An Exploration of Their Mysterious Powers
By Martin Gray
What is the actual nature of the sacred sites? How can we explain the extraordinary - and often miraculous - phenomena that occur at them?
Hundreds of millions of pilgrims journey to these power places each year. The momentum of both religious tradition and modern tourism is commonly suggested to explain this astonishing movement of people.
Yet much more is going on than mere religious custom or vacation travel. How do we account for the enormous popularity of these places? What makes them sacred, and what do people hope to gain from their visits to the sites?
