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Books > Religion & Spirituality > Alternative belief systems
Ná herhaaldelike polisiebrouwerk begin kaptein Ben Booysen die Krugersdorp-moorde in 2016 manalleen ondersoek.
Booysen haal koerantvoorblaaie toe hy die baasbrein, Cecilia Steyn, en haar vyf trawante vir minstens 11 moorde in hegtenis neem.
Suid-Afrika se eie “Chuck Norris” neem die leser tot agter die skerms van die satanistiese moorde en onthul nuwe, skokkende besonderhede van die misdade wat die land amper ’n dekade lank vasgenael gehou het.
Known as the `four horsemen' of New Atheism, these four big thinkers of the twenty-first century met only once. Their electrifying examination of ideas on this remarkable occasion was intense and wide-ranging. Everything that was said as they agreed and disagreed with one another, interrogated ideas and exchanged insights - about religion and atheism, science and sense - speaks with urgency to our present age.
Questions they asked of each other included:
- Is it ever possible to win a war of ideas?
- Is spirituality the preserve of the religious?
- Are there any truths you would rather not know?
- Would you want to see the end of faith?
The dialogue was recorded, and is now transcribed and presented here with new introductions from the surviving three horsemen. With a sparkling introduction from Stephen Fry, it makes essential reading for all their admirers and for anyone interested in exploring the tensions between faith and reason.
In 1636, residents at the convent of Santa Chiara in Carpi in
northern Italy were struck by an extraordinary illness that
provoked bizarre behavior. Eventually numbering fourteen, the
afflicted nuns were subject to screaming fits, throwing themselves
on the floor, and falling abruptly into a deep sleep. When medical
experts' cures proved ineffective, exorcists ministered to the
women and concluded that they were possessed by demons and the
victims of witchcraft. Catering to women from elite families, the
nunnery suffered much turmoil for three years and, remarkably,
three of the victims died from their ills. A maverick nun and a
former confessor were widely suspected to be responsible, through
witchcraft, for these woes. Based primarily on the exhaustive
investigation by the Inquisition of Modena, The Scourge of Demons
examines this fascinating case in its historical context. The
travails of Santa Chiara occurred at a time when Europe witnessed
peaks in both witch-hunting and in the numbers of people reputedly
possessed by demons. Female religious figures appeared particularly
prone to demonic attacks, and Counter-Reformation Church
authorities were especially interested in imposing stricter
discipline on convents. Watt carefully considers how the nuns of
Santa Chiara understood and experienced alleged possession and
witchcraft, concluding that Santa Chiara's diabolical troubles and
their denouement -- involving the actions of nuns, confessors,
inquisitorial authorities, and exorcists -- were profoundly shaped
by the unique confluence of religious, cultural, judicial, and
intellectual trends that flourished in the 1630s. Jeffrey R. Watt
is professor of history at the University of Mississippi.
This is Laurence Gardner's final book, written shortly before his
death in 2010 and is the accompanying book to his Origin of God
(published 2011 by dash house publishing). Together with Origin of
God, this book outlines an irrefutable and searing indictment of
conventional belief and exposes the evils and absurdities
perpetuated over the millenia in the name of Christianity. In
Revelation of the Devil, Laurence Gardner traces the history of the
Devil, from its roots in Mesopotamia and the Old Testament all the
way up to the modern world of today. Travelling through the New
Testament, as well as the Koran, and then passing in turn through
the Inquisitions, the Reformation and the Enlightenment, he unmasks
what he has called "the myth of evil and the conspiracy of Satan."
For nearly 2,000 years a supernatural entity known as the Devil has
been held responsible by Church authorities for bringing sin and
wickedness into the world. Throughout this period, the Devil has
been portrayed as a constant protagonist of evil, although his
origin remains a mystery and his personality has undergone many
interpretive changes, prompting questions such as: If God is all
good and all powerful, then why does evil exist? How can it exist?
If God created everything, then where did the Devil come from? If
the Devil exists, then why does he not feature in any pre-Christian
document? Revelation of the Devil follows the Devil's sinister
history, in the manner of a biography, from his scriptural
introduction to the dark satanic cults of the present day. In a
strict chronological progression, we experience the mood of each
successive era as the Devil's image was constantly manipulated to
suit the changing motives of his creators in their bid for
threat-driven clerical control.
Restoring Africa’s Spiritual Identity, authored by African Hidden Voices and inspired by the revelations of Inkosi Yomoya Imboni Dr. Uzwi-Lezwe Radebe, delivers a powerful critique of the spiritual displacement caused by colonialism and religious imposition. The book reveals how the forced introduction of foreign religions severed Africa’s access to the masculine energy—the upward spiritual dimensions—disconnecting the continent from its highest spiritual authority and divine guidance.
African Hidden Voices argues that African Indigenous Spirituality (AIS), once centered on direct knowledge through revelations, was systematically replaced by belief-based systems that undermined Africa’s spiritual sovereignty. This disconnection resulted in the erosion of indigenous institutions that once guided African societies. The book also seeks to illuminate the role played by African Initiated Churches (AICs) in asserting their attempts to merge Christianity with African practices. They failed to restore the continent’s true spiritual identity, as they remained bound by the very religious frameworks that displaced them. Politics through the rise of Pan Africanism also failed to restore Africa to its authentic spirituality as it was fused with religious dogmas.
