Download or read book Dewitched what You Need to Know about the Dangers of Wicca and Witchcraft written by Tim Baker and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Dewitched written by Tim Baker and published by Thomas Nelson Inc. This book was released on 2004-09-25 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What you need to know about the dangers of Wicca & Witchcraft.

Download or read book Magic Monsters and Make Believe Heroes written by Douglas E. Cowan and published by University of California Press. This book was released on 2019-01-29 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Magic, Monsters, and Make-Believe Heroes looks at fantasy film, television, and participative culture as evidence of our ongoing need for a mythic vision—for stories larger than ourselves into which we write ourselves and through which we can become the heroes of our own story. Why do we tell and retell the same stories over and over when we know they can’t possibly be true? Contrary to popular belief, it’s not because pop culture has run out of good ideas. Rather, it is precisely because these stories are so fantastic, some resonating so deeply that we elevate them to the status of religion. Illuminating everything from Buffy the Vampire Slayer to Dungeons and Dragons, and from Drunken Master to Mad Max, Douglas E. Cowan offers a modern manifesto for why and how mythology remains a vital force today.

Download or read book Cults and New Religions written by Douglas E. Cowan and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-04-27 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unparalleled introduction to cults and new religiousmovements has been completely up-dated and expanded to reflect thelatest developments; each chapter reviews the origins, leaders,beliefs, rituals and practices of a NRM, highlighting the specificcontroversies surrounding each group. A fully updated, revised and expanded edition of anunparalleled introduction to cults and new religious movements Profiles a number of the most visible, significant, andcontroversial new religious movements, presenting eachgroup’s history, doctrines, rituals, leadership, andorganization Offers a discussion of the major controversies in which newreligious movements have been involved, using each profiled groupto illustrate the nature of one of those controversies Covers debates including what constitutes an authenticreligion, the validity of claims of brainwashing techniques, theimplications of experimentation with unconventional sexualpractices, and the deeply rooted cultural fears that cultsengender New sections include methods of studying new religions in eachchapter as well as presentations on ‘groups towatch’

Download or read book The Forbidden Body written by Douglas E. Cowan and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2022-05-17 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From creature features to indie horror flicks, find out what happens when sex, horror, and the religious imagination come together Throughout history, religion has attempted to control nothing so much as our bodies: what they are and what they mean; what we do with them, with whom, and under what circumstances; how they may be displayed—or, more commonly, how they must be hidden. Yet, we remain fascinated, obsessed even, by bodies that have left, or been forced out of, their “proper” place. The Forbidden Body examines how horror culture treats these bodies, exploring the dark spaces where sex and the sexual body come together with religious belief and tales of terror. Taking a broad approach not limited to horror cinema or popular fiction, but embracing also literary horror, weird fiction, graphic storytelling, visual arts, and participative culture, Douglas E. Cowan explores how fears of bodies that are tainted, impure, or sexually deviant are made visible and reinforced through popular horror tropes. The volume challenges the reader to move beyond preconceived notions of religion in order to decipher the “religious imagination” at play in the scary stories we tell over and over again. Cowan argues that stories of religious bodies “out of place” are so compelling because they force us to consider questions that religious belief cannot comfortably answer: Who are we? Where do we come from? Why do we suffer? And above all, do we matter? As illuminating as it is unsettling, The Forbidden Body offers a fascinating look at how and why we imagine bodies in all the wrong places.

Download or read book Witchcraft written by Amy Golden and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-24 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then you have come to the right place. Witchcraft has long been a taboo subject, but times are changing. It shouldn't be some misunderstood topic anymore, and with this book, it no longer will be.

Download or read book The Dark Wind written by Gary R. Varner and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2007-01-03 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Dark Wind provides a survey of witches around the world, their prehistoric origin and how society has viewed them throughout history. Folklorist Gary R. Varner explores the use of magic, spells and curses among indigenous groups as well as state approved religions such as those observed in ancient Rome and Greece, and how even contemporary Christianity uses many of the same "magic" combinations. Also examined is the current "witch craze" in several countries where thousands are being killed as witches, the underlying reasons for this tragedy and the history of anti-witchcraft laws. The Dark Wind is a book for everyone interested in anthropology, archaeology, ancient history, religion and the occult. Illustrated with contemporary woodcuts and drawings. The author is a member of the American Folklore Society and the Foundation for Mythological Studies.

