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Catafalque: Carl Jung and the End of Humanity - Peter Kingsley (Book Review)
Jan 12, 2024
Peter Kingsley, author of Catafalque: Carl Jung and the End of Humanity, discusses the significance of the mystical fool, transitioning to the Age of Aquarius, the resurgence of rationality and the domestication of the sacred, negative theology and understanding God, petitionary prayer and individualism, exploring Jupiter's symbolism, and critiquing Carl Jung's approach to symbolism.
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- The domestication of the sacred leads to a shallow and limited experience of spirituality, disconnected from its true power and depth.
- The lack of initiation rituals in modern society hinders spiritual and psychological growth, reclaiming initiation can lead to a deeper understanding of oneself and the world.
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The Domestication of the Sacred
In Peter Kingsley's book, 'Catafalque: Carl Jung and the End of Humanity,' one of the main themes explored is the domestication of the sacred. This refers to the process of transforming and controlling the sacred, including gods, myths, and symbols, to fit within our human understanding and desires. Kingsley highlights the dangers of this domestication, as it often leads to a shallow and limited experience of the sacred, devoid of its true power and depth. He critiques the modern Western logic that reduces the sacred to mere symbols and concepts, urging readers to reconnect with the undomesticated and mysterious aspects of spirituality.
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