Dark Religion: Fundamentalism From The Perspective of Jungian Psychology by Vlado Šolc and George J. Didier, explores the psychological dynamics and causes of religious fundamentalism and fanaticism. The book offers an in-depth-psychological analysis of what happens when a person becomes possessed by the unconscious energies of the Self.
Dark Religion also reveals that spirituality is an inherent dimension of human life and one of its most essential needs. It only becomes “dark” when it denies, ignores, or separates itself from its vital roots.
“A careful and thoughtful psychological reflection on one of the burning issues of our times—radical fundamentalism. Šolc and Didier offer both trenchant analysis and potential solutions for this central dilemma of postmodernity.”
-Murray Stein, Ph.D., author of Outside, Inside and All Around
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Author Vlado Šolc is a professional psychotherapist and Jungian Analyst practicing in Milwaukee, WI. Vlado received training from C.G. Jung Institute of Chicago and Charles University in Prague. Vlado lives in constant awe about the miracle of existence. He is an author of three depth psychology-oriented books published in Czech Republic: Psyche, Matrix, Reality; The Father Archetype and In the Name of God – Fanaticism from Perspective of Depth Psychology.
Author George J. Didier is a clinical psychologist and Jungian Analyst practicing in Rockford and Crystal Lake, IL George is a former Catholic priest. He holds graduate degrees in psychology, theology, and spirituality. George studied at Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C., Chicago Theological Seminary, the Illinois School of Professional Psychology and the C. G. Jung Institute of Chicago. He is the author of Vocational Crisis: Transformations in Ministry.
