A visit to a booming South African indigenous spiritual movement, founded in 2009 by Dr. Samuel Radebe, regarded as a high-level spiritual guide (IMboni) by his followers.
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Mermaids, Esotericism and Religion: From Romanesque to Symbolism (and Beyond)
Mermaids went from dangerous and sinful to magical and political, and were finally trivialized by Disney and Starbucks.
Benedict XVI and the Arts. 3. Christians and Modern Art
Contemporary art often is far away from Christianity. Rather than blaming the artists, Benedict called Christians to acknowledge that genuine art may always offer a spiritual experience.
Benedict XVI and the Arts. 2. The Cathedral and the City Hall
According to the German Pope, churches and civic buildings of old expressed both the ideal of magnificence and a hope for social harmony.
Benedict XVI and the Arts. 1. The 2009 Meeting with the Artists
Benedict XVI’s meditations on the arts were unashamedly theological and Catholic. Yet, they make a challenging reading for everybody.
A Historian Looks at the Controversies About MISA (the Movement for Spiritual Integration into the Absolute)
MISA’s teachings may appear new and shocking but they are based on ancient doctrines such as Chinese alchemy, Tantra, and Western Esotericism.
L. Ron Hubbard, Scientology, and the Visual Arts. 8. Art and Spirituality
Does Scientology offer a spirituality of the arts? Yes, answer some artists who are Scientologists.
L. Ron Hubbard, Scientology, and the Visual Arts. 7. The Scientologist as Artist
Through its Celebrity Centres, Scientology systematically interacts with the artists, be they superstars or “commercial” painters.
L. Ron Hubbard, Scientology, and the Visual Arts. 6. Montage, Color, Integration
Hubbard believed that integration between the elements of a work of art is the true key to its success.
L. Ron Hubbard, Scientology, and the Visual Arts. 5. Professionals vs. Amateurs
One becomes a professional artist by skillfully using the “ideal scene” and the “memory library,” two concepts typical of Hubbard.