Download or read book Wicca and Witchcraft written by Elizabeth Dodd and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Witchcraft the Rise of Wicca Vol 2 written by Billy Crone and published by Get a Life Ministries. This book was released on 2020-12-04 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's in just about every show you can think of today coming out of Hollywood and even being promoted in kid's cartoons across the planet. In fact, even the internet, the music industry, and modern-day social media outlets have jumped on the bandwagon to aid in this sick venture to flood people's minds with dark, evil occult practices. In short, whether you realize it or not, what was unthinkable just a few decades ago has now become a common occurrence. Of course, I'm talking about the promotion and emergence of old-fashioned Witchcraft in everyday life. And all they've done, in order to gain worldwide acceptance, is to simply change the name of this forbidden tradition from Witchcraft to the seemingly innocuous term of Wicca. And now, because of this slick twisted switch, a whole new generation of young adults are being seduced into this catastrophic behavior. Therefore, this book, Witchcraft & the Rise of Wicca Vol.2 seeks to provide you the reader with one of the most in-depth and exhaustive studies you will ever find on the true history, beliefs, and roots of this ancient occult practice called Witchcraft. Here you will be equipped with the much-needed information to share with others who are being led down this dark sinister path. You will learn such shocking and appalling truths as: The Types of Witches The History of Wicca The Location of Witches The Symbols of Wicca The Protection from Witches The Practices of Wicca The History of Witches The Promotion of Wicca No longer does one need to go to some dark seedy backwoods bookstore to learn about Witchcraft and dark, evil occult practices. Unfortunately, it's all around us now, being promoted in virtually every culture across on the planet. As a result, lives are being destroyed, people are being led astray, and its high time we let them know there's a way out through Jesus Christ! Get your copy of Witchcraft & the Rise of Wicca Vol.2 and make a difference while you can!

Download or read book Witchcraft the Rise of Wicca Vol 1 written by Billy Crone and published by Get a Life Ministries. This book was released on 2020-10-19 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's in just about every show you can think of today coming out of Hollywood and even being promoted in kid's cartoons across the planet. In fact, even the internet, the music industry, and modern-day social media outlets have jumped on the bandwagon to aid in this sick venture to flood people's minds with dark, evil occult practices. In short, whether you realize it or not, what was unthinkable just a few decades ago has now become a common occurrence. Of course, I'm talking about the promotion and emergence of old-fashioned Witchcraft in everyday life. And all they've done, in order to gain worldwide acceptance, is to simply change the name of this forbidden tradition from Witchcraft to the seemingly innocuous term of Wicca. And now, because of this slick twisted switch, a whole new generation of young adults are being seduced into this catastrophic behavior. Therefore, this book, Witchcraft & the Rise of Wicca Vol.1 seeks to provide you the reader with one of the most in-depth and exhaustive studies you will ever find on the true history, beliefs, and roots of this ancient occult practice called Witchcraft. Here you will be equipped with the much-needed information to share with others who are being led down this dark sinister path. You will learn such shocking and appalling truths as: The Types of Witches The History of Wicca The Location of WitchesThe Symbols of Wicca The Protection from WitchesThe Practices of Wicca The History of WitchesThe Promotion of Wicca No longer does one need to go to some dark seedy backwoods bookstore to learn about Witchcraft and dark, evil occult practices. Unfortunately, it's all around us now, being promoted in virtually every culture across on the planet. As a result, lives are being destroyed, people are being led astray, and its high time we let them know there's a way out through Jesus Christ! Get your copy of Witchcraft & the Rise of Wicca Vol.1 and make a difference while you can!

Download or read book Introduction to New and Alternative Religions in America Metaphysical New Age and neopagan movements written by Eugene V. Gallagher and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annotation. Most new or alternative religious are gravely misunderstood by members of the religious mainstream. Labeled cults or sects, groups and their members are often ridiculed or otherwise disregarded as weird and potentially dangerous by the populace at large. Despite their efforts at educating the general public, the various anti- and counter-cult activists have in fact promoted much more mis-understanding than accurate understanding of the religious lives of some of their fellow citizens. Consequently, they have helped to create a very hostile environment for anyone whose religious practices do not fit within a so-called mainstream. This set rectifies the situation by presenting accurate, comprehensive, authoritative and accessible accounts of various new and alternative religious movements that have been and are active in American society, and it addresses ways of understanding new and alternative religions within a broader context. Determining what actually constitutes a new or alternative religion is a subject of constant debate. Questions arise as to a new faith's legitimacy, beliefs, methods of conversion, and other facets of a religious movement's viability and place in a given culture. How a religion gains recognition by the mainstream, which often labels such new movements as cults, is fraught with difficulty, tension, and fear. Here, experts delineate the boundaries and examine the various groups, beliefs, movements, and other issues related to new faiths and alternative beliefs. Readers will come away with a fuller understanding of the religious landscape in America today. Volume 1: History and Controversies discusses the foundations of new and alternative religions in the United States and addresses the controversies that surround them. This volume helps readers better understand what makes a new or alternative belief system a religion and the issues involved. Volume 2: Jewish and Christian Traditions explores the various new religions that have grown out of these two Abrahamic faiths. Groups such as the Shakers, the People's Temple, the Branch Davidians, Jehovah's Witnesses and others are examined. Volume 3: Metaphysical, New Age, and Neopagan Movements looks at Shamanism, Spiritualism, Wicca, and Paganism, among other movements, as they have developed and grown in the U.S. These faiths have found new and devoted followers yet are often misunderstood. Volume 4: Asian Traditions focuses on those new and alternative religions that have been inspired by Asian religious traditions. From Baha'i to Soka Gakkai, from Adidam to the Vedanta Society, contributors look at a full range of groups practicing and worshiping in the U.S. today. Volume 5: African Diaspora Traditions and Other American Innovations examines the various traditions linked to the African diaspora such as Rastafarianism, Santeria, and the Nation of Islam, alongside traditions that are truly American incarnations like Scientology, UFO religions, and Heaven's Gate. Some of the new and alternative religions covered in these pages include: ; Shamanism ; Wicca ; Black Israelites ; Santeria ; Scientology ; Elan Vital ; Hare Krishna ; Soka Gakkai ; and many more

