Review of Spiritual Politics by Publishers’ Weekly (July 11, 1994):

“This is a fascinating and involving study of the cosmic, karmic and etheric dimensions of politics, world affairs and current events.  Drawing from the great spiritual traditions, practices and practitioners, McLaughlin and Davidson meticulously present the role of metaphysics in the political realm.  Looking to ancient wisdom for answers to today’s social, economic and environmental ills, they offer a new paradigm of transformational politics: making the political personal through spiritual practice and using this transformational paradigm to change the world from the inside out.  (“We must transform ourselves if we intend to transform the world.”) In uniting politics with spirituality, the authors describe their concept of the Divine (including reincarnation and a transhuman “Invisible Government” of spiritual guides) in the solemn tone of scholarly reportage.  Information-intensive and chock full of empowering suggestions, intriguing stories and uplifting examples of how individuals and groups can make an impact, this thought-provoking assemblage is an enriching, mind-opening book for seekers of spiritual wisdom and political solutions.”    

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"In our present state of affairs, the very survival of mankind depends on people developing concern for the whole of humanity, not just their own community or nation. This timely book, Spiritual Politics, sets out ways for developing a new approach to creating a happier, more peaceful world. The authors have done well to produce it, but the success of their efforts will depend on whether readers put their advice into effect."        --H. H. The Dalai Lama

"Eye-popping! Addresses more questions than you ever thought to ask about forces underlying today's political events and actors. Political science will never be the same."     -- Hazel Henderson, Author, Beyond Globalization

"Extraordinary and invaluable... One of the most important books to appear in the marketplace of ideas in a very long time."
--Neale Donald Walsch, Author, Conversations with God

"Spiritual Politics goes wide and it goes deep.  It takes us to our limits and beyond, asking us to re-examine our assumptions and beliefs about the underlying and often invisible principles and dynamics of our planetary political life.  It is interactive in a way that allows people to take the next step in their spiritual and political development and consciously cooperate with the transformation of the world."   --Ambassador John McDonald, Chairman, Institute for Multi-Track Diplomacy

"This inspiring book shows us a way to move from global breakdown to social synergy. It infuses politics with spirit and is essential reading for those engaged in personal and social transformation."       --Patricia Ellsberg,  Social Change Activist

"Bravo to Corinne and Gordon for shining such a bright light on politics in this ground-breaking book! Spiritual Politics gives us the inspirational wisdom of East and West, as well as the practical tools for helping create effective change in the world. I highly recommend it." --Marianne Williamson, Author, Return to Love and A Woman's Worth

"Spiritual Politics brings together in one volume the primary currents of information that form the emerging spiritual worldview. It will guide our path for years."   --James Redfield, Author, The Celestine Prophecy

"Thought-provoking! The authors have given us reasons for being part of the the solution, not just the problem. If you're willing to create more than your own future, read this book." --Claudine Schneider, former Congresswoman, Rhode Island

“Your Spiritual Politics is a tremendous book. I am indeed so stunned by all that you have marshaled therein.  You have brought together the hazy, numinous occult, which is so suspect to the realists and positivists and antithetical to the ruling western ethos, with the most tangible of the empirical, our every day living world... You have indeed laid the foundations of world history and geopolitics in the Ageless Wisdom.  You are blending the Newtonian and Einstein in the way Heisenberg, Weizsaecker, Pauli, Capra et. al. did... I have no doubt that some such group and generation will rise up to carry forward this spiritual politics you are outlining..." -- Prof. Asiananda, The Netherlands

Unsolicited praise for Spiritual Politics from around the world:

“Can't tell you how much I respect and appreciate what you are doing in the world. It is so much needed.  Thank you for all you are doing to create a new civilization. You are way ahead of your time and there is not much of anything out there that comes close to your book Spiritual Politics. You are both rapidly becoming among the best and most respected commentators in the spiritual movement it seems.”
--Rebecca Field, Ph.D., Pacifica, CA

“Spiritual Politics has made a deep impression on me…It is not often that I find a book that speaks to my heart and whose content I can support wholeheartedly.  I am recommending it to all my friends.”—Michael Buellingen, Christchurch, New Zealand

“Congratulations on an excellent book, linking politics in the broadest sense to spiritual transformation on the personal level to community and peacebuilding on every level. I think I’ll be able to use Spiritual Politics for a course here.”  -- Prof. Art Stein, University of Rhode Island

“You have written a tremendously valuable book.  I am sure it is making a significant contribution….I hope it will be translated into many other languages and made available worldwide.  In spite of outer appearances, there are many indications of the incoming spiritual tide in the affairs of men.”—Mary Bailey, former director, Lucis Trust, New York

“I have found Spiritual Politics to be very profound, and a lot of the concepts have reverberated within me and given me more insight.”  --Andy Ogbuigwe, Rumuogba Port Harcourt, Nigeria

“I found Spiritual Politics very inspiring and useful for my work, both at the Instituto di Psicosintesi and Comunita di Etica Vivente, and I hope to have the opportunity of discussing with you on many topics of it.”—Gaetano Russo, Florence, Italy

“I feel very much in empathy with first pages I have read.  I am enjoying reading it.  I feel also in agreement with your balance between activism and the inward path.  Both are necessary.  But you seem to have gone much further and deeper than me in spiritual reflection, despite my Ph.D. in Theology. You both have been an enrichment for my soul, by the quality of your presence and of your being.”—Marc Luyckx, Ph.D., Brussells, Belgium

“Thank you for your remarkable book.  In addition to your presentation of the spiritual and universal truths and challenges, I so appreciated the research you have done on the work and programs of groups working to sustain life on our magnificent planet.  I cannot say enough for this book.  What a joy it is for me to be able to give such a book to my friends.”—Eleanor Wasson, former Regent, University of California Santa Cruz

“I need to tell you how much I enjoyed Spiritual Politics.  For the first time I felt that I was not alone in doing the kind of work I was doing.  I was in awe of the people and groups in your book who were doing such incredible work to bring Spirit into the open and to bring peace and understanding to others.”—Maggie Carter, Ph.D, Ft. Collins, CO