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...
It is high time that Christians realize and openly proclaim that Islam is a false religion and Allah is a false God. Our tolerance for freedom of religion does not mean we have to validate false religions or Gods. To the contrary we have the freedom to denounce false Gods and false religions.
ReplyDeleteWe don't know at this point (as we don't have all the details), but that doesn't negate the reality and sinfulness of Islamic threats and "honor killings"... or the adoption of many Muslims that it's okay "to lie" if in the "interest" of their prophet and God.
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ReplyDeleteI have not followed this case and don't know the details, but I have no trust in Time magazine. I would have to verify anything they said from a more reliable source.