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Practices of Native American Sweat Lodges: What Happens During a Traditional Sweat Lodge Ceremony?

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Aimee Larsen Stoddard

Christmas According to Rudolf Steiner: An Anthroposophical Interpretation

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Francesca Aniballi

Peyote Cactus in Native American Traditions: The Drug’s Uses, Effects, and Legality

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Aimee Larsen Stoddard

The Spirit of Nature in Religion: Animism in Ancient and Modern Belief

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Jane Alexandra Cormack

James Arthur Ray Sweat Lodge Tragedy: Ray's New Age Lodge Vs. Traditional Native American Lodges

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Aimee Larsen Stoddard

Chakras: Understanding the energy centers of the body

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Chris Brandt

Nostradamus 2012 Doomsday Prediction: Nostradamus' Prophecies About the End of the World

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Jeremy Glennon

Basics of Native American Sweat Lodge Ceremonies: Rituals to Cleanse, Purify, and Heal the Soul

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Aimee Larsen Stoddard

Anastenaria – a Thracians' Living Treasure: The Pagan Origins of the Bulgarian Fire-Walking Rituals

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Rumyana Mokanova

Introduction to Shamanism: A Journey into Shamans and Spiritual Healing Practice

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Francesca Aniballi

2012 Doomsday Predictions: Different End of World Predictions Noted for December 12, 2012

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Jeremy Glennon

Death and Healing: A Spiritual Journey into the Unknown

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Rebekah Hirsch

The Day of the Dead, a Mexican Celebration: El Dia De Los Muertos, Also Known as All Souls' Day

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Lynda Osborne

Drum Circles Stimulate Natural High, Spirits Too: Drumming Removes Stress While Tapping into the Spirit World

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Nadia Lerner

The Spontaneous Healing of Belief: A Review of a Book by Author Gregg Braden

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Lesley Strutt

A Guide to Goddess Spirituality: Core Beliefs of the Rising Religion of the Goddess

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Francesca Aniballi

Native American Indian Spirituality: Science, Culture and Amerindian Beliefs About Life

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Paula Marie Deubel

Two-Spirit Sexuality in Native American Culture: Native Americans of Alternative Sexual Orientations

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Sarah Stefanson

The Emergence Of Maitreya, The World Teacher: Benjamin Creme's Message About Maitreya And The Masters Of Wisdom

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Satu Susanna Rommi

The Foundation of the Root Chakra: Base Chakra Basics

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Lisa Ann Schleipfer

Water Symbolism: The Great Mother and Return to the Primordial

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Krista Wissing

Sports and Spirituality in SCOAN: Evangelism Through Sports at the Synagogue, Church of All Nations

In: Alternative Religions

By: Feature Writer Tongkeh Joseph Fowale

Book Review of Gregg Braden's Fractal Time: The Secrets of 2012 and the New World Age

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Robert Oakes

Winston Sutherland Writes About Faith: Texas Teacher Shares His Faith With Others

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Carmen Thomas

IANDS Takes Aim at Placing Science in Faith: Association Aims at Answering a Major Spiritual Question

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Reece Manley

Goddess Spirituality: Followers of the Divine Feminine Are Growing

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Heidi Lowry

The Success of Pentecostalism: Examining a Movement Centered Around Controversial Spiritual Gifts

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Sarah Spiker

African Leaders Flock to Lagos For Salvation: SCOAN, The House of Miracles, Healing and Deliverance

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Feature Writer Tongkeh Joseph Fowale

Tuning into the Rhythm of the Earth: Honoring Matariki and Celebrating Thanksgiving

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Brenda Ann Burke

How to Paint a Personal Mandala: Tips for Creating Mandalas

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Dianna Griffis

Making Money Through Untraditional Means: Are Ancient charms, Spells And Talismans Windows To Wealth?

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Heather Harris

Energy Healing Through the Chakras: How to Open a Chakra

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Kristen Lauter

Pastor T.B Joshua and the Power of Healing: Synagogue, Church of All Nations and Miracles of This Era

In: Alternative Religions

By: Feature Writer Tongkeh Joseph Fowale

Universal Spiritual Laws: How Does The Law of Attraction Work?

