Author: Advanced Apologetics Research
Publisher: Dr. Samuel Inbaraja S
ISBN:
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 73
Book Description
Debunking Tarot Cards: A Christian Critique In this book, Debunking Tarot Cards: Deception and Divination - The New Age Scam, we seek to unpack the many layers of misinformation and emotional entrapment surrounding the tarot. From its humble beginnings as a card game in the 15th century to its resurgence as a tool of the New Age movement, tarot cards have long been misused and misunderstood. Though some claim to use tarot as a form of entertainment or harmless guidance, the underlying implications of believing in such divination tools can have far-reaching psychological and spiritual consequences. Our journey begins by examining the role of tarot cards within the larger framework of divination. We'll explore the psychology behind why people are drawn to such practices, how confirmation bias plays into the readings, and why the allure of tarot continues to thrive despite its lack of real evidence. We'll also critically analyze case studies that demonstrate how tarot readings rely on cold reading techniques, guesswork, and the emotional vulnerability of the individual. This book will not only dismantle the myths and misconceptions surrounding tarot but also confront the more sinister elements: the commercialization of mysticism, the connection between tarot and occult practices, and the potential psychological and spiritual dangers that come with immersing oneself in such belief systems. We will offer a Christian perspective on divination, drawing on biblical teachings that highlight the risks of seeking guidance from false prophets and spiritual deceptions.
Debunking Tarot Cards: A Christian Critique
Author: Advanced Apologetics Research
Publisher: Dr. Samuel Inbaraja S
ISBN:
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 73
Book Description
Debunking Tarot Cards: A Christian Critique In this book, Debunking Tarot Cards: Deception and Divination - The New Age Scam, we seek to unpack the many layers of misinformation and emotional entrapment surrounding the tarot. From its humble beginnings as a card game in the 15th century to its resurgence as a tool of the New Age movement, tarot cards have long been misused and misunderstood. Though some claim to use tarot as a form of entertainment or harmless guidance, the underlying implications of believing in such divination tools can have far-reaching psychological and spiritual consequences. Our journey begins by examining the role of tarot cards within the larger framework of divination. We'll explore the psychology behind why people are drawn to such practices, how confirmation bias plays into the readings, and why the allure of tarot continues to thrive despite its lack of real evidence. We'll also critically analyze case studies that demonstrate how tarot readings rely on cold reading techniques, guesswork, and the emotional vulnerability of the individual. This book will not only dismantle the myths and misconceptions surrounding tarot but also confront the more sinister elements: the commercialization of mysticism, the connection between tarot and occult practices, and the potential psychological and spiritual dangers that come with immersing oneself in such belief systems. We will offer a Christian perspective on divination, drawing on biblical teachings that highlight the risks of seeking guidance from false prophets and spiritual deceptions.
Publisher: Dr. Samuel Inbaraja S
ISBN:
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 73
Book Description
Debunking Tarot Cards: A Christian Critique In this book, Debunking Tarot Cards: Deception and Divination - The New Age Scam, we seek to unpack the many layers of misinformation and emotional entrapment surrounding the tarot. From its humble beginnings as a card game in the 15th century to its resurgence as a tool of the New Age movement, tarot cards have long been misused and misunderstood. Though some claim to use tarot as a form of entertainment or harmless guidance, the underlying implications of believing in such divination tools can have far-reaching psychological and spiritual consequences. Our journey begins by examining the role of tarot cards within the larger framework of divination. We'll explore the psychology behind why people are drawn to such practices, how confirmation bias plays into the readings, and why the allure of tarot continues to thrive despite its lack of real evidence. We'll also critically analyze case studies that demonstrate how tarot readings rely on cold reading techniques, guesswork, and the emotional vulnerability of the individual. This book will not only dismantle the myths and misconceptions surrounding tarot but also confront the more sinister elements: the commercialization of mysticism, the connection between tarot and occult practices, and the potential psychological and spiritual dangers that come with immersing oneself in such belief systems. We will offer a Christian perspective on divination, drawing on biblical teachings that highlight the risks of seeking guidance from false prophets and spiritual deceptions.
