You seem to be familiar with superficialismI believe anytime we attach that ole "ism" to anything, we're drifting a bit too far from shalom (wholeness)...and bleeding out the myst from our souls...
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You seem to be familiar with superficialismI believe anytime we attach that ole "ism" to anything, we're drifting a bit too far from shalom (wholeness)...and bleeding out the myst from our souls...
You seem to be familiar with superficialism
But unfamiliar with interesting humour"Familiar"? Isn't that a mystical creature?
With new age all over it . It has many isms within its chambers .Christian Mysticism sounds like Gnosticism to me.
But unfamiliar with interesting humour
You seem to be familiar with superficialism
It's not.Christian Mysticism sounds like Gnosticism to me.
Like St. Paul did. And based all his writing on it. His faith was not based on reason but one mystical experience.Christians down through the ages have had what could be called mystical experiences, where
Fair post . You tend not to wear blinkers.Well like others have said, it kind of depends what you mean by the term. Christians down through the ages have had what could be called mystical experiences, where they see visions or feel especially close to God or experience other miracles. Nothing wrong with reading about them. I think it's wrong to "chase" after a mystical experience like it's some Holy Grail, or to suppose that those not having such experiences aren't as saved or are lesser saints. Some have called Tozer a Christian mystic because of his hunger for God. So, there is a good kind of mystic to be and another kind that veers off the path into new-age nonsense.
Like St. Paul did. And based all his writing on it. His faith was not based on reason but one mystical experience.
Is it a good thing, in general, no. Yes, the term mysticism in Christianity is extremely common, and many eminent saints were considered mystics. In the Christian context it is not regarded as demonic or gnostic, but non-corporeal, ethereal and sublime.Oh yes definitely. I'm a big fan of Christian mysticism.
Catholicism has a mystical tradition.
Mystics like St. John of the Cross, had mystical experiences, bordering on supernatural. He had a very special relationship with God. Here's a wiki summary.
Christian mysticism - Wikipedia
Thank you for the clarification...So you are one of the nice guys Amadeus?
Thanks for your post and you make a good point.
Some associate mysticism with witchcraft even.
I've never associated mysticism with cult like demonic worship. Never. Never ever.
Im a fan of Thomas Merton, John of the cross, Theresa of Avila, st. Anthony
Guess I will have to start a good guys group. I'm of course one of the good ones.So then who would the "good" guys be?
Well I have never explored Buddhism so really knowing nothing about it I simply leave it alone. Unfortunately some people will condemn you for even suggesting it might have something good in it. I did read the Book of Mormon and associated volumes and did find some good things. How does any person who does not know God or His Son ever do anything good? I do believe that they do.Ok Merton did explore Buddhism. And that's a no no for straight laced Christians.
I wouldn't call that confusion of thought though. More clarity of thought.
The ones striving to eliminate sinning and the attractions leading to sin would be described, I believe, as overcomers. Overcomers are allowed to partake of the Tree of Life! This would be perhaps the primary purpose of the Holy Ghost in a person's life...Yes this is pretty close to what I aspire to. Not seriously enough though. I truly believe some people have achieved this. Therefore I think Heaven can start now in this life. Look at the Saints who weren't afraid of death. Horrifying deaths in many cases.
I prefer the God with a sense of humour.God's Word is serious, austere and sober, not for the immature or those prone to frivolous imaginations.
You astound me with your broad minded contributions. Praise the Lord! I've found a friend on here!Well I have never explored Buddhism so really knowing nothing about it I simply leave it alone. Unfortunately some people will condemn you for even suggesting it might have something good in it. I did read the Book of Mormon and associated volumes and did find some good things. How does any person who does not know God or His Son ever do anything good? I do believe that they do.
Should we condemn the whole loaf because it is not completely "good"? If we did that would there be anything left? I wonder if anyone else has trimmed the mold off a loaf bread and ate what remained...? I certainly have!