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Part Four: Is Oprah Winfrey a Bastard?

Behind the Bastards

CHAPTER

Believing Beyond Reality

This chapter examines the reinterpretation of spirituality through the lens of 'A Course in Miracles' and its popular advocates like Oprah Winfrey and Deepak Chopra. It critiques the shift from addressing societal issues to promoting personal empowerment and positivity, emphasizing individual responsibility. The discussion humorously highlights the absurdities of such beliefs, questioning their implications on rational thought and public understanding of health and mental well-being.

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