Debunking Tarot Cards
Author: Samuel James
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In this book, Debunking Tarot Cards: Deception and Divination - The New Age Scam, we seek to unpack the many layers of misinformation and emotional entrapment surrounding the tarot. From its humble beginnings as a card game in the 15th century to its resurgence as a tool of the New Age movement, tarot cards have long been misused and misunderstood. Though some claim to use tarot as a form of entertainment or harmless guidance, the underlying implications of believing in such divination tools can have far-reaching psychological and spiritual consequences. Our journey begins by examining the role of tarot cards within the larger framework of divination. We'll explore the psychology behind why people are drawn to such practices, how confirmation bias plays into the readings, and why the allure of tarot continues to thrive despite its lack of real evidence. We'll also critically analyze case studies that demonstrate how tarot readings rely on cold reading techniques, guesswork, and the emotional vulnerability of the individual. This book will not only dismantle the myths and misconceptions surrounding tarot but also confront the more sinister elements: the commercialization of mysticism, the connection between tarot and occult practices, and the potential psychological and spiritual dangers that come with immersing oneself in such belief systems. We will offer a Christian perspective on divination, drawing on biblical teachings that highlight the risks of seeking guidance from false prophets and spiritual deceptions.
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In this book, Debunking Tarot Cards: Deception and Divination - The New Age Scam, we seek to unpack the many layers of misinformation and emotional entrapment surrounding the tarot. From its humble beginnings as a card game in the 15th century to its resurgence as a tool of the New Age movement, tarot cards have long been misused and misunderstood. Though some claim to use tarot as a form of entertainment or harmless guidance, the underlying implications of believing in such divination tools can have far-reaching psychological and spiritual consequences. Our journey begins by examining the role of tarot cards within the larger framework of divination. We'll explore the psychology behind why people are drawn to such practices, how confirmation bias plays into the readings, and why the allure of tarot continues to thrive despite its lack of real evidence. We'll also critically analyze case studies that demonstrate how tarot readings rely on cold reading techniques, guesswork, and the emotional vulnerability of the individual. This book will not only dismantle the myths and misconceptions surrounding tarot but also confront the more sinister elements: the commercialization of mysticism, the connection between tarot and occult practices, and the potential psychological and spiritual dangers that come with immersing oneself in such belief systems. We will offer a Christian perspective on divination, drawing on biblical teachings that highlight the risks of seeking guidance from false prophets and spiritual deceptions.
The Woman with the Alabaster Jar
Author: Margaret Starbird
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1591438128
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
Margaret Starbird’s theological beliefs were profoundly shaken when she read Holy Blood, Holy Grail, a book that dared to suggest that Jesus Christ was married to Mary Magdalen and that their descendants carried on his holy bloodline in Western Europe. Shocked by such heresy, this Roman Catholic scholar set out to refute it, but instead found new and compelling evidence for the existence of the bride of Jesus--the same enigmatic woman who anointed him with precious unguent from her “alabaster jar.” In this provocative book, Starbird draws her conclusions from an extensive study of history, heraldry, symbolism, medieval art, mythology, psychology, and the Bible itself. The Woman with the Alabaster Jar is a quest for the forgotten feminine--in the hope that its return will help restore a healthy balance to planet Earth.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1591438128
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
Margaret Starbird’s theological beliefs were profoundly shaken when she read Holy Blood, Holy Grail, a book that dared to suggest that Jesus Christ was married to Mary Magdalen and that their descendants carried on his holy bloodline in Western Europe. Shocked by such heresy, this Roman Catholic scholar set out to refute it, but instead found new and compelling evidence for the existence of the bride of Jesus--the same enigmatic woman who anointed him with precious unguent from her “alabaster jar.” In this provocative book, Starbird draws her conclusions from an extensive study of history, heraldry, symbolism, medieval art, mythology, psychology, and the Bible itself. The Woman with the Alabaster Jar is a quest for the forgotten feminine--in the hope that its return will help restore a healthy balance to planet Earth.
Tarot for Life
Author: Paul Quinn
Publisher: Quest Books
ISBN: 0835630099
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 361
Book Description
Paul Quinn transforms the Tarot from fortune-telling into the ultimate self-help tool for intuitive guidance, empowerment, and well-being. Discover how to apply the Tarot, as a lifelong resource, to access inner wisdom and gain deeper insights and practical, inspired guidance in relationships, career, family, and personal growth. With illustrations from the Universal Waite deck, the book offers 78 engaging casebook examples (one for each card) from Quinn's readings for clients. Drawing on Jungian psychology, the Hindu chakras, and other esoteric traditions, he explains how the Tarot can reveal unconscious patterns and offer soul-directed advice leading to positive changes and greater well-being. Quinn also provides guidelines on reading the cards for oneself and others, interpreting reversed cards, handling difficult disclosures, and psychic self-care.
