Article - Spiritual Practices: Christian Mantras And Meditation
Chanting of mantras and the practice of meditation are time-honoured traditions in oriental religions like Hinduism and Buddhism. Christi...   » Read the article

Article - Christian Meditation: Trinity Divine And The Holy Streams Trinity Divine And The Holy Streams
Christian Meditation: Trinity Divine and the Holy Streams  "You have learnt that the laws of the Son of Man are seven. Now yo...   » Read the article

Article - Christian Meditation: Christian Meditation - Death Of The Self  
The practice of Christian meditation dates back to the beginning of Christianity; its objective is to daily 'empty the self' to experi...   » Read the article

Article - Hinduism Vs Christianity: Hindu Beliefs Compared With Christian Beliefs
Hinduism vs Christianity: Hindu beliefs compared with Christian beliefs      » Read the article

Article - Peace Of Mind: Power Of Silence
Silence is the womb of the tangible world. In the Christian Biblical version of Creation, God 'spoke' and the world came into being. W...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Christian Hypnotherapy: Alternative Health Dictionary On Christian Hypnotherapy
Christian hypnotherapy: One of the services offered by the Abunda Life Church, in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Its other services include ...   » Read the article

Article - Introduction To Meditation: How To Meditate
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Article - Dream Healing: Asclepius And Dream Healing
Asclepius was the Greek god of healing. His healing sanctuaries were found throughout the known Hellenic world. This tradition was active...   » Read the article

Article - Christ And Budda: Jesus Through Buddhist Eyes
Christ and Budda: Jesus Through Buddhist Eyes His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, speaking to a capacity audience in the Albert Hall in 1984 u...   » Read the article

Article - Christian Faith: Christian Definition Of True Reality
Christian Definition of True Reality How does one define reality from the perspective of faith? St Anselm defines theology as "fait...   » Read the article

Article - Breathing Meditation: Radio Interview With Swami Prajnanananda Giri
Breathing Meditation: Radio Interview with Swami Prajnanananda Giri This is a transcription of an interview with Swami Praj–anananda Gir...   » Read the article

Article - Jesus In India: Why Jesus Belongs To The East  
According to a Los Angeles Times report, the book titled The Second Coming of Christ: The Resurrection of Christ Within You claims tha...   » Read the article

Article - Christian Science: Inspiration To Persist
Inspiration to persist Using in part the life of Joseph in the Bible as an example of one who persisted and found fulfillment despite se...   » Read the article

Article - Christian Science: Epiphany - Amid Darkness, Light
Epiphany: Amid darkness, light There's a temptation to feel a little bit of a letdown this time of year, even after a really great holi...   » Read the article

Article - Sacred Sexuality: The Principles And Practices Of Tantric Yoga
Sacred Sexuality: The Principles and Practices of Tantric Yoga We are in a season of accelerated personal and global awakening, a season...   » Read the article

Article - Life And Death: Central Mystery Of Christian Faith
The most well-known mystery in Christianity is the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. It is said that three men died on crosses in o...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Salvation: A Christian Theological Dictionary On Salvation
A Christian theological definition of Salvation according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry:   "...   » Read the article

Article - Introduction To Meditation: Introductory Class On Meditation
 This is a course in meditation. This course is for beginners and advanced alike. The process of meditation taught in these pages is...   » Read the article

Article - Christian Science: What Makes The Good Book So Good?
What makes the Good Book so good? Article explores how the Bible has impacted the authorÕs life, including how what it taught her about ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Christian Yoga: Alternative Health Dictionary On Christian Yoga
Christian Yoga: Wholistic modality promoted by the Institute of Wholistic Studies (at Our Lady of Lourdes Wellness Center), in Colling...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Prophet: A Christian Theological Dictionary On Prophet
A Christian theological definition of Prophet according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry:   " P...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ark Of The Covenant: A Christian Theological Dictionary On Ark Of The Covenant
A Christian theological definition of Ark of the Covenant according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry: &nb...   » Read the article