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Catherine Roberts

Pascha & Orthodox Christian Religion for Kids: Parents Can Use Eastern Orthodox Easter to Teach Children Religion

In: Alternative Religions

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

Celebrating Easter in a Recession: Low-Cost Holiday Tips for Honoring the Equinox

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Brenda Ann Burke

Tenants and Beliefs of Modern Humanism: An In-depth Explanation of the Modern Humanist Worldview

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Peter Lista

Divine Matrix Book Review: Discovering the Link between Quantum Science and Spirituality

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Robert Oakes

Predicting the End of the World - One More Time: Answering the Question - Are We Living in the End Times?

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Alistair McCulloch

Religionless Christianity: Accepting Jesus as a Model for Humanity

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Kathy Schlossmacher

The Practice of Magic: Natural Power and Psychic Perception

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Anna Lobsanova

The Energy of Reiki: Healing the Causes of Illness

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Anna Lobsanova

The Mystic Philosophy of Life: Mystery of Nature and Spiritual Truth

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Anna Lobsanova

The World of Otherkin: Otherkin are Elves and Other Mystic Creatures in Human Form

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Linda Yu

A Look at Spiritual Mediumship: A History of Mediumship and How to Develop It

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Joanna Bartlett-Gustina

Living Mindfully: The Miracle of Mindfulness

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Kathy Schlossmacher

Happy-Go-Lucky: Mike Leigh’s New Film and The Law of Attraction

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Leigh Hopkins

Connecting With Spirit Guides: Author Sonia Choquette’s Book, Ask Your Guides

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Leigh Hopkins

Lilith, the Original Woman Created: The Patriarchal Subdugation of this Goddess of Wisdom

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Aimi Persand

How to Avoid Christmas Depression: The Eastern Orthodox Nativity Fast May Prevent Post-Holiday Blues

In: Alternative Religions

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

Spirituality as a Political Act: What Does it Mean to Act Spirituality in a Political Society

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Kathy Schlossmacher

An Overview of Shamanic Healing: An Introduction to Shamanic Practices and Beliefs

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Jen Syrkiewicz

What Spiritualism Teaches about Death: Death, Dying and the Spiritualist Philosophy

In: Alternative Religions

By: Joanna Bartlett-Gustina

Angels in America are Alive and Well: These Spiritual Beings Remain Popular through the Ages

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: R.L. Coffield

Inspirational Speaking and Automatic Writing: Messages that Come from the Spirit World

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Joanna Bartlett-Gustina

Simple Prayers for Children: Blessings to Warm a Child’s Heart

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Dianna Griffis

Medical Intuitive in Vegas Event: Carol Ritberger Provides Readings, Healings in Weekend Program

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Darcy DeMarco

Religious Syncretism: The Growth of Made-to-Measure Beliefs

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Odilile Ayodele

How Much Do You Charge? Law of Attraction Works in Setting Fees for Alternative Healers

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Maureen K. Calamia

Planning for a Green Christmas: Sustainable Holiday Strategies to Cut Waste and Enhance Creativity

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Brenda Ann Burke

Preparing an Ethical Christmas: Six Tips for a Happy Holiday Season

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Brenda Ann Burke

Basic Beliefs of Jehovah's Witnesses: Everyday Life Teachings Taken from the Bible

In: Jehovah's Witness

By: Georgia Fowler

Shamanism Promotes Awakening to who You Are: Kah-Ta-See Is Living in Balance from the Heart

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: R.L. Coffield

Finding Your Life's Purpose: Tools that Can Help You Understand Your Mission

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Maureen K. Calamia

What the Bleep Do We Know!? Review: DVD Showcases World Experts to Link Science and Spirituality

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Carrie Lewis

How Did Spiritualism Begin? Modern Spiritualism Began in Hydesville, NY, with the Fox Sisters

In: Alternative Religions

By: Joanna Bartlett-Gustina

Spirit Guides: Contacting Entities for Healing and Direction

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Jeanne Grunert

Understanding the World's Religions: An Overview of Early Religions Throughout the World

