The charismatic group is generally defined by the psychological elements of its members. They "(1) have a shared belief system, (2) sustain a high level of social cohesiveness, (3) are strongly influenced by the group's behavioral norms, and (4) impute charismatic (or sometimes divine) power to the group or its leadership" (Galanter 4).

Wednesday, July 21, 2004

Popular version of Kabbalah is more New Age than genuine

Religion News Blog : Popular version of Kabbalah is more New Age than genuine:

An article beginning with original mystical Kabbalah, then comparing the popular Kabbalah. "Today, many well-known celebrities have popularized a New Age pop-psychology distortion of Kabbalah" (par 25). May write more tomorrow.

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Anonymous Laurel Manion said...

This is really neat what you have done. I was just searching for the Dominican Crossroads site to show my mom and saw this. I just got back from the DR as well. And stayed at Crossroads. Im sure you felt the same way when you left, how the people in Villa Ascencion village had so little but could fill you with joy so easily. Well just felt like sharing this with you! ~Laurel Manion

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