Dictionary - The Word: A Christian Theological Dictionary On The Word
A Christian theological definition of The Word according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry:   " ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Christian Positive Thinking: Alternative Health Dictionary On Christian Positive Thinking
Christian Positive Thinking (CPT): Group of Neo-Christian philosophies that embraces Pealeism, Possibility Thinking, and Positive Conf...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Christian: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Christian
Christian 1)    (Christos) Someone who is a follower of Jesus. The followers of Jesus were first called "Christian...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Eternal Life: A Christian Theological Dictionary On Eternal Life
A Christian theological definition of Eternal life according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry:   &qu...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Eternal Security: A Christian Theological Dictionary On Eternal Security
A Christian theological definition of Eternal Security according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry:  ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - False Prophet: A Christian Theological Dictionary On False Prophet
A Christian theological definition of False Prophet according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry:   &q...   » Read the article

Article - Christian Science: From Perfectionism To Perfection
From perfectionism to perfection Everything had to be perfect.   My perfect life was filled with homemaking, committee work and ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Fast - Fasting: A Christian Theological Dictionary On Fast - Fasting
A Christian theological definition of Fast - Fasting according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry:   &...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Reconciliation: A Christian Theological Dictionary On Reconciliation
A Christian theological definition of Reconciliation according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry:   &...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Conditional Immortality: A Christian Theological Dictionary On Conditional Immortality
A Christian theological definition of Conditional immortality according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry: ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Testament: A Christian Theological Dictionary On Testament
A Christian theological definition of Testament according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry:   "...   » Read the article

Article - Christian Science: The Walk With God
The walk with God The steps you take with God render you better able to hear the divine voice and to trust it.   Life often presen...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Immortality: A Christian Theological Dictionary On Immortality
A Christian theological definition of Immortality according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry:   &quo...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Christian, Paul: Mysticism Magick Dictionary On Christian, Paul
CHRISTIAN, PAUL French occultist (1811-1877), best known for his Histoire de la Magie (1870). He regarded the "Book of Thoth"...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Cross: A Christian Theological Dictionary On Cross
A Christian theological definition of Cross according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry:   " Cro...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dowsing: A Christian Theological Dictionary On Dowsing
A Christian theological definition of Dowsing according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry:   " D...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Evil: A Christian Theological Dictionary On Evil
A Christian theological definition of Evil according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry:   " Evil...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Apocrypha: A Christian Theological Dictionary On Apocrypha
A Christian theological definition of Apocrypha according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry:   "...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Communion: A Christian Theological Dictionary On Communion
A Christian theological definition of Communion according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry:   "...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Capital Sins: A Christian Theological Dictionary On Capital Sins
A Christian theological definition of Capital sins according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry:   &qu...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Guilt: A Christian Theological Dictionary On Guilt
A Christian theological definition of Guilt according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry:   " Gui...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Occult: A Christian Theological Dictionary On Occult
A Christian theological definition of Occult according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry:   " Oc...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Catholic: A Christian Theological Dictionary On Catholic
A Christian theological definition of Catholic according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry:   " ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Diaspora: A Christian Theological Dictionary On Diaspora
A Christian theological definition of Diaspora according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry:   " ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deity: A Christian Theological Dictionary On Deity
A Christian theological definition of Deity according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry:   " Dei...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Adoptionism: A Christian Theological Dictionary On Adoptionism
A Christian theological definition of Adoptionism according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry:   &quo...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Divinity: A Christian Theological Dictionary On Divinity
A Christian theological definition of Divinity according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry:   " ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Trinity, Christian: Mysticism Magick Dictionary On Trinity, Christian
TRINITY, CHRISTIAN The Trinity derives from the Neoplatonic, Gnostic understandings of ancient philosophy in which 3 basic facts preva...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Revelation: A Christian Theological Dictionary On Revelation
A Christian theological definition of Revelation according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry:   "...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Christian Fundamentalism: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Christian Fundamentalism
Christian Fundamentalism Fundamentalism is a Protestant view that affirms the absolute and unerring authority of the Bible, rules out ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ascension: A Christian Theological Dictionary On Ascension
A Christian theological definition of Ascension according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry:   "...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Immaculate Conception: A Christian Theological Dictionary On Immaculate Conception
A Christian theological definition of Immaculate Conception according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry: &...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Jesus: A Christian Theological Dictionary On Jesus
A Christian theological definition of Jesus according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry:   " Jes...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Conversion: A Christian Theological Dictionary On Conversion
A Christian theological definition of Conversion according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry:   "...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Baptismal Regeneration: A Christian Theological Dictionary On Baptismal Regeneration
A Christian theological definition of Baptismal Regeneration according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry: ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bible: A Christian Theological Dictionary On Bible
A Christian theological definition of Bible according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry:   " Bib...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Anti-christian Strategies: Mysticism Magick Dictionary On Anti-christian Strategies
ANTI-CHRISTIAN STRATEGIES "My earlier views of the unsoundness of the Christian scheme of salvation and the human origin of the s...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Christian Science: Alternative Health Dictionary On Christian Science
Christian Science (Science): Religion founded in 1879 by Mary (Morse) Baker Eddy (1821-1910).   Christian Science basic principl...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Eschatology: A Christian Theological Dictionary On Eschatology
A Christian theological definition of Eschatology according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry:   &quo...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Advent: A Christian Theological Dictionary On Advent
A Christian theological definition of Advent according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry:   " Ad...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Cherub/cherubim: A Christian Theological Dictionary On Cherub/cherubim
A Christian theological definition of Cherub/Cherubim according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry:   ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Calvinism: A Christian Theological Dictionary On Calvinism
A Christian theological definition of Calvinism according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry:   "...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Capital Punishment: A Christian Theological Dictionary On Capital Punishment
A Christian theological definition of Capital punishment according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry: &nbs...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Annihilationism: A Christian Theological Dictionary On Annihilationism
A Christian theological definition of Annihilationism according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry:   ...   » Read the article

