In past threads the issue of deification has focused on quotes from religious leaders throughout history that spoke directly to the issue. In this thread, however, I would like to focus on ascension rituals and practices, modern and ancient, which explicitly and implicitly portend to deification. We, in our various religions, who faithfully live our respective faiths, may go about our day-to-day, weakly, and yearly rituals and practices without realizing or being mindful of the ultimate purpose