Download or read book The Kingdom of the Occult written by Walter Martin and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2008-10-21 with total page 750 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Kingdom of the Occult delivers the timely followup to Dr. Martin's best-selling The Kingdom of the Cults This book takes Dr. Walter Martin's comprehensive knowledge and his dynamic teaching style and forges a strong weapon against the world of the Occult-a weapon of the same scope and power as his phenomenal thirty-five year bestseller, The Kingdom of the Cults (over 875,000 sold). Chapters include: Witchcraft and Wicca, Satanism, Pagan Religions, Tools of the Occult, Demon Possession and Exorcism, Spiritual Warfare, etc. Features include: Each chapter contains: Quick Facts; History; Case Studies; Theology; Resources

Download or read book Faith Reads written by David Rainey and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2008-07-30 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At last—a resource for librarians who wish to build or develop their nonfiction collection and use it to better serve the needs of adult Christian readers. Covering the three major branches of Christianity (Roman Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox), the author organizes more than 600 titles into subject categories ranging from biography, the arts, and education, to theology, devotion, and spiritual warfare. Award-winning classics are noted. Introductory narrative frames the literature, and helps librarians better understand Christian literature; and learn how to establish selection criteria for building a Christian nonfiction collection.

Download or read book Sacred Terror written by Douglas E. Cowan and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sacred Terror examines the religious elements lurking in horror films. It answers a simple but profound question: When there are so many other scary things around, why is religion so often used to tell a scary story? In this lucid, provocative book, Douglas Cowan argues that horror films are opportune vehicles for externalizing the fears that lie inside our religious selves: of evil; of the flesh; of sacred places; of a change in the sacred order; of the supernatural gone out of control; of death, dying badly, or not remaining dead; of fanaticism; and of the power--and the powerlessness--of religion.

Download or read book Exposing the Roots of Witchcraft written by Miatta Gul and published by . This book was released on 2021-09-29 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this day and age, people are searching for answers to the problems and attacks that they are facing. Who is behind these attacks? Where are they coming from? How can I get free? Jesus warned us to not be ignorant of the devil's devices. Witchcraft is one of the enemy's biggest weapons and in order for us to wage a successful warfare against him, we need to know what witchcraft is. In "Exposing the Roots of Witchcraft", I expose the origins of witchcraft, its connections to idolatry, the various types of witchcraft, and the effects of witchcraft. This book also exposes the hidden and subtle witchcraft that believers participate in unaware. It's not always the obvious, go beyond the surface and dig deeper. Remember this, the enemy comes to steal, kill, and destroy, but Jesus came that we may have life, and have it more abundantly. You cannot live the abundant life, while in bondage to witchcraft. The will of God is for His children to walk in freedom, truth, revelation, and power. Spiritual warfare is real, but we have a real God, with real power, and He is greater than any form of witchcraft.

Download or read book Witchcraft and Occult written by Warren Garner and published by . This book was released on 2023-05-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many centuries later, the general attitude in people about witchcraft is negative - focusing on dangers and fear of the unknown. But do you know that, historically, this craft was an occupation given to a desperate individual by a spirit; an occupation to heal, sell charms and recover stolen items? What you will discover inside: How magic was used for healing in ancient Egypt... as well as for less charitable purposes Why sorcerers were influential in Mesopotamia, and the various roles and responsibilities they had in society How religion, science, and magic interacted in ancient times, and why witchcraft was widely practiced then, despite being associated with death and evil The secret society that trained its members in the occult, and how it influenced the development of Western esotericism And much more. Remy's collection of notes, opinions, and court records features lurid details of satanic pacts and sexual perversity as well as the particulars of numerous trials. A work of tremendous historical significance, this volume is complemented by a celebrated occult historian and expert on witchcraft and supernatural lore.

Download or read book A Deed Without a Name written by Lee Morgan and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything you need to know about cutting-edge research on witchcraft pre-prepared for practical use.