Colonized Spirituality
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Colonized Spirituality is spirituality captured and corrupted by the rich in ways that support hierarchy, privilege, and power over others. Colonized spirituality may be divided into Esoteric Religion which is spirituality accessible only be elites in exclusive institutions, and Exoteric Religion which is spirituality delivered “for free” to the masses.
Syncretic Terms
Colonized Spirituality > Elite Religion, Elite Spirituality, Mainstream Spirituality
Related LP Terms
Colonized Spirituality > Authentic Religion, Authentic Spirituality, Esoteric Religion, Exoteric Religion, Ideological Institution, Symbol Factory
Non-LP Related Terms
Colonized Spirituality > Religion
Examples
Notes
Christianity is a colonized spirituality. See Catholicism.
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