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=Rite of Intensification=

A **Rite of Intensification** is a ritual or ceremony performed by a community in a time of crisis that affects all members of that community. This is in the form af a deep religious activity. Also, **Rites of Intensification** are sometimes used to bring about natural processes or reaffirm societal status. Known religions that commonly use such rites are Native American, Incan, and Christian. **Rites of Intensification** date back to [|ancient Egypt] and [|ancient Incan civilizations] and are continuing in religions of Native American tribes and in modern Christianity.

Contents: 1. Brief History 2. Native American Use 3. Incan Use 4. Christian Use 5. See Also 6. Links


 * Native American**



Native Americans have been using Rites of Intensification throughout their known existance. With heavy emphasis on contact with [|spirit worlds], Native Americans commonly use these Rites to benefit their society through nature. They perfom [|rituals]and [|ceremonies] in order for rain, fertile soil, or plentifull crops for their tribe. Rites of Intensification are one form of rituals that are very important to Native American tradition and culture.


 * Incan**

The duality of the [|Cosmos] separates the Incan realms into and upper realm and a lower realm. Hanan Paca is the upper world, consisting of the deities of the sun, moon, stars, rainbow, and lightning. Ukhu and Hurin Pacas were the realms of [|Pachamama], the earth mother, and the ancestors and heroes of the Inca or other ayllus. Cay Paca is the realm of the outer earth, where humans resided was viewed as a intermediary realm between Hanan Paca and Ukhu Paca. Through Rites of Intensification Incans are able to communicate with Pachamama and provide a form of social induction into the Incan adulthood.


 * Christian**



The Christian faith also uses Rites of Intensification, through celebrations including the [|eucharist], [|baptism], and confirmation. These social ceremonies all unite the members of the faith and henceforth are considered Rites of Intensification. The eucharist is a sacrament of holy Communion in which the recipient becomes one with Jesus, a continuing renewal of faith and unity with God. The baptism is a initiating into the church and purification and clensing of the soul, a key element in the membership of the church. Finally, confirmation is a rite administered to baptized member as a sacrament for confirming and strengthening the recipient in the Christian faith and full Communion. These three elements of Christianity are indeed **Rites of Intensification** because of how the pertain to unification and societal/religous acceptance.


 * See Also**

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 * [|Rituals]
 * [|Unification with Christ]
 * "Cultural Anthropology" http://www.d.umn.edu/cla/faculty/troufs/anth1604/carites.html
 * "Inca Religion" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inca_religion
 * "Indigenous Peoples of the Americas" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indigenous_peoples_of_the_Americas
 * "Rite of Intensification" http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/rite+of+intensification

[|Christianity]