Chapter
The Influence of Occult Thinking in American Christianity
58:10 - 1:02:49 (04:39)
This podcast discusses how the New Thought Movement, spearheaded by Napoleon Hill, introduced occult thinking into modern American Christianity, which has led to strange beliefs and practices. The conversation also touches on the dual nature of prosperity gospel Christianity as being both cool and exploitative.
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The podcast discusses the concept of the "other self" and extra-dimensional entities, leading into a discussion about an essay claiming that Napoleon Hill hid secret magic rituals in his books and had contact with an extra-dimensional entity called "the Master."
58:10 - 1:00:02 (01:52)
Summary
The podcast discusses the concept of the "other self" and extra-dimensional entities, leading into a discussion about an essay claiming that Napoleon Hill hid secret magic rituals in his books and had contact with an extra-dimensional entity called "the Master."
ChapterThe Influence of Occult Thinking in American Christianity
EpisodePart Two: Napoleon Hill: The Grifter Who Invented 'The Secret' & Donald Trump
PodcastBehind the Bastards
This podcast explores the influence of occult thinking in modern Christianity and how it has contributed to the prosperity gospel and exploitation of religion, specifically through the teachings of Napoleon Hill and Norman Vincent Peale.
1:00:03 - 1:02:49 (02:46)
Summary
This podcast explores the influence of occult thinking in modern Christianity and how it has contributed to the prosperity gospel and exploitation of religion, specifically through the teachings of Napoleon Hill and Norman Vincent Peale. It also mentions an interesting connection to Donald Trump.