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It was a commonly expressed view during the First World War that
the conflict had seen a major revival of 'superstitious' beliefs
and practices. Churches expressed concerns about the wearing of
talismans and amulets, the international press paid considerable
interest to the pronouncements of astrologers and prophets, and the
authorities in several countries periodically clamped down on
fortune tellers and mediums due to concerns over their effect on
public morale. Out on the battlefields, soldiers of all nations
sought to protect themselves through magical and religious rituals,
and, on the home front, people sought out psychics and occult
practitioners for news of the fate of their distant loved ones or
communication with their spirits. Even away from concerns about the
war, suspected witches continued to be abused and people continued
to resort to magic and magical practitioners for personal
protection, love, and success. Uncovering and examining beliefs,
practices, and contemporary opinions regarding the role of the
supernatural in the war years, Owen Davies explores the broader
issues regarding early twentieth-century society in the West, the
psychology of the supernatural during wartime, and the extent to
which the war cast a spotlight on the widespread continuation of
popular belief in magic. A Supernatural War reveals the surprising
stories of extraordinary people in a world caught up with the
promise of occult powers.
It is said that Pagan traditions are the fastest-growing religious
group in America. Numbers are tricky to come by, but we know that
contemporary Pagans report themselves as living in every American
state, and in countries around the world. This volume reviews the
shifting landscape of current Pagan spirituality, the unique
culture and needs which must be understood in order to engage with
contemporary Pagans, and the implications for future leadership,
including organizational models, training and educational needs.
The author has interviewed Pagan leaders about their own
experiences and looks at data from the Pagan Engagement and
Spiritual Support survey of 2016 to answer questions such as What
does "ministry" mean for Pagans? Who do Pagans turn to for
spiritual support? Who ought to be providing that support? Do
Pagans want leaders who are trained for ministry? What kind of
training do they need, and how do they get it? If you are a Pagan
who wishes to support others in these ways, you will find here a
framework for your own work, including stories and examples. If you
are an interfaith minister, a chaplain, or a spiritual leader who
finds that Pagans are intersecting with your work, you will become
acquainted with the culture of this old-but-new spirituality. If
you are an educator, may you find Constellated Ministry useful in
teaching seminarians and students of religious studies.
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Renegade of Light
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McLeod Montgomery Jason, Higgins E Dennis; Edited by Kimble Tom
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