Are mystics kooks or valuable disrupters?
A realist’s refreshing take on mysticism
The travails of Christina the Astonishing, a Belgian Christian in the 12th century, were astonishing indeed. At her funeral, Christina, just 21 years old, revived and levitated. She then fled into the wild, ate rubbish and drank her own (virgin) breast milk. Or so it was claimed.
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Culture January 11th 2025
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