Through in-depth interviews with 22 New Agers and Neo-Pagans, this study proposes a new model of religious identity from a sociological standpoint. The analysis demonstrates that in spite of their great diversity of beliefs and lack of strong organizational ties, a discernible community of alternative spiritualists does exist. This volume will appeal not only to scholars of the sociology of religion, but also to sociologists interested in community building, social movements, and self-identity.
Through in-depth interviews with 22 New Agers and Neo-Pagans, this study proposes a new model of religious identity from a sociological standpoint. The analysis demonstrates that in spite of their great diversity of beliefs and lack of strong organizational ties, a discernible community of alternative spiritualists does exist. This volume will appeal not only to scholars of the sociology of religion, but also to sociologists interested in community building, social movements, and self-identity.
Introduction Conceptualizing Alternative Spirituality Talking About Self and Community Ideological Strains: Spirituality and Science Other Dualisms: Earth Sky, Goddess God, Darkness Light Ideological Limitations Mythology as Ideology Conclusion Appendix A Appendix B Bibliography Index
Introduction Conceptualizing Alternative Spirituality Talking About Self and Community Ideological Strains: Spirituality and Science Other Dualisms: Earth Sky, Goddess God, Darkness Light Ideological Limitations Mythology as Ideology Conclusion Appendix A Appendix B Bibliography Index
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