This statement might have been said by the multitudes of well–meaning contemporary Christians who believe that egalitarianism (same roles for men and women in the church and the home) is an essential element of New Testament Christianity. It was actually said by Kristina Wertz, legal director of the Transgender Law Center in San Francisco, hailing […]
37: Esoteric Spirituality
Esoteric (hidden) spirituality is going public. The website of The Secret announces “a new era for humankind,” kick-started by the sale of two million books and six million DVDs. The Secret, kept since Babylonian times, is now available on Amazon.com. What’s the rush? Money? The Secret continues a series of best-selling spiritual volumes, from MacLaine’s […]
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