The magic of ritual: our need for liberating rites that transform our lives and our communities

pt. 1. Ritual pathways. Ritualizing: the animals do it and so do we. Modern warfare: the loss of ritual pathways. Priest and shaman: two pathways of religions ritual

pt. 2. Modalities of performance. Ritual, theater, and sacrifice. Community. Transformation

Conclusion. Christian sacraments as the performance of freedom. A communion sermon. Serve points in criticism of Victor Turner.