I am cautiously optimistic...
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...
Not sure what the skepticism is about. As a believer in Jesus Christ and a public high school teacher (truly fighting the "good fight"), I applaud any attempt to question Darwinism. I live it up close and personal what today's youth are up against.
ReplyDeleteMaybe as believers we should spend more time supporting folks/movements that cause people to question status quo. Instead of casting a jaundice eye at a perfect opportunity to question and witness.