A Critique of Paulo Coelho's Theological Views

Nowadays, Paulo Coelho's works are classified as a new kind of mysticism. Most of his works are in the form of novels and are not easily comprehended, when it is very important for the multitude of readers of his works to understand the principles of his thought. The present paper investigates his theological views. To this end, all his works were carefully studied and notes were taken. Then, the information which has been carefully gathered and classified and finally his doctrines, which have been well organized and their meanings clarified, were criticized and deliberated.The outcome of Paulo's theological views can be explained as follows: the tendency to consider religion as a social contract the only function of which is to provide collective worshiping. Maintaining that individuals are different from one other and the duty of each of them is to peruse his/her own dreams. He, therefore, sees that the there is no need for having a prophet and a sacred law and every one can find his way by oneself. He also believes in reincarnation in teleology.