Article - Christian Science: New YearÕs Resolutions - With A Spiritual Edge
New YearÕs resolutions - with a spiritual edge Thought is where positive change begins.   Along with the new year comes a feeling ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Absolution: A Christian Theological Dictionary On Absolution
A Christian theological definition of Absolution according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry:   "...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christian Meditation: Encyclopedia - Christian Meditation
Christian meditation is a form of quiet (but not necessarily silent) contemplation often associated with prayer or scripture study. It is...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Canon: A Christian Theological Dictionary On Canon
A Christian theological definition of Canon according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry:   " Can...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Disciple: A Christian Theological Dictionary On Disciple
A Christian theological definition of Disciple according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry:   " ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Apologetics: A Christian Theological Dictionary On Apologetics
A Christian theological definition of Apologetics according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry:   &quo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christian Mysticism: Encyclopedia - Christian Mysticism
Mysticism is the philosophy and practice of a direct experience of God. Although it needs to be born in mind that 'experience' is a hotly...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Thomas Merton: Encyclopedia - Thomas Merton
Thomas Merton (January 31, 1915 – December 10, 1968) was an American Trappist monk and author, born in Prades in the Pyrénées-Orienta...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Negative Theology: Encyclopedia - Negative Theology
Negative theology - also known as the Via Negativa (Latin for "Negative Way") and Apophatic theology - is a theology that attempts to des...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pseudo-dionysius The Areopagite: Encyclopedia - Pseudo-dionysius The Areopagite
Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite, also known as pseudo-Denys, is the name scholars have given to an anonymous theologian and philosopher o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gnosticism: Encyclopedia - Gnosticism
Gnosticism is a blanket term for various mystical initiatory religions, sects and knowledge schools, which were most prominent in the fir...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christianity: Encyclopedia - Christianity
History of Christianity Jesus of Nazareth The Apostles Ecumenical councils Great Schism The Crusades Reformation The Trinity God the Fath...   » Read the article

Article - Christian Science: The Peace Of Christmas - Today And Every Day
The peace of Christmas - today and every day The saving Christ-GodÕs message of peace-is with you right now.   Imagine looking in ...   » Read the article

