Audio interview about Richard Rohr as guest of Dave Jenkins of Contending for the Word with Servants of Grace. From Contending for the Word: In this episode of Contending for the […]
From Christianity to Taoism The Bowen Technique, or Bowen Therapy, was started by Thomas Bowen (1916-1982), a professing Christian (with no medical training). However, Bowen Therapy is not consistent with […]
Audio interview on Grounding (also called Earthing) with ex-psychic Jenn Nizza.
You may be wanting to speak to your church leaders if you have had concerns with John Mark Comer’s teachings, particularly if the church is using the Practicing the Way […]
Video interview as guest of the Unknown Webcast (Don Veinot and Ron Henzel) discussing Mindfulness and related issues, also with guest ex-New Ager Doreen Virtue
Four videos from the Bible Project made in consultation with Dr. Michael Heiser present several disturbing issues, including claims not found in the Bible and a few contradicting it. This constitutes yet more concern about Tim Mackie and his Bible Project that churches need to be aware of.
Video interview as guest of Elaine of JW Escape; I give my story and discuss New Age deceptions.
Most of the book, Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools, by Tyler Staton, is not about Contemplative practices. Staton uses what is often called the Lord’s Prayer as a template […]
This is an audio interview as a guest of Issues Etc. discussing a Pew research poll that showed a rise in popularity of astrology, tarot cards, psychics, palm readers, and […]
What this adds up to is mysticism, and a mystical view is a natural result of contemplative practices that apparently have captivated Mackie. Mysticism is not a matter of transcending logic or thought; it is actually contra logic and thought. This is why all contemplative teachings downgrade the mind . It is always found in esoteric teachings that there is something profound beyond words and reason that one can experience – a hidden or secret experience and/or wisdom. This is exactly how I thought for over 20 years.
Mackie is planting not only the idea that gaining perception of “another reality” or a “super reality” is positive, but he is offering the means for it through the contemplative practices, which will alter perceptions over time.