Interfaith advocate Robert Speigal reviews the history of Roman Catholic Mysticism and it’s role in today’s Interfaith community…
This week’s series of articles spotlights the three monotheistic religions – Christianity, Judaism and Islam – as vehicles to explore relationship with the Almighty beyond the intellectual realm. Most faiths reflect elements of spirituality in terms of “knowing what cannot be known.” Exploring interfaith spirituality includes reflecting upon the mystical dimension of relating to God and Humankind. Increased understanding of mysticism will enhance faith and appreciation for Peoples and individuals with different belief systems.
Christian mysticism was popularized in the Middle Ages and often practiced by women. Some saw visions of the Mother and Child, sometimes as a result of fasting. Others ate a diet consisting only of Eucharist wafers – not only as a sign of their spiritual connection with God, but also a catalyst for having visions. Some of these mystics were later canonized as Catholic saints…
This week’s series of articles spotlights the three monotheistic religions – Christianity, Judaism and Islam – as vehicles to explore relationship with the Almighty beyond the intellectual realm. Most faiths reflect elements of spirituality in terms of “knowing what cannot be known.” Exploring interfaith spirituality includes reflecting upon the mystical dimension of relating to God and Humankind. Increased understanding of mysticism will enhance faith and appreciation for Peoples and individuals with different belief systems.
Christian mysticism was popularized in the Middle Ages and often practiced by women. Some saw visions of the Mother and Child, sometimes as a result of fasting. Others ate a diet consisting only of Eucharist wafers – not only as a sign of their spiritual connection with God, but also a catalyst for having visions. Some of these mystics were later canonized as Catholic saints…
HT: Christian Research Network
Editor's note: The Virginia Baptist Mission Board (SBC) apparently is ok with the Mystical, Interfaith agenda.
Member churches , such as Immanuel Baptist Church of Colonial Heights, Virginia, don't seem to have an issue with this anti-biblical, ecumenical practice either.
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