In this conversation with Vladislav Šolc, we explore the intersection of Jungian psychology and religion, discussing personal journeys through faith, the concept of dark religion, the importance of self-knowledge, how unconscious beliefs shape our understanding of reality, the role of symbolism in religion, the psychological implications of conspiracies, the quest for consciousness, confronting our inner darkness to achieve personal growth.

Jungian psychology, dark religion, consciousness, personal journey, symbolism, psychological projections, self-knowledge, religion and psyche, conspiracies, spirituality

Key Takeaways

• Jung's perspective on religion emphasizes its primordial nature within the psyche
• Dark religion is characterized by unconscious beliefs and manipulative practices
• The journey towards consciousness involves facing painful truths about oneself
• Symbols in religion serve as a bridge between the inner and outer worlds
• Conspiracies can reflect inner psychological struggles and projections
• Self-knowledge is essential for minimizing harm in relationships and society
• The quest for consciousness is a noble and meaningful endeavor
• Understanding the duality of light and dark in religion is crucial for personal growth
• The unconscious mind continues to influence behavior, even when denied
• True spirituality involves discovering freedom and authenticity in relationships

Guest Details

Vladislav Šolc is a licensed professional psychotherapist who provides individual, group, couples and family therapy (counseling and psychotherapy). Vlado received his training in Europe and US: Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic, Czech Association for Analytical Psychology, Brno, Czech Republic, University of Jyväskylä, Finland, and the C.G. Jung Institute of Chicago. Vlado specializes on the treatment of depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and interpersonal conflicts. His focus includes psycho-spiritual crisis and spirituality (loss of life’s meaning and direction), mind-body connection (psychosomatic issues), immigration and cultural issues (displacement from home country and grief), women empowerment and emancipation. His specialties also include treatment of addictions and marital psychotherapy with adult, and youth populations. Vlado is also involved in art and creative process and is author of several depth psychology-oriented books: Psyche, Matrix, Reality; Father’s Archetype; In the Name of God: Psychological Roots of Fanaticism, and most recently Dark Religion: Fundamentalism from the Perspective of Jungian Psychology.

Website: TherapyVlado.com

Blog Post: https://jungchicago.org/blog/product/individuation-in-a-divided-world-deception-lies-and-the-quest-for-wholeness/

Blog Post: https://jungchicago.org/blog/vlado-solc-from-illusion-to-conscious-suffering-a-jungian-view-of-politics-possession-and-redemption/

Contact: therapyvlado@gmail.com

Book - Dark Religion: Fundamentalism from The Perspective of Jungian Psychology: https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Religion-Fundamentalism-Perspective-Psychology/dp/1630513989/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=&linkCode=sl1&tag=jungchicago-20&linkId=3b0b88791d7fc9f2ead1779035ceffda

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