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What Is Integral Christianity?
Here is the place to start general discussions about Christianity, about Integral theory, and how the two can come together. Please start a discussion of your own, or join one that is already moving! |
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Integral Christian Practice
What does your life practice look like? Does it relate to Christianity? What are your views on prayer? How do you use a first, second, or third person approach to God? Are any Christian rituals meaningful or helpful for you? Let's get talking.... |
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Christianity and Culture is there space for integral?
From George W. and politics, to Christian music, and a huge upswing in the mega-church evangelical movement, there is no denying one form of Christianity is making a home in American culture. But is there room for an alternative Christianity? Can mainstream Christianity really evolve and be a "conveyor belt" (as Ken Wilber put it) to create a cultural shift in America? How has "Christian" culture effected you? Does Integral Christianity stand a chance in America today? Share your thoughts....
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Christian Naturalism!
Naturalism offers a comprehensive way for Christianity to avoid the dualism of body/ spirit, this world/ the afterlife. Naturalism invites people to see their place in a wide and wondrous natural system which is laden with miracles at every turn. Naturalism invites people to embace the sufficiency of the present moment as a divine revelation and opportunity for transformation. Naturalism invites people to a direct experience of spirit, defined as the miraculous inteconnectedness of all things. Check out this link- its an excellent statement of spirituality without dogmatic religion Write up your responses if you read it http://www.naturalism.org/spiritua1.htm Ian |
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Specific and/ or Universal?
Christianity contains universal truths, such as the Sermon on the Mount which encourages inner motivation rather than living by duty. Christianity has been interpeted through the centuries to include specific/ and exclusive beliefs such as faith in Jesus being the only way to God. How do we balance the universal (Christianity has its own language to express truths that are written into nature and most other religions) with the specific( Christianity has unique truths to offer)? |
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Integral Christian Theology
What writers and theologians do you get inspiration from? Are you a fan of Bishop Spong's or others from the Jesus Seminar? Are you interested in the work of Father Thomas Keating or other Christian mystics? Share what you have been reading here!
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Resource Center for Integral and Progressive Christianity
Check out this section for the best websites, classes, events, spiritual centers, churches, retreat centers, newsletters, etc, all focused on Integral and Progressive Christianity. Feel alone on an alternative Christian path no more! |
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1/2/3 God
A first person ("I) perspective on God is the God within. A third person (:it") perspective is the God beyond God; beyond words and concepts and beyond classification. This is the realm of mystery and the web of life.
A second person perspective seems to be more problematic in a non theistic Christianity; that is, without a separate, personal, objective God to submit to and have a relationship with. Second person perspectives are essential in most spiritual traditions, in order to transcend self indulgence. This is often the place of discipline and growth. So how do non theistic spirit seekers regain a second person perspective, without falling back on a codependent supernatural being? |
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