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Eckhart Tolle Christianity (Understanding Eckhart Tolle - Comparison / Difference with Christianity)
I believe it important that both believers and unbelievers understand the difference between the teaching of Eckhart Tolle and Christianity. Here's a brief post to introduce you to a few of the significant differences. (Note, I've just been exposed to Tolle, but it doesn't seem to take long to discern the differences) Context (the problem)Taken from here .: Despite Oprah and Eckhart's reduction of Christianity to but one "way" amongst many other equally legitimate ways to God, and their calling Christ a "revolutionary" who has been misunderstood by the Church, and who simply came to manifest "Christ-consciousness", a quick search through the internet reveals that many Christians are following Oprah in attempting to fuse together the teachings of Eckhart, and the doctrines of the historical Christian church. Great website to gain quick summary of Eckhart's beliefs/teachings: Ripples on the Surface of Being Key Responses by Eckhart To...
...a SHOCKER, though it shouldn't be.
ReplyDeleteThe truth remains the truth whether espoused (or neglected) by believers, or spoken by unbelievers. (While I'm not familiar with the authenticity, etc. of the things on the video, assuming it is as it is portrayed, this, by the way, is not the first time, God has used the words of an unbeliever to speak truth to gain the attention of believers, especially in areas of neglect or failure to act.
While an experienced exegete can obviously find some faults/weaknesses in what he says, overall I'd have to say he communicates the message rather well... May this be used for more Christians to reflect, to self-examine, and to move forward in greater faithfulness to the great and precious calling we have received.