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Bobbys visit to the psychic

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- Human beings are social creatures and need to have meaningful place in society

- Many modern societies work against this and leave people feeling isolated

- More open expression of sexualities and lifestyles in new religious traditions

- seek to fill the void which is left by emphasis on individualism in modern society

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Burning man - is a network of people inspired by values reflected in the 10 principles and united in the pursuit of a more creative, connected experience with the world.

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Example - 'life coaches' - Deepak Chopra Some NRE advocate ways of achieving individual wealth and prosperity - this appeals to those who wish to enhance their wealth, success and happiness in society.

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Eg life coaches

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Examples- Wicca has a link and connection to nature, eg ‘power of wind and air,’ they have circle chants and see ecological awareness as a firm ethical guideline

-  Burning Man- they leave no physical trace, they are devoted to giving gifts to one another

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Seeking ethical guidelines reasons: - the sense of moral relativism is heightened by the diminished role of traditional religions in providing moral guidance - While religious traditions still provide guidance, many people find it meaningless and irrelevant. As a consequence, people find themselves in a position of searching for moral guidance

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In a secular and materialist society, moral relativism occurs where everything seems to become a matter of personal choice, and absence of moral certainty

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Diminished role of traditional religions in giving moral guidance

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Seeking Ethical Guidelines

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spiritualismˈ

1. 1.a system of belief or religious practice based on supposed communication with the spirits of the dead, especially through mediums.

2. 2.PHILOSOPHYthe doctrine that the spirit exists as distinct from matter, or that spirit is the only reality.

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Burning Man Festival- encourages individuals to discover and rely on own resources, it is radical self-expression.

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Example the mind
body and soul festival has a particular focus on spiritual wellbeing of
individual as they pay for products, tarot card readings, therapies, psychic
readings etc to transform their functioning in the world.

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Seek to clarify their relationship with society- New
Age spiritualties offer alternative rituals and celebrations that help
followers feel part of society without being part of a 'traditional religion'.
E.g. gay couples given a naming ceremony rather than a formal baptism

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Seek to clarify their relationship with society- New
Age spiritualties offer alternative rituals and celebrations that help
followers feel part of society without being part of a 'traditional religion'.
E.g. gay couples given a naming ceremony rather than a formal baptism

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dissatisfaction with traditional forms of religion which no longer provide meaningful understanding of life

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-people may be looking for a greater sense of personal fulfilment where religious traditions have a void.

- People may be unsatisfied with the response of traditional religions to major issues in modern society (e.g sexism, gay marriage etc)

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Many people feel connected to the power and beauty of creation and nature

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If you focus on success, you’ll have stress. But if you pursue excellence, success will be guaranteed.

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EG: Burning Man: decomodification, gift giving

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Alternatively, some people seek NRES as a reaction to materialism

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Life coaches ie Deepak Chopra

- advocates ways for individuals to gain wealth and prosperity.

- happiness is achieved through monetary gain.

"New Age values are… a non-sectarian society, a non-military culture, healing the environment, sustainable economies,
self-determination, social justice, economic empowerment of the poor, love, compassion in action."

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E.g. Individualism

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EG: Pentecostal (Hillsong)

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Consumerism- personal fulfilment, happiness and wellbeing can be purchased as a kind of commodity

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Consumerism- personal fulfilment, happiness and wellbeing can be purchased as a kind of commodity

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Wealth and prosperity advertised and promoted creates desire to gain wealth

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People are attracted to philosophies that claim to facilitate a quick and certain accumulation of wealth for those who follow it.

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Prosperity doctrine: Based on 2Cor8:9 "That you, by his poverty become rich"

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Gain material wealth through new religions. Status.

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People are attracted to philosophies that claim to facilitate quick and certain accumulation of wealth for those who follow it.

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Rise of Materialism

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Quotes from 'The Secret' by Rhonda Byrne

“There is no such thing as a hopeless situation. Every single circumstances of your life can change! ”

“There is a truth deep down inside of you that has been waiting for you to discover it, and that truth is this: you deserve all good things life has to offer.

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Finding your own answers with life coaches, books like "The Secret,"

spiritualists, Depak Choppra

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clerical abuse led to cynicism

and feelings of unsafe nature towards Church

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People have been disenchanted because

Complex ethical issues in todays society.

EG: Gay Marriage, Abortion, Clerical Abuse, Sexism, Personal Fulfillment

May not see as relevant.

EG: Ireland passed the recent referendum/ USA

EG: No female priests

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* Disenchantment with traditional religious practice/guidance.

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* Factors influencing the growth of new religious spiritualites.

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- Others find the environment to have healing qualities or

- to be spiritual

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The Burning Man (in Nevada) where adherents engage in a festival.

Self Expressionism

They are not allowed to leave any ecological footprint.

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Hecca (example of Wicca) Magic - circle chants where they praise the environment - Mother Earth

Rainbow Healing Circle

In Wicca they engage in chanting to harness the power of 'wind and air'

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Growth of ecological awarness has led people being attracted to types of religious traditions that have close connections to nature - ie wicca

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Materialism/scientific progress + growth of new religious expressions