that allows light through when clean. Because if the lens is ...
Views: 1678 - Sacred Symbols - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2009 from John CarisSymbols, whether sacred or secular, pervade human culture and are frequently found in the arts. They are keys that open the door to higher consciousness, codes that winnow the kernel from the chaff, seeds that contain hidden knowledge. A symbol is like a tree with branches extending in many ...
Views: 2129 - The Eco Twins Have Arrived - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2009 from John CarisThe Eco Twins are upon us, forcing us to re-evaluate our attitudes and correct our assumptions. In popular jargon they are at bat in the bottom of the ninth with no outs and the score is at the moment tied. Who are these Twins? They are the ever-present natural powers of ecology and social ...
Views: 1412 - Reflections on Goddess Religion - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from John CarisThe renewed interest and critical discussion of the ancient goddess religion open a path to the Perennial Philosophy, a substratum of human culture and consisting of a cluster of ideas, insights, view points, and attitudes about life found in most, if not all, societies. Basic concepts of the ...
Views: 1661 - Thoughts on Cultural Roots - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2009 from John CarisOur knowledge and understanding of human religious and spiritual beliefs should have its roots in the indigenous world view, the cosmic perspective of people still connected directly to the earth and whose cultural ties extended into the distant past. Such knowledge, however, is difficult to ...
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