Publisher: Quest Books
ISBN: 0835630099
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 361
Book Description
Paul Quinn transforms the Tarot from fortune-telling into the ultimate self-help tool for intuitive guidance, empowerment, and well-being. Discover how to apply the Tarot, as a lifelong resource, to access inner wisdom and gain deeper insights and practical, inspired guidance in relationships, career, family, and personal growth. With illustrations from the Universal Waite deck, the book offers 78 engaging casebook examples (one for each card) from Quinn's readings for clients. Drawing on Jungian psychology, the Hindu chakras, and other esoteric traditions, he explains how the Tarot can reveal unconscious patterns and offer soul-directed advice leading to positive changes and greater well-being. Quinn also provides guidelines on reading the cards for oneself and others, interpreting reversed cards, handling difficult disclosures, and psychic self-care.
The Tarot
Author: Paul Foster Case
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1585424919
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Many students of the Western esoteric tradition consider Paul Foster Case's The Tarot the finest explanation that has yet appeared on the occult meaning of numbers, the construction of the Tarot, and the attribution of the 22 Major Trumps to the Hebrew alphabet. In clear and understandable language, Case elucidates the Tarot tradition and technique for the modern thinker. Students of the Tarot will find in these pages the necessary information to understand and apply the principles of Tarot-and the correspondences of symbol, tone, color, and number-to the art of daily living. The author also includes extremely useful chapters on methods of study and Tarot divination. In this 2006 edition, the book appears for the first time with an index and an appendix of resources. Here is a genuine underground masterpiece, made available to a broad new readership.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1585424919
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Many students of the Western esoteric tradition consider Paul Foster Case's The Tarot the finest explanation that has yet appeared on the occult meaning of numbers, the construction of the Tarot, and the attribution of the 22 Major Trumps to the Hebrew alphabet. In clear and understandable language, Case elucidates the Tarot tradition and technique for the modern thinker. Students of the Tarot will find in these pages the necessary information to understand and apply the principles of Tarot-and the correspondences of symbol, tone, color, and number-to the art of daily living. The author also includes extremely useful chapters on methods of study and Tarot divination. In this 2006 edition, the book appears for the first time with an index and an appendix of resources. Here is a genuine underground masterpiece, made available to a broad new readership.
The Oral Law Debunked
Author: Golan Brosh
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781793227560
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
The intention of the authors is to present a vigorous critique of traditional-rabbinic Judaism. It should be clearly stated at the outset, however, that this critique is offered in the context of an intramural discussion between Jews who believe in Yeshua (Jesus) and those who do not yet follow Him. It should not be understood as an attack on the Jewish people, but rather as a dispute between different sects within Judaism, over the true interpretation of the Tanakh and the authority thereof. This paper's main objective will be to examine the validity of the following premise: for two millennia Judaism has been held hostage under the government and philosophy of one distinct sect, namely the Pharisees and their heirs--the rabbis. Since the destruction of the Second Temple, biblical Judaism had ceased to exist and the rabbinic traditions took over, with a completely reformed version of Judaism which centered on three main pillars: the rabbis themselves, the yeshiva (ישיבה) and the Halacha (הלכה). This work will also try to examine how this sect managed to enforce their traditions upon Israel and at what cost.In order to establish their authority over the Jewish people, the rabbis came up with the revolutionary idea according to which their philosophy, traditions and teachings (i.e., the Oral Law) were passed on through the generations, beginning with Moses and ultimately with God Himself. Henceforth, the focus of the rabbinic religion has been to study and meditate on the Oral Law (Oral Law). In fact, the Oral Law serves as the foundation upon which all the traditions of rabbinic Judaism stand. Without the rabbis' traditions, rabbinic Judaism losses all its validity and existence. In other words, if the divine origin of the Oral Law is nothing but a myth, then rabbinic Judaism has no leg to stand on. Other main objectives of this paper would be to historically examine how the sect of the Pharisees was able to attain such a stronghold over Judaism, to investigate whether the Oral Law's traditions are in fact rooted in the Bible and genuinely reflect God's will for men, and to examine the implications of the Oral Law on Judaism today, especially in regard to Israel's relationship to the New Testament and Yeshua. The first chapter of this paper will deal with the advent of the Pharisees and the circumstances which brought them into the position of authority.
