Interview (audio or video both available) as guest of Dave Jenkins of Contending for the Word answering questions on Contemplative Mysticism and Spirituality. This video is the culmination of a […]
This article gives an overview of the background and teachings of the Contemplative movement, also known as Contemplative Spirituality, the Spiritual Disciplines, Spiritual Formation, and mysticism.
Tyler Staton has increasing influence. As a contemplative who attended Ruth Haley Barton’s Transforming Center, Staton displays many of Barton’s traits such as misuse of Scripture and the belief that mystical contemplation is superior to normative prayer.
What can we say to the claims made by Contemplative proponents? Are their arguments sound and biblical?
“Dangers of Contemplative Prayer, Lectio Divina & Spiritual Discipline Mysticism” is a video interview with Marcia Montenegro of CANA as a guest of Doreen Virtue Short link: https://rb.gy/x42tb1
These are people, practices, Bibles/Bible apps, and language related to Contemplative teachings listed here due to the increasing influence of the Contemplative Movement. Problems with this movement are multiple and […]
Ezekiel allegedly had a “severe alteration of consciousness” when he had his vision in Ezekiel 8. This explains, according to Mackie, the different views of reality Ezekiel and other biblical characters had, and their other “states of consciousness” (starting around 49 min.). This did not need to be spelled out to anyone when the Bible was written, claims Mackie, because they all “took it for granted.” There is no evidence for this in the text; furthermore, I think that seeking such states as well as the belief in “different levels of reality” is contra the Bible, and against God’s character. A subsequent article expanding on this topic and attempting to explain why this is not compatible with Scripture is found in the article, “States of Mind and Reality: Why It Matters…Tim Mackie’s Paradise Talk as an example.”
Video interview on the McFiles program on mysticism in the church (Contemplative Prayer)
Haven’t read part 1 and part 2? read them before reading this one Beyond contemplative prayer: back to God’s word Reflecting on God’s word, in the sense of thinking […]
Read Part 1 before reading this one Beyond the mind: No-thinking According to Keating, CP should be “detachment” from thought, getting into a state of “no-thinking” and that “it is […]