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The essential point all Christian Mystics suggest to consider is that biblical literature offers guidance and direction toward truth, but NOT truth itself.
Spiritual Leader Resources toward Christian Mysticism
Important Preface
The reason we have included Christian Mystics in the following is because they are the few who were able to transcend judgmental belief systems and ideologies in order to use religious literature to awaken to truth or enlightenment. It is the enlightened view of Christian Mystics which ALL Christians must seek wholeheartedly to open and embrace – inward God Dwelling – oneness beyond belief and religious limitations.
Revealing Christian Mystics
As a concession to clarity and simplicity, allow us to offer this premise: Jesus was the first Christian Mystic; although, he was NOT Christian. We say this because he was the first person of Christian Record who was fully self realized, awakened, in complete union with God – as God – Infinite Eternal Source. Christianity arose after the physical body of Jesus Christ was no more. Christian Traditions or Religions began as collective manifestation of mind-made attempts to convey THAT which Jesus had discovered beyond belief – beyond mental and conceptual limitations of mind. What was appearing as God in human form, realized its true eternal identity – inward God dwelling – Christ Consciousness – infinite Love – Grace eternal – Heaven on Earth – here now. This realization, or discovery of one’s Universal Nature is possible for every being, Enlightenment – Self Realization. For example, Paul discovered that spoke about the “peace that transcends all understanding.” St. Francis of Assisi spoke, ““Above all the grace and the gifts that Christ gives to his beloved is that of overcoming self.”
It is important to discern the conventional reality as to the limitations of language and communication with respect to ‘Knowing God Beyond Belief’ as Jesus and Christian Mystics realized. Both language and communication arise through mind and belief using objectivity, concepts, and data. Let us offer this question: Is it possible to exist in human form without believing anything whatsoever? That question suggests a delineation from our current modalities of understanding solely based upon brain function; and most likely triggers uncomfortable egoic resistance. To the mystic, (another name for enlightened being), who transcended ego, the answer would be ‘Yes.’ Yes, it is possible to live without believing anything, whatsoever. Yet, if we ask ourselves, most everyone would hesitate or instantaneously answer with a response indicating it is not possible.
The Essential Point
The essential point to consider here is that biblical texts offer guidance and direction towards truth, but yield absolutely no inherent truth within the writing. Only indescribable truth holds inherent truth before belief. A very insidious problem with spiritual texts is that once the guidance is locked into a belief or belief system, (which is mind-ego), then THAT which Jesus and Christian Mystics knew beyond belief becomes veiled or blocked. Within the last sentence holds the fundamental challenge of all spiritual confusion, religious texts, and internal conflict; that is: We must individually rise above or drop belief in order to know truth of our existence – God; or, we will continue disagreeing with other’s beliefs. Please understand, there is no possibility of a unifying belief. All beliefs offer a division. Really, you can see this for yourself. If you are Christian, just continually ask God for this insight until you see it. Here is the question of discernment:
“What is more powerful, Believing or Knowing?”
When we contemplate this question with an open mind and heart, the understanding that true knowing is beyond the limitations of the divisive powers of belief and identifying with those beliefs. The challenge with dropping belief in order to know the one infinite source of love – God – is why ALL religions continue to branch and split, because what is in conflict are beliefs (which are endless). We must ask, if spiritual leaders were actually speaking from a platform of which there is only ONE truth, then how can ONE ever become split? Take a moment to honestly, and lovingly, contemplate the last sentence. ONE eternal truth cannot be split NOR would it want to ever create more division by splitting or branching. What splits are beliefs and personal identities which are divided already.
Through ego-mind, the idea or religion, in the form of belief has been branching off one another for centuries to millennia NOT unifying truth or uniting people – but creating subtle divisions. It is very important to look towards our Ancient and Modern Day Christian mystics for guidance because they are the Realized Masters (as was Jesus) who could see beyond the words – beyond concepts – beyond mind made reasoning – beyond belief; also known as God Realization or in the Christian Mystical Tradition, Christ Consciousness.
One last question, “Do you want to believe in truth or know truth?” Spiritual texts, bibles, etc. are, at best, tools and pointers for one to utilize whom is ready to receive truth beyond belief. Spiritual texts and biblical literature are not lifestyles (although ego has primarily made it so), but in the purest form, ALL true spiritual teachings are destroyers of lifestyles, and personal self images; because those are merely psychological masks superimposed on the face of the ONLY Reality there is; God (reality) Alone Exists.
Dispelling Myths and Understanding Christ Consciousness
Truths of Jesus and Christianity
Retired Bishop John Spong is a deeply awakened being whom by many is seen as a mystic. These videos are certainly two of the most intellectually and spiritually enlightened we have ever seen.
Retired Bishop John Spong on "Hell does not exist."
As Christianity continues blossoming out of the dark ages while still to this day utilized as political leverage, we continue to see old myths and distortions continually challenged to help humankind soften unto truth of existence and awaken – as was Jesus’ plight; and, the destiny of all beings.
Jesus did not die for your sins. Beautiful Sermon.
Who is God? by Fr. Thomas Keating
What is your attitude towards God? This might be the great question for our time. It raises the issue of your relationship with God. Do you believe in God? How do you feel about God?
Toward Understanding Christ Consciousness
Mooji, one of today’s truly enlightened and living Masters, although not a Christian Mystic speaks about the truth of Jesus’ pointings and understanding known in some circles as Christ Consciousness; also, known as Buddha nature, or Self Realization.
Mooji speaks about Christ Consciousness
Christian Mystic Anthony De Mello discusses practical insights and pointers toward God Realization or Waking up to Christ Consciousness.
A Way to God for Today by Anthony De Mello
Centering Prayer by Thomas Keating
This is one of the fastest growing Christian based meditation or prayer methods to truly become one with the divine – as the divine God Consciousness.
Where is God? by Richard Rohr
In keeping with his Franciscan tradition, Father Richard teaches that we can find God’s freely given image in all of creation, beginning with ourselves! The purpose of prayer and religious seeking is to see the truth about Reality, to see what is. And at the bottom of what is is always goodness.
Comparative Overview of Christian Mysticism
The following has been included as a thorough intellectual perspective to provide solid scope and validity as to the depth and profundity of Jewish and Christian Mystics; and the role they play with reference to awakening to Christ Consciousness, Enlightenment, Self Realization, etc.
Bernard Mcginn speaking on "The Nothingness of God in Jewish and Christian Mysticism"
Professor Bernard McGinn, Naomi Shenstone Donnelley Professor Emeritus of Historical Theology and of the History of Christianity in the Divinity School, Chicago University, discusses the idea of the nothingness of God in both Jewish and Christian Mysticism. The lecture was a keynote given at the Mystical Theology Network Conference: ‘Mysticism in Comparative Perspectives’ Glasgow December 2016. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9aJVn3F03Q)
Waking up from the Delusions of Belief
Bishop Carlton Pearson Opens Up The Religious Message That Cost Him Everything - "Everyone is Already Saved"
This is one of the most remarkable awakenings in modern day Christian Religious Circles. Carlton Pearson was one of the most outspoken Evangelical Leaders working under the guidance of Oral Roberts and preaching this for decades, “If you do not accept Jesus as your savior, then you are going to hell.” That is, until he had a spiritual awakening that left him incapable of preaching untrustworthy biblical literature and religious dogma. It is a miraculous portrayal of the power to be free of belief systems causing undue conflict, division, stress, hatred, and self torment.
You can watch this MSNBC exclusive interview “From Hello and Back.”