Category: Skepticism
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Spiritual influencers: Most Important Controversies still circulating the Internet
In today’s interconnected world, spiritual influencers shape our beliefs and perspectives like never before. From Russia to Nepal to the United States, figures like Alexandr Dugin, Buddha-boy, and Deepak Chopra have captured the imagination of millions. But who are these modern mystics, and what drives their immense popularity? Did you know that Deepak Chopra’s books…
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Spiritual red flags – 5 revealing questions for good spiritual guidance
Digital landscape in 2024. To understand why finding genuine spiritual development sources nowadays can be problematic we need to take a step back and look at the wider picture. Ever since I’ve Shoshana Zuboff’s book “The age of surveillance capitalism” my distrust towards the media has increased significantly. I’m not talking about “the mainstream media”,…
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A therapy for our society? Jungian legacy and its malpractices
Introduction Carl Jung is often referenced as a scientific authority knocking on the door of spirituality. Although the peak of his work is almost 100 years old, his legacy is still very much alive. Jung’s scope of interests between psychology, culture, science and spirituality is what makes him such an interesting author to use in…
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Toxic spirituality: How History’s Most Dangerous Spiritual Leaders Weaponized Faith
Toxic spirituality of spiritual influence makes the line between enlightenment and manipulation very blurred. Throughout history, charismatic individuals have emerged, claiming divine insight and offering salvation to the masses. But what happens when these spiritual leaders abuse their power? This article delves into the dark underbelly of spiritual influence, examining infamous figures Rasputin, Jim Jones,…