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...
But then what do we do with the behavioral psychologists who suggest that (rather than the problem coming from "inside"), to change people we must change their environment and the contingencies under which they act (rather than acknowledging man to be both self conscious and self determining)?
ReplyDeleteGreat post PL.
Where's responsibility? How's Accountability? Imagine the society trying to operate on this type thinking. Such worldview perspectives, thinking, and results are not only unlivable, but contrary to what we all know to be true!