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Book Synopsis: A sparklingly strange odyssey through the kaleidoscope of America’s new spirituality: the cults, practices, high priests and prophets of our supposedly post-religion age. Fifty-five years have passed since the cover of Time magazine proclaimed the death of God and while participation in mainstream religion has indeed plummeted, Americans have never been more spiritually busy. While rejecting traditional worship in unprecedented numbers, today’s Americans are embracing a kaleidoscopic panoply of spiritual traditions, rituals, and subcultures -- from astrology and witchcraft to SoulCycle and the alt-right.
As the Internet makes it ever-easier to find new “tribes,” and consumer capitalism forever threatens to turn spirituality into a lifestyle brand, remarkably modern American religious culture is undergoing a revival comparable with the Great Awakenings of centuries past. Faith is experiencing not a decline but a Renaissance. Disillusioned with organized religion and political establishments alike, more and more Americans are seeking out spiritual paths driven by intuition, not institutions.
In Strange Rites, religious scholar and commentator Tara Isabella Burton visits with the techno-utopians of Silicon Valley; Satanists and polyamorous communities, witches from Bushwick, wellness junkies and social justice activists and devotees of Jordan Peterson, proving Americans are not abandoning religion but remixing it. In search of the deep and the real, they are finding meaning, purpose, ritual, and communities in ever-newer, ever-stranger ways.
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Are you tired of traditional religion? Looking for something different and unconventional? Look no further than "Strange Rites: New Religions for a Godless World"! This captivating book takes you on a thrilling journey through the fascinating landscape of America's new spirituality. From astrology to SoulCycle, from witchcraft to the alt-right, this book explores the myriad of spiritual traditions that are thriving in our supposedly post-religion age.
In today's digital age, it's easier than ever to find new communities and tribes that resonate with your beliefs. The internet has opened up endless possibilities for spiritual seekers, allowing them to connect with like-minded individuals across the globe. "Strange Rites" delves into the lives of techno-utopians, Satanists, polyamorous communities, and many other intriguing subcultures, showcasing how Americans are remixing religion to create unique paths of spirituality.
But it's not just about individualism and self-discovery. "Strange Rites" explores the deep human need for meaning, purpose, and community. In a world full of disillusionment with organized religion and politics, more and more Americans are turning to intuitive-driven spiritual paths. This book highlights the rituals, practices, and communities that are emerging as part of this spiritual renaissance.
Don't miss out on this captivating exploration of modern American religious culture. Discover the strange and fascinating ways in which Americans are finding spiritual fulfillment in this ever-changing world. Embrace this spiritual Renaissance and join the movement today. Get your copy of "Strange Rites: New Religions for a Godless World" now.
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