In: Alternative Religions

By: Joanna Bartlett-Gustina

Discordian Law of Fives: Mock Numerology of Chaos Worshipers Links Humor, Occult

In: Alternative Religions

By: Feature Writer Terence P Ward

Chakra According to Hindu Beliefs: An Explanation of Chakra and Shakti as Understood by Hindu Culture

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: John R Albers

The Mayan 13 Moon Calendar System: Humanity's Need to Return to Living in Natural Time

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Aimi Persand

The Origins of Spiritual Healing: The Relationship Between Religion, Spirituality and Healing

In: Alternative Religions

By: Joanna Bartlett-Gustina

What's the Big Deal About Other Religions? A Review of the Book by John Ankerberg & Dillon Burroughs

In: Alternative Religions

By: Missy Frye

The Legend of the Crystal Skulls: The Mayan Doomsday Prophecy of 2012

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Aimi Persand

An Overview of Suppressive Persons: What Does this Term Commonly Used by Scientologists Mean?

In: Scientology

By: Shawn Landis

Do 144,000 People Go to Heaven? Jehovah's Witnesses Believe that the Rest of the Saved Live on Earth

In: Jehovah's Witness

By: Shawn Landis

Dreamflesh Journal of the Esoteric: A New Occult Journal from the Editor of Towards 2012

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Marion Grace Woolley

Anonymous' War on Scientology: The Computer Hacking Group Claims to be Fighting Censorship

In: Scientology

By: Shawn Landis

The Flying Spaghetti Monster: Pastafarians Bring Another Side to Intelligent Design, Evolution

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Shawn Landis

The Process of Ascension: Interview with Spiritual Teacher and Author Joanna Cherry

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Joe Lam

Hieros Gamos: The Archetypal Marriage of the Divine

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Lisbeth Cheever-Gessaman

Celebrating an Autumn Easter: Southern Ocean Ideas for Claiming the Festival

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Brenda Ann Burke

Scientology's Lord Xenu Doctrine: Conspiracy Theorists May Love what the CoS Denies it Teaches

In: Scientology

By: Shawn Landis

Scientology's Operating Thetans: Getting on the Working Track in the COS

In: Scientology

By: Shawn Landis

Failed Watchtower Prophercies: Jehovah's Witness Predictions that Did Not Come True

In: Jehovah's Witness

By: Shawn Landis

Scientology Scandals: From Tom Cruise to Lisa McPherson

In: Scientology

By: Tara Sena-Becker

Working with Oracles: The Ancient Art and Practice of Divination

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Lisbeth Cheever-Gessaman

The Principia Discordia: A Humorous Book with Serious Underlying Philosophies

In: Alternative Religions

By: Shawn Landis

Church of Scientology: True Religion or Brainwashing Cult?

In: Scientology

By: Tara Sena-Becker

The Scientology Argument: Religion, Cult...or Pure Science Fiction?

In: Scientology

By: Feature Writer KC Morgan

From Candlemas to Groundhog Day: Ancient Celtic Cultures Celebrated Imbolc with Candles on February 2

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Linda McDonnell

Manichaeism: The Gnosticism that Was Almost a World Religion

In: Alternative Religions

By: Bret T. Norwood

Reiki Can Relax and Rev You Up: The Benefits of Touch Therapy

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Jada Bradley

Becoming More Spiritually Aware: Easy Ways to Begin Exploring and Expanding Your Own Spirituality

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Deborah Leigh Ketner

Kabbalah: A Form of Jewish Mysticism

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Shawn Landis

The Placebo as Medicine: Viewed as Sham, Placebo Itself May Be the Most Significant Treatment

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: BJ Appelgren

Spirituality in young children: A healhty approach for healthy childhood

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: Swatee Sharma

Remembering How To Play: Why it’s Good for You and the Rest of the World

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: BJ Appelgren

Interfaith Group Meets With Intent: Jews, Christians, Muslims, Bahais, Druze In Israel Work For Change

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: BJ Appelgren

The Hunger for Spirituality: Finding the Way to Express Your Healthiest Self

In: Alternative Spirituality (general)

By: BJ Appelgren

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