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...
Dawkins has said that he doesn't debate creationists, because there is no scientific basis for creationism and it only gives them undeserved credibility.
ReplyDeleteI think it would be good to have a debate about creationism on scientific grounds, but I have to agree with Dawkins that creationists have such a poor understanding of science that it would be like debating the existence of Zeus with a bunch of first century pagans.
Debating with creationists is a waste of time. Simple of that.
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