I lack in knowledge of Shamanism, outside of little things here
  and there. From what I know of, a Shaman acts as one inbetween
  the human and the spiritual world, possessing certain gifts of
  helping people feel better (healings) and being empathic and
  understanding. In many cultures, this seems to be manifested in
  the form of ministers (which is something I'm looking into
  becoming), but Shamanism fastinates me, and I would like to know
  more. Any takers? Ken [email protected] listowner of
  [email protected] - kid/teen rights discussion group
  Usenet: alt.religion.shamanism Topic: Shamanism - described.
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