Dictionary -  : A Christian Theological Dictionary On  
A Christian theological definition of   according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry:   " Ne...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gnosticism: Encyclopedia Ii - Gnosticism - Gnosticism In Modern Times
Gnosticism has been treated at length by several modern authors, philosophers and psychologists: William Blake, the nineteenth century R...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christianity: Encyclopedia Ii - Christianity - Differences In Beliefs
Christianity - Nicene Creed. One statement describing the beliefs of a majority of Christians is the Nicene Creed, ratified as the univ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christian Mysticism: Encyclopedia Ii - Christian Mysticism - The Practice Of Christian Mysticism
While such phenomena are often associated with mysticism in general, including the Christian variety, for Christians the emphasis is else...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christianity: Encyclopedia Ii - Christianity - Worship And Practices
Orthodox and Catholic believers describe Christian worship in terms of the seven sacraments or "mysteries." These include baptism, the Eu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pseudo-dionysius The Areopagite: Encyclopedia Ii - Pseudo-dionysius The Areopagite - Teaching
His works are mystical and show strong neo-platonic influence. For example he uses Plotinus' well known analogy of a sculptor cutting awa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gnosticism: Encyclopedia Ii - Gnosticism - Sources
Gnosticism - Heresiologists and gnostic detractors. Prior to the discovery of the Nag Hammadi library in 1945 (arguably until its trans...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Negative Theology: Encyclopedia Ii - Negative Theology - In The Jewish Tradition
In Jewish belief, God is defined as the Creator of the universe: "In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth" (Genesis 1:1); s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pseudo-dionysius The Areopagite: Encyclopedia Ii - Pseudo-dionysius The Areopagite - Teaching
His works are mystical and show strong neo-platonic influence. For example he uses Plotinus' well known analogy of a sculptor cutting awa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gnosticism: Encyclopedia Ii - Gnosticism - Gnosticism In Modern Times
Gnosticism has been treated at length by several modern authors, philosophers and psychologists: William Blake, the nineteenth century R...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Thomas Merton: Encyclopedia Ii - Thomas Merton - Background
Merton was educated in the United States and France before attending Oakham School in England. His father was an artist from New Zealand ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gnosticism: Encyclopedia Ii - Gnosticism - Overview
The complex nature of gnostic teaching and the fact that much of the material relating to the schools comprising Gnosticism has tradition...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gnosticism: Encyclopedia Ii - Gnosticism - Etymology And Philosophical Context
Gnosticism - The meaning of 'gnosis'. The word gnosticism is a modern construction, though based on an antiquated linguistic expression...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christianity: Encyclopedia Ii - Christianity - Persecution
Christians have frequently suffered from persecution. During the first three centuries of its existence, Christianity was regarded with s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christianity: Encyclopedia Ii - Christianity - Denominations
Within Christianity, numerous distinct groups have developed, with diverse beliefs that vary widely by culture and place. Since the Refor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Negative Theology: Encyclopedia Ii - Negative Theology - In The Christian Tradition
One of the first to articulate the theology was Pseudo Dionysius. Exemplars of the via negativa, the Cappadocian Fathers of the 4th centu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christianity: Encyclopedia Ii - Christianity - History And Origins
Christianity began within Judaism among the followers of Jesus of Nazareth. Under the leadership of the Apostles Peter and Paul it opened...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gnosticism: Encyclopedia Ii - Gnosticism - History
Gnosticism - The development of the Syrian-Egyptian school. Though the notion of a direct inheritance between the schools described abo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christianity: Encyclopedia Ii - Christianity - Beliefs
Enormous diversity of belief exists among Christians. Nevertheless, certain doctrines have come to characterize the mainstream of Christi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christianity: Encyclopedia Ii - Christianity - Differences In Beliefs
Christianity - Nicene Creed. One statement describing the beliefs of a majority of Christians is the Nicene Creed, ratified as the univ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gnosticism: Encyclopedia Ii - Gnosticism - Gnosticism In Pop Culture
Gnosticism has also seen something of a resurgence in popular culture in recent years. This may be related, certainly, to the sudden avai...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gnosticism: Encyclopedia Ii - Gnosticism - Lifestyle
Most Gnostics practiced celibacy and asceticism, on the grounds that the pleasures of the flesh induced the subject to remain ignorant of...   » Read the article