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I'm God, You're Not: Observations on Organized Religion & Other Disguises of the Ego

This book offers a series of observations on organized religion and the various forms the ego takes when it masquerades as spiritual authority. The title suggests a provocative stance against claims of divine privilege or exclusive access to truth, while the subtitle points to a broader critique of how ego-driven behaviors can hide behind religious or spiritual facades. The work appears to explore the tension between genuine spiritual experience and the institutional structures that often co-opt or distort it, encouraging readers to question assumptions about hierarchy, dogma, and the nature of the self. more

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Lawrence Kushner

Rabbi Lawrence Kushner, born in 1943, is a renowned American rabbi and author. His works span across Jewish studies, spirituality, and literature, enjoying great popularity among readers. more

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