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MYSTICISM  

My experience with mysticism.

This 84th essay of "A Rational Cosmology" refutes Reginald Firehammer's allegation that those who believe that life, volition, and consciousness are physical are engaging in a sort of mysticism. There is nothing mystical about physicalism, properly understood.

The earliest form of Jewish mysticism was the Merkavah tradition. Learned Rabbis would fast for 40 days and 40 nights, constantly in prayer, preparing for a conscious ascension to the highest hekhaloth, or the realm of the divine. The journey to...

Discussing the affects of Mysticicsm and Romanticism on Goethe's Faust.

The question of what religion is has always been a debatable issue. Scholars argue over what constitutes a religion, as opposed to a practice. Some scholars, like Dale Cannon, argue that religion can be defined within certain frameworks, and that...

Kahlil Gibran's philosophy is very simple and it is spiritual and mysticism in good measure. In The Prophet his brand of philosophy is splattered from beginning to end. The protagonist Al Mustafa acts as an exponent of his philosophy which encompasses life unto death.

Kabbalah, the Jewish religion widely considered an ancient mysticism by some and its followers a cult-like group by others is gaining quite a following, not by preaching the centuries-old theories but by reaching the masses through merchandising.

Although caraway has lost much of its mysticism, it remains an mandatory addition to any herb garden.

Its beliefs are outside of standard Jewish mysticism, but the question is, is the group led by Rabbi Phillip Berg dangerous or just a way to sucker in celebrities?

Mysticism and Orientalism in selected 18th century poetry.

Visualize what you want and it will be

Herbology has long been steeped in mysticism and legend. Learn how 4 herbs share the story of Christianity.

A blade-wielding, justice-seeking Victorian barber, a pathologist investigating murder and mysticism in a 1933 world gripped by the Inquisition, an adventurer coping with the underbelly of the contemporary world,

A long time Madden fanatic contemplates the future of the franchise.

There are a few practices, which are commonly held to be pagan, or at least to be associated with paganism. This article briefly describes them, and their possible use in pagan religions.

Analysis and study of fascist ideology, what it is, and whether or not there is any fascistic trend in mainstream America.

A 1000 word review and analysis of Thomas Cahill's notable work, which examines the role the Irish played in preserving Western literature and culture after the fall of Rome.

This paper uses three personality theories (neoanalytic, trait theory, and humanistic) to explore the fascinating complexity of Mark Twain's personality.

This paper discusses both Catcher in the Rye and Bless Me, Ultima, as education novels, focusing on the development of identity and the loss of innocence in the main character of each book.

Film review of 2006 Hong Kong horror film

Coded for the Sleepy Masses

Christopher Columbus was affected by what Psychologists call "Belief Perseverance," or continuing to believe an idea that has otherwise been proven false or invalid. Had he not been affected, the Americas might have been beyond his grasp.

The blended sounds mirror the spirit of the Gypsy. The fire has been rekindled and the young Gypsies have grown up, bringing a new perspective to the old stories, so join KAL and travel where ever the road takes you with a new band of Gypsies.

You will hear the sounds of the Amazon throughout the recording

As the world grows increasingly demanding and complex, how will the concept of God change? To pose the question of is there a God, or belief in God, is loaded rhetorically. Instead of debate, communication must form an attempt at a middle ground of truth.

Investigating the world of the cold-blooded vertebrates which had {and still has} influence on the life of man. Reptiles vary in size, some are carnivorous and other vegetarians, some are dangerous and others are harmless.

This is a brief history of Islam and its spread through the Asian continent.

A guide to using Rowling's first Harry Potter in the classroom, including alternatives for young readers and parents who object.

A best-seller in it's original, printed form, and a pillar of Anime, Akira's storyline is one that captures the imagination. So grab your bike helmet and get ready for a ride that's sure to get you interested in the series (if you don't own it already!)

A detailed lecture on Jean-Pierre Rioux's book The Fourth Republic 1944-1958 and its relation to North African independence movements.

The material culture of the Second Temple Period (1) was marked by the appearance of a different type of stone vessel, made of both white and bituminous chalk (a soft limestone).

Germans believe in truths beyond the present reach of reason. And one of their most sacred truths is the firm and unshakable belief that the way they drive on their Autobahn is somehow safe and normal.

This music has a 60s folk feel and definite Celtic influence similar to Jethro Tull or Blackmore's Night

An observation of religious allusions and concepts used for both modern and ancient literature.

1 burned alive at Verkhnesadovye. And a 55 year old woman doused with gasoline and set afire at Hammanskraael, South Africa. These people, condemned as witches, were not persecuted in the 16th or 17th century. The latest headlines are right now.

An analysis of how our work and identity relate, with a specific look at the writing and actions of Henry David Thoreau as well as Max Weber's discussion of capitalism.

If 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.

In the poem, The Song of Wandering Aengus, one can clearly see Yeats's fascination with the occult as a way of incorporating classic pagan and Celtic myths as a means of creating an alternative reality for his own nationalistic intentions.

When Alexander the Great murdered his childhood friend Cleitus the Black, the concerns of the Macedonian old guard came to their culmination, and the Macedonians' reduced role in Alexander's army were made explicitly clear.

The Sixth Annual Latin Grammy Awards features 43 categories and is set for November 3 at Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Latin Grammy Viewing Parties, set up by the Recording Academy that hosts the award, are in Miami and New York City November 3.

On 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.

Jerusalem has always been a hotspot for a "unique" kind of family vacation, a way to expand your religious faith and a sort of holy pilgrimage. Find out what to see, where to best use your time, and what applies to a family of specific religious beliefs.

Taoism is a system of Chinese philosophy and religious practices which extol the virtues of living in harmony with nature.

Alchemists have a bad rap today, but what they were really doing for hundreds of years was seeking after knowledge...they wanted to understand their world...and make money while doing so, of course. When did alchemy turn into chemistry, and how?

Celebrities rush to Kabbalah like the elderly to Friday night bingo tables. But what is Kabbalah -- and what's behind this fascination?

The article tells of the use of sympathetic magic to cure various illnesses both mental and physical.

The interpretation of Biblical tales in Muslim Art.

How Islamic artists used Biblical subjects in their art - and changed the content in the interest of the Muslim faith.

Does separation of church and state mean that students are not free to share religious views in the public classroom?