Multiple spirits and gods

What it is: Muism works with a universe populated by multiple spiritual entities.

How the tradition understands it: These entities can protect, heal, punish, guide, or require appeasement.

Textual basis and context: Ritual chants, lists of gods, and local practices attest the variety of the pantheon.

Objections and debates: The pantheon is not uniform and changes greatly according to region and ritual lineage.

Supportive

Charismatic Renewal in Catholicism

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Charismatic Renewal transformed Catholic spirituality.

Reference: Catholic Charismatic Renewal.
Content: Movement emerged in the 1960s in the United States; emphasizes baptism in the Holy Spirit, gifts, healing, and praise; spread to various countries.
Use in debate: Source to discuss contemporary Catholic spirituality and renewal.

Cursillo and Christian life

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Cursillo is movement of Christian life and witness.

Reference: Cursillo de Cristiandad and its history.
Content: Movement emerged in Spain in the 1940s and spread worldwide; offers three-day retreat and reunion groups to strengthen Christian life and witness.
Use in debate: Source to discuss lay spirituality, witness, and Catholic movements.

Neocatechumenal Way

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Neocatechumenal Way is Catholic post-baptismal itinerary.

Reference: Neocatechumenal Way and its history.
Content: Itinerary of Christian initiation founded by Kiko Argüello and Carmen Hernández; seeks to rediscover baptismal grace; is present in many dioceses.
Use in debate: Source to discuss Catholic movements, catechumenate, and renewal.

Contrary

Saint Catherine of Siena

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Catherine of Siena was mystic and Doctor of the Church.

Reference: Saint Catherine of Siena and her work.
Content: Dominican mystic of the 14th century; influenced politics of her time and return of pope to Rome; author of Dialogue; Doctor of the Church.
Use in debate: Source to discuss female theology, medieval spirituality, and political influence.