People often defend practices like yoga and visualization, saying that such things are actually neutral . . . and are problems only if we put religious aspects into them. Is…
“Step into My Parlor,” Said the Spider
Tag: interspirituality
Is It or Isn’t It?
There are a number of spiritual practices accepted in the church these days that authorities admit originated in Eastern religions or occult ritual. But we’re assured that the questionable aspects…
What Would the Apostle John Think?
In the summer of 2016, I enjoyed seeing the truly magnificent architecture of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine (Episcopal) in NYC. I’m assuming this cathedral was named after…
The Trouble with Thomas
A number of Christian writers/speakers steer us to follow Thomas Merton. As a matter of fact, a number of Protestants visit his monastery on a sort of spiritual pilgrimage. Some…
The Blood of the Lamb
The Parliament of the World’s Religions meets every year. One of the speakers in 2015, Diana Butler Bass, has written a book, Christianity After Religion. The cover advertises “a renewed…