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In this podcast, we will explain Lao Tzu's support of freedom of speech and condemnation of censorship. This is the seventy-second episode of the 81 Meditations of the Tao Te Ching, a series where we explore each chapter of the Tao Te Ching. We will dissect chapter seventy-two of the Tao Te Ching to give you ultimate clarity on the meaning of this chapter.

Christianity & Witchcraft: History of Condemnation and Coexistence

Through scriptural interpretations, the perspectives of early Church Fathers, and medieval theological distinctions between ‘white’ and ‘black’ magic, we uncover Christianity’s shifting stance—from condemnation and demonology-fuelled witch hunts to ambivalent tolerance of folk practices. We also examine the rise of ceremonial magic traditions, such as Rosicrucianism and Freemasonry, which attempted to harmonise Christian mysticism with [...]

Fernando Pessoa’s Esotericism – Occult Poetry, Esoteric Poems

We’ll start by situating Pessoa in the broader academic discourse on esotericism, examining Antoine Faivre’s foundational model and Wouter Hanegraaff’s expanded definitions. We then explore how Pessoa’s heteronyms—distinct personas like Alberto Caeiro, Ricardo Reis, and Álvaro de Campos—each offer a unique esoteric worldview, from naturalistic pantheism to mystical modernism, showcasing a plurality of voices that [...]