What makes some knowledge feel sacred, or even forbidden? If you’re wondering how some truths, ideas and symbols reserved for ...

CrossCurrents connects the wisdom of the heart with the life of the mind and the experiences of the body. The journal is operated through its parent organization, the Association for Public Religion ...

The word "occultist" often conjures images of secret rituals, arcane symbols, and hidden knowledge, but in reality, it goes far beyond mere mysticism. Being an occultist is about seeking deeper truths ...

It is unlikely that today you can meet a person who, at least once in his life, has not asked the question of what “esoteric science”, means, because this word is often heard on international TV ...

Not so long ago, the discovery of esoteric knowledge was a rite unto itself, requiring research and travel, as many dead ends as discoveries. Today, these quests are as simple as a Google search, a ...

You may have heard that a major climate bill -- the "American Power Act," sponsored by John Kerry and Joe Lieberman -- is trundling through Congress. Its prospects for passage are highly unclear; it's ...

Over at Slate the advice columnist received an email from a man who found out that his wife is really his half-sister. If you don't want to follow the link, the back story is straightforward, the ...