The sacralization of randomness: The theological imagination and the logic of digital divination rituals

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Abstract

An abundance of divination rituals, primarily Tarot card reading, are widespread in cyberspace. These new phenomena are accompanied by a new rationale that is described in the article under the title "the sacralization of randomness." The shift of religion and magic to the virtual realm brings about changes in theology, cosmology, ethics, practice, and religious/spiritual values, and these are demonstrated and discussed via the test case of digital divinations. Further implications of these innovations on the spiritual-cultural scene outside the Internet are also examined.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)619-655
Number of pages37
JournalNumen
Volume61
Issue number5-6
DOIs
StatePublished - 4 Sep 2014
Externally publishedYes

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© 2014 Koninklijke Brill NV, Leiden.

Keywords

  • divination
  • internet
  • new religions
  • re-enchantment
  • ritual
  • technology

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • History
  • Religious studies

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