By Justin Edwards
Lighthouse Trails Research has just posted a revealing article illustrating the extent to which contemplative spirituality and mysticism (CSM) has infiltrated the evangelical church. In a new book titled, The Big Book of Christian Mysticism, author Carl McColman explains there is no distinction between Christian mysticism and non-Christian mysticism. Proponents of contemplative prayer include Brian McLaren, Leonard Sweet, Tony Campola, Richard Rohr, Richard Foster, Dallas Willard, Rob Bell, and Phyllis Tickle who embrace the teachings of mystics Thomas Merton, Brennan Manning, Henri Nowen, and Brother Lawrence. However, you might be surprised to learn popular teachers such as Rick Warren, Beth Moore, Mark Driscoll, Bill Hybels, Max Lucado, John Ortberg, and even a major Christian empire like Focus on the Family endorse these practices.Please take the time to see how these share a common thread in contemplative spirituality by clicking on the following link to the LHTR blog: Brian McLaren and Richard Foster’s Editorial Team Agree with Lighthouse Trails – Contemplative Prayer and Eastern Mysticism Are Same Thing
The article closes with this bottom line and offers the concluding p.s.:
To those who know and embrace the glorious Gospel of Christ, there can be no fellowship with religions that reject the very foundation of the biblical Christian faith. Something is radically wrong when someone who claims to be a Christian has a sense of solidarity with someone who has a view that man is divine (i.e., man is God). Shear logic should point out the truth of what we are trying to say. Lighthouse Trails’ hope is that you look at this issue with an open mind and honest discernment. The truth is in plain view.
P.S. If you have had family members or friends who have rejected or ridiculed you for speaking up against contemplative spirituality (i.e., spiritual formation), show them this article.
This is that important. You might also want to check out the following post that lists common buzzwords and major proponents of CSM: Emergence Christianity - Naming Names and Providing Terms. Please don't sweep this under the rug or brush it off and accuse these matters as legalism. The visible church is very sick, and it's a blaring indication that Jesus Christ is coming for His True Church soon. What we are witnessing is the falling away of the church (2 Thessalonians 2:3), and we must arm ourselves with the whole armor of God and defend the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. Deception is running amok, and it's imperative we cling to sound doctrine, never compromising the truth.
Please heed the warnings.
Past the Pearly Gates in heaven there are different rooms for different religions set up for orientation, but one has to remain silent when passing the Christian room. Christians think they are the only ones there
ReplyDeleteHi soma,
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by and I wanted to let you know I approved your comment for the sake of discussion. Should you return, I'd like to ask you a question especially since you are heavily immersed into CSM (per your website).
You allude in your comment that all faiths lead to heaven. My question for you is, how do you know that to be true? What do you base your information on?
Looking forward to your comment.
There is only one God. Ephesians 4:6 NLT
ReplyDeleteSoma, that Scripture is referring to God dwelling in believers, not in all humans. This is what the NKJV says, "one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in YOU all." This translation makes it more clear that Paul was addressing the Body of Christ. The whole chapter of Ephesians 4 is regarding the Church, not humanity as a whole.
ReplyDeleteSoma, do you consider yourself a good person?