Naerim-gut and spiritual calling
Initiation of certain mudang involves spiritual illness and rite of calling.
What it is: In many initiatic lineages, the call to become mudang manifests through crisis or ritualized suffering.
How the tradition understands it: The naerim-gut confirms the acceptance of the call and inaugurates the religious function of the specialist.
Textual basis and context: The idea of "spiritual illness" is a classic theme in studies on Muism.
Objections and debates: Not every mudang follows this pattern, especially in hereditary lineages.
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Sensus fidei and reception
Sensus fidei recognizes instinct of faithful in matters of faith.
Reference: Sensus fidei in Catholic ecclesiology.
Contenido: The sensus fidei is the instinctive capacity of faithful to recognize truth of faith; is criterion of reception and discernment of doctrine.
Use in debate: Source to discuss ecclesiology, reception, and participation of laity.
Spiritualities in Catholic tradition
Catholic tradition encompasses diverse spiritualities.
Reference: Spiritualities in Catholic tradition.
Content: Include Ignatian, Franciscan, Dominican, Carmelite, Benedictine, Salesian, and many others; each emphasizes different dimensions of Christian life and mission.
Use in debate: Source to discuss Catholic spiritual plurality and charisms.