The Risks of Channeled Wisdom: A Critical Look at Bashar and Spiritual Authority Outsourcing
Bashar’s channeled teachings contain familiar insights—but framing them as extraterrestrial authority creates real risks. This article examines problematic messaging, authority outsourcing, and why…
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