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781793227560
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
The intention of the authors is to present a vigorous critique of traditional-rabbinic Judaism. It should be clearly stated at the outset, however, that this critique is offered in the context of an intramural discussion between Jews who believe in Yeshua (Jesus) and those who do not yet follow Him. It should not be understood as an attack on the Jewish people, but rather as a dispute between different sects within Judaism, over the true interpretation of the Tanakh and the authority thereof. This paper's main objective will be to examine the validity of the following premise: for two millennia Judaism has been held hostage under the government and philosophy of one distinct sect, namely the Pharisees and their heirs--the rabbis. Since the destruction of the Second Temple, biblical Judaism had ceased to exist and the rabbinic traditions took over, with a completely reformed version of Judaism which centered on three main pillars: the rabbis themselves, the yeshiva (ישיבה) and the Halacha (הלכה). This work will also try to examine how this sect managed to enforce their traditions upon Israel and at what cost.In order to establish their authority over the Jewish people, the rabbis came up with the revolutionary idea according to which their philosophy, traditions and teachings (i.e., the Oral Law) were passed on through the generations, beginning with Moses and ultimately with God Himself. Henceforth, the focus of the rabbinic religion has been to study and meditate on the Oral Law (Oral Law). In fact, the Oral Law serves as the foundation upon which all the traditions of rabbinic Judaism stand. Without the rabbis' traditions, rabbinic Judaism losses all its validity and existence. In other words, if the divine origin of the Oral Law is nothing but a myth, then rabbinic Judaism has no leg to stand on. Other main objectives of this paper would be to historically examine how the sect of the Pharisees was able to attain such a stronghold over Judaism, to investigate whether the Oral Law's traditions are in fact rooted in the Bible and genuinely reflect God's will for men, and to examine the implications of the Oral Law on Judaism today, especially in regard to Israel's relationship to the New Testament and Yeshua. The first chapter of this paper will deal with the advent of the Pharisees and the circumstances which brought them into the position of authority.
Out on a Limb
Author: Shirley MacLaine
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0307765040
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 381
Book Description
MORE THAN 3 MILLION COPIES IN PRINT • “A stunningly honest, engrossing account . . . Shirley MacLaine’s discovery of a new sense of purpose, joy, energy, and love will touch and astonish you.”—Literary Guild Magazine An outspoken thinker, a celebrated actress, a truly independent woman, Shirley MacLaine takes us on an intimate yet powerful journey into her personal life and inner self. An intense, clandestine love affair with a prominent politician sparks Shirley’s quest of self-discovery. From Stockholm to Hawaii to the mountain vastness of Peru, from disbelief to radiant affirmation, she at last discovers the roots of her very existence . . . and the infinite possibilities of life. Shirley opens her heart to explore the meaning of a great and enduring passion with her lover Gerry; the mystery of her soul’s connection with her best friend David; the tantalizing secrets behind a great actor’s inspiration with the late Peter Sellers. And through it all, Shirley’s courage and candor opens new doors, new insights, new revelations—and a luminous new world she invites us all to share.
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0307765040
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 381
Book Description
MORE THAN 3 MILLION COPIES IN PRINT • “A stunningly honest, engrossing account . . . Shirley MacLaine’s discovery of a new sense of purpose, joy, energy, and love will touch and astonish you.”—Literary Guild Magazine An outspoken thinker, a celebrated actress, a truly independent woman, Shirley MacLaine takes us on an intimate yet powerful journey into her personal life and inner self. An intense, clandestine love affair with a prominent politician sparks Shirley’s quest of self-discovery. From Stockholm to Hawaii to the mountain vastness of Peru, from disbelief to radiant affirmation, she at last discovers the roots of her very existence . . . and the infinite possibilities of life. Shirley opens her heart to explore the meaning of a great and enduring passion with her lover Gerry; the mystery of her soul’s connection with her best friend David; the tantalizing secrets behind a great actor’s inspiration with the late Peter Sellers. And through it all, Shirley’s courage and candor opens new doors, new insights, new revelations—and a luminous new world she invites us all to share.
Al-Qushayri's Epistle on Sufism
Author: ʻAbd al-Karīm ibn Hawāzin Qushayrī
Publisher: Garnet & Ithaca Press
ISBN: 9781859641866
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 494
Book Description
Provides an insight into the everyday lives of Sufi devotees of the eighth-eleventh centuries and the moral and ethical dilemmas they were facing. This work invites the reader to explore the world of Islamic ascetic and mystical piety.
Publisher: Garnet & Ithaca Press
ISBN: 9781859641866
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 494
Book Description
Provides an insight into the everyday lives of Sufi devotees of the eighth-eleventh centuries and the moral and ethical dilemmas they were facing. This work invites the reader to explore the world of Islamic ascetic and mystical piety.
