I have noticed, as I am sure almost everyone else has noticed at times, that there are people who will suddenly latch onto some odd religious group. When I say "odd" I mean one that is greatly divergent from the common faith system in a region. Sometimes, I think this is religious exoticism. That is, …
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Religiocentrism and Religious Exoticism. Opposite Concepts from Common Roots
Suppose you are a young teenage man. There is a pop star who you think is just wonderful. She looks beautiful on TV. She has a great voice. Her songs really speak to you, and you just know that such soulful singing expresses a beauty that lies within. But, sadly, you live in Nowhere, Kansas. …
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