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8. Witchcraft, Hinduism, and Fundamentalists in Connecticut-- Irina Barsky (Part 1)
A Real Spiritual Rollercoaster with Irina Barsky. Irina has lived in seven different countries, visited over thirty, and been exposed to nearly every major religion. She is an IT project manager for a major company in Amsterdam, Scott and Joey’s improv classmate, and a feisty ginger with an important story to tell.
Irina's Story:
It is one of how the supernatural intermingles with the world in some unpleasant ways and how to make sense of it. Her dad is Russian/Austrian and her mom is Colombian. They brought an open minded approach to the world that allowed Irina to experience all sorts of beliefs from an early age. From the pews of a Catholic mass, to the revival tent of an evangelist, to the pumpkin black magic test of a Venezuelan witch doctor, to the teachings of a Hindu guru, and even to the rigid home of some Connecticut Christians, Irina has experienced it all and developed some strong opinions about religion along the way. Now she resides in Amsterdam, still prays to “God” because that is what she is used to, and believes more in assertiveness than in any sort of organized religion. Her story is a warning of just how twisted our religious good intentions can become.
Questions for the Community:
-What does the term fundamentalists mean to you?
-Where does one cross the line between extreme devotion to one’s belief and not imposing that devotion on others?
-What do you believe about the paranormal—something in our heads, souls of the unresolved departed, or part of the cosmic battle between light and dark crashing into our human existence?
Follow Irina on Instagram: @irinoskyb
Message Us:
You can e-mail (https://[email protected]/) us your questions directly
or follow us on Instagram or facebook (@betweentwoworldspodcast) and become part of the conversation.
Also find us on YouTube: (BetweenTwoWorlds - YouTube)
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A Real Spiritual Rollercoaster with Irina Barsky. Irina has lived in seven different countries, visited over thirty, and been exposed to nearly every major religion. She is an IT project manager for a major company in Amsterdam, Scott and Joey’s improv classmate, and a feisty ginger with an important story to tell.
Irina's Story:
It is one of how the supernatural intermingles with the world in some unpleasant ways and how to make sense of it. Her dad is Russian/Austrian and her mom is Colombian. They brought an open minded approach to the world that allowed Irina to experience all sorts of beliefs from an early age. From the pews of a Catholic mass, to the revival tent of an evangelist, to the pumpkin black magic test of a Venezuelan witch doctor, to the teachings of a Hindu guru, and even to the rigid home of some Connecticut Christians, Irina has experienced it all and developed some strong opinions about religion along the way. Now she resides in Amsterdam, still prays to “God” because that is what she is used to, and believes more in assertiveness than in any sort of organized religion. Her story is a warning of just how twisted our religious good intentions can become.
Questions for the Community:
-What does the term fundamentalists mean to you?
-Where does one cross the line between extreme devotion to one’s belief and not imposing that devotion on others?
-What do you believe about the paranormal—something in our heads, souls of the unresolved departed, or part of the cosmic battle between light and dark crashing into our human existence?
Follow Irina on Instagram: @irinoskyb
Message Us:
You can e-mail (https://[email protected]/) us your questions directly
or follow us on Instagram or facebook (@betweentwoworldspodcast) and become part of the conversation.
Also find us on YouTube: (BetweenTwoWorlds - YouTube)