Restoring Africa’s Spiritual Identity calls for a return to authentic spiritual institutions, guided by the revelations of genuine spiritual guiders, to reclaim Africa's spiritual sovereignty. It presents a scholarly and visionary blueprint for restoring the continent’s cosmic balance and reconnecting with its original spiritual essence.
A sigil is an intensely powerful magickal tool that any modern
witch should consider adding to their repertoire. Sigils can help
manifest your desires, ward off evil, and add deeper levels of
meaning to your spells. You don’t have to be an artist to create
a sigil—anyone can do it. Sigil Craft is Lia Taylor’s
must-have guide to creating sigils, including step-by-step
instructions using various methods including the Magic Square and
Austin Osman Spare, as well as an overview of sigils throughout
history, from Agrippa to modern chaos magick, from medieval
grimoires and prehistoric cave paintings to the graphic novels of
Grant Morrison. Taylor shares how to charge your sigils,
incorporate them into your creative endeavors, and heighten the
power of your sigils through the shoaling technique. This immensely
useful book is fully illustrated with Taylor’s art, and is a
fascinating guide to an increasingly popular practice.Â
Crop circles are the finest, most beautiful and original art forms
of modem times, and they are totally mysterious. Behind the crop
circle phenomenon is an evident purpose. Some intelligence, human,
alien or spiritual, is in the process of communication. It is
exposing us to a course of re-education, beginning with the symbols
of sacred knowledge and wisdom. The most striking evidence for this
view is the amazing formation that appeared at Crooked Soley in
Wiltshire on the 27th August 2002. Clearly expressed in its design
are certain numerical symbols that are known esoterically as the
'Keys to Creation'. They are also keys to that universal science
associated with the Holy Grail. From time to time it is revealed
again, and when that happens, culture and the human spirit are
renewed and life on earth is restored to its natural state as a
reflection of paradise.
This is an accessible response to the contemporary anti-God
arguments of the 'new atheists' (Dawkins, Dennett, Harris,
Hitchens, Grayling, etc). Atheism has become militant in the past
few years, with its own popular mass media evangelists such as
Richard Dawkins and Daniel Dennett. In this readable book,
Christian philosopher Peter S. Williams considers the arguments of
the 'new atheists' and finds them wanting. Williams explains the
history of atheism and responds to the claims that: 'belief in God
causes more harm than good'; 'religion is about blind faith and
science is the only way to know things'; 'science can explain
religion away'; 'there is not enough evidence for God'; 'the
arguments for God's existence do not work'. Williams argues that
belief in God is more intellectually plausible than atheism.
A unique essay about Science and Metaphysics in which the author
Alex Red Kenaton shifts the readers awareness by disclosing
precious information. It is a stream of consciousness depicting
many reflections and dialogues revealing a loose interior monologue
connection characterised by some associative leaps in thought. This
uncommon book is held together by the author's passion for science,
spirituality and an unrelenting search for truth. Alex Red Kenaton
is a multifaceted scholar working in different fields of study:
Humanistic Social Sciences, Physical Natural Sciences, and
Metaphysical Philosophical Sciences. These areas have allowed him
to acquire a broad interdisciplinary understanding of human life.
As a new author, he compares the latest scientific discoveries in
physics to spiritual and religious texts, often finding
commonalities. One of his deeps beliefs is that people have been
searching for a way to understand if they have power in their lives
for centuries. He thinks that this mastery exists, is real, and is
located, not just metaphorically, in our hearts. Alex Red Kenaton
inspires people to step into joy, to live fully and with life's
presence, without fleeing or getting caught in protective bubbles.
He trusts that by assuming responsibilities, it is possible to live
all the aspects of life without separation, always knowing that the
external reality reflects our consciousness and nothing more.
In a time unremembered, this author was found washed up on the
shores of Lake Titicaca. In his possession was this book. This book
is a map, it tells you where you've come from, it tells you where
you're going, it tells you where you are. It tells you what is
hidden and what will be revealed, and it tells you how to get out
alive if only youa d remember
A TIMES CRIME CLUB STAR PICK and AMAZON and KINDLE BESTSELLER!
'Fantastic. Excellent. Incredible. I could not put this one down
for the life of me.' Reader Review 'A stunner! Without a doubt, one
of the best crime novels of the year!' - No.1 international
bestseller Jeffery Deaver In search of a new life,
seventeen-year-old Adriana Clark's family moves to the ancient,
ocean-battered Isle of Mull, far off the coast of Scotland. Then
she goes missing. Faced with hostile locals and indifferent police,
her desperate parents turn to private investigator Sadie Levesque.
Sadie is the best at what she does. But when she finds Adriana's
body in a cliffside cave, a seaweed crown carefully arranged on her
head, she knows she's dealing with something she's never
encountered before. The deeper she digs into the island's secrets,
the closer danger creeps - and the more urgent her quest to find
the killer grows. Because what if Adriana is not the last girl to
die? Beautifully haunting with twists and turns you'll never see
coming, The Last Girl to Die is your next obsession waiting to
happen. Perfect for fans of Stuart MacBride and L.J. Ross. 'Oh my
goodness, I absolutely and totally loved this book. Outstanding and
compelling, it gave me whiplash from all the twists and turns.' -
million-copy bestseller Angela Marsons 'An adroit and highly
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keeping you gripped for hours.' - The Sun 'Gloriously dark and
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'Twisty, unpredictable and kept me guessing the whole time.'
'Breathtakingly brilliant... The ending left me stunned.'
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