The Secret of Our Success
Author: Joseph Henrich
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691178437
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
How our collective intelligence has helped us to evolve and prosper Humans are a puzzling species. On the one hand, we struggle to survive on our own in the wild, often failing to overcome even basic challenges, like obtaining food, building shelters, or avoiding predators. On the other hand, human groups have produced ingenious technologies, sophisticated languages, and complex institutions that have permitted us to successfully expand into a vast range of diverse environments. What has enabled us to dominate the globe, more than any other species, while remaining virtually helpless as lone individuals? This book shows that the secret of our success lies not in our innate intelligence, but in our collective brains—on the ability of human groups to socially interconnect and learn from one another over generations. Drawing insights from lost European explorers, clever chimpanzees, mobile hunter-gatherers, neuroscientific findings, ancient bones, and the human genome, Joseph Henrich demonstrates how our collective brains have propelled our species' genetic evolution and shaped our biology. Our early capacities for learning from others produced many cultural innovations, such as fire, cooking, water containers, plant knowledge, and projectile weapons, which in turn drove the expansion of our brains and altered our physiology, anatomy, and psychology in crucial ways. Later on, some collective brains generated and recombined powerful concepts, such as the lever, wheel, screw, and writing, while also creating the institutions that continue to alter our motivations and perceptions. Henrich shows how our genetics and biology are inextricably interwoven with cultural evolution, and how culture-gene interactions launched our species on an extraordinary evolutionary trajectory. Tracking clues from our ancient past to the present, The Secret of Our Success explores how the evolution of both our cultural and social natures produce a collective intelligence that explains both our species' immense success and the origins of human uniqueness.
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691178437
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
How our collective intelligence has helped us to evolve and prosper Humans are a puzzling species. On the one hand, we struggle to survive on our own in the wild, often failing to overcome even basic challenges, like obtaining food, building shelters, or avoiding predators. On the other hand, human groups have produced ingenious technologies, sophisticated languages, and complex institutions that have permitted us to successfully expand into a vast range of diverse environments. What has enabled us to dominate the globe, more than any other species, while remaining virtually helpless as lone individuals? This book shows that the secret of our success lies not in our innate intelligence, but in our collective brains—on the ability of human groups to socially interconnect and learn from one another over generations. Drawing insights from lost European explorers, clever chimpanzees, mobile hunter-gatherers, neuroscientific findings, ancient bones, and the human genome, Joseph Henrich demonstrates how our collective brains have propelled our species' genetic evolution and shaped our biology. Our early capacities for learning from others produced many cultural innovations, such as fire, cooking, water containers, plant knowledge, and projectile weapons, which in turn drove the expansion of our brains and altered our physiology, anatomy, and psychology in crucial ways. Later on, some collective brains generated and recombined powerful concepts, such as the lever, wheel, screw, and writing, while also creating the institutions that continue to alter our motivations and perceptions. Henrich shows how our genetics and biology are inextricably interwoven with cultural evolution, and how culture-gene interactions launched our species on an extraordinary evolutionary trajectory. Tracking clues from our ancient past to the present, The Secret of Our Success explores how the evolution of both our cultural and social natures produce a collective intelligence that explains both our species' immense success and the origins of human uniqueness.
Deceived No More
Author: Doreen Virtue
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 0785234225
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
The Miraculous Story of a Hugely Successful New Age Teacher’s Conversion to Christianity In this brilliant, utterly captivating memoir, Doreen Virtue chronicles her journey in discovering everything she believed in was a lie. She poignantly shares the price she’s paid for following Jesus. New Age teachings are based on concepts that sound almost irresistible. But as Doreen discovered, they come with a hidden price: your eternal destiny. Here is a riveting, personal confessional of how a former false prophet learned to trust God after nearly wasting a lifetime being independent and willful—trying to predict and control the future—and how Jesus saved her soul from deception and opened her eyes to His truth. Deceived No More can help you learn how to discern dangerous teachings so you can detect and avoid deception. Topics include: How to spot New Age teachings, and why they’re dangerous Biblical ways to deal with persecution, spiritual warfare, and other post-conversion issues How to witness to a New Ager
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 0785234225
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
The Miraculous Story of a Hugely Successful New Age Teacher’s Conversion to Christianity In this brilliant, utterly captivating memoir, Doreen Virtue chronicles her journey in discovering everything she believed in was a lie. She poignantly shares the price she’s paid for following Jesus. New Age teachings are based on concepts that sound almost irresistible. But as Doreen discovered, they come with a hidden price: your eternal destiny. Here is a riveting, personal confessional of how a former false prophet learned to trust God after nearly wasting a lifetime being independent and willful—trying to predict and control the future—and how Jesus saved her soul from deception and opened her eyes to His truth. Deceived No More can help you learn how to discern dangerous teachings so you can detect and avoid deception. Topics include: How to spot New Age teachings, and why they’re dangerous Biblical ways to deal with persecution, spiritual warfare, and other post-conversion issues How to witness to a New Ager