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Nonduality in the Bible … and us

By in Contemplation, Mysticism, Spirituality

A reader writes: I love reading your articles but am new to the terminology. What is “non-dualism” and is it compatible with Biblical truth? Also, why did non-dualism get marginalised? Great questions, both of them, and both point back to Richard Rohr, one of the most dynamic contemplative teachers alive today. Rohr calls Jesus the first nondual [...]

Read full story · Comments { 24 } · July 23, 2012

Getting Started in Contemplative Practice

By in Christian mysticism, Contemplation, Spirituality

A reader writes: I hope you might be able to write me a quick note about a good way to get started in a more contemplative/mystical oriented Christianity.  I was involved in religious fundamentalism for most of my adult life and now I am trying to recover from that.  I am hoping you might point [...]

Read full story · Comments { 12 } · May 7, 2012

Contemplation and the Mind of Christ

By in Spirituality

Some folks — especially those who are familiar with my interfaith work, or my books from before 2005 about neopagan and non-Christian Celtic spirituality — might wonder why I am so committed to the path of Christ. Couldn’t I explore mysticism and meditation and contemplation in a non-sectarian or exclusively interspiritual way? Well, yes, of [...]

Read full story · Comments { 11 } · March 22, 2012

Carl’s and Fran’s Holiday Gift-Giving Guide for 2011

By in Books, Spirituality

Here is a list of books for you to consider for the folks on your Nice List this holiday season. These are all books that either I, or in a few my cases my wife, have read over the past year and feel are worthy of our endorsement. Some of these are new books, and [...]

Read full story · Comments { 0 } · November 25, 2011

Michael Nugent understands idolatry but gets heaven wrong

By in Spirituality

The Irish atheist Michael Nugent has some interesting things to say about the use and abuse of faith in a recent opinion piece published in the Irish Times. Faith ceases to be a virtue when it has little connection with facts of reality, he asserts, and points out that placing our faith in secular “gods” [...]

Read full story · Comments { 0 } · October 31, 2011

Back to the Mountain

By in Christianity, nature, Spirituality

Fran and I spent this past weekend in Sewanee, TN. “The Mountain,” as it is affectionately called, is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been, a college town on the Cumberland Plateau nestled in forested land filled with caves, hiking trails, waterfalls, a natural bridge, and other wonders. It’s the first time we’ve [...]

Read full story · Comments { 0 } · October 18, 2011

Christian Mysticism Class at Evening at Emory begins October 13

By in Announcements, Christian mysticism

There’s still time to register for the Introduction to Christian Mysticism class being offered through the Evening at Emory program. Continuing education credit is available for this 5-week class. To register, click here. Here’s the course description from the Emory website: Introduction to Christian Mysticism Evening at EmoryHumanities and Cultural Studies The renowned twentieth century [...]

Read full story · Comments { 0 } · October 3, 2011
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