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There are concerns about why in Lesson 8 of the Truth Project, Del Tackett uses the term “unio mystica” and “oneness.”\u00a0\u00a0 If Christian leaders are going to use these terms (terms that frequently and usually are used by the New Age\/New Spirituality), then these Christian leaders should take care to educate their followers of Satan’s devices and the New Spirituality deception that is so prevalent with the evangelical church today. It may seem petty to some, but using such terms can, even if unknowingly, condition Christians to be more accepting of the concepts. Focus on the Family <\/a>has not shown itself to be a ministry that takes spiritual deception serious in that they have and do continue to promote contemplative spirituality, a spirituality that fits right in with the New Age terms of unio mystica and oneness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One website describes how contemplative prayer is synonymous with unio mystical: [quote]Contemplative prayer helps to calm the mind and cultivate inner silence. It seeks to reach a non-conceptual, loving awareness of the Divine. Its ultimate aim is the unio mystica, the divine union in which the human soul gets merged in the Godhead. http:\/\/meditation-techniques.suite101.com\/article.cfm\/contemplative_prayer#ixzz0xwVSqlTR[\/quote]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are not trying to say here that the Truth Project is necessarily trying to inadvertently promote contemplative mysticism, but we do believe  a caution is worth noting, especially in view of the immense popularity of The Truth Project as well as contemplative spirituality. There is an interesting question and comment by a reader on Del Tackett’s website (http:\/\/deltackett.com\/2007\/09\/20\/a-silent-killer-in-the-house\/). The reader stated: <\/p>\n\n\n

[quote]How does one protect their family from subtle lies mixed with truth in Christian articles, books, etc., in today\u2019s society? For example, our kids were told at church (one we no longer attend) to \u201crepeat a word over and over until your mind becomes silent, thereby silencing your mind\u201d in order to \u201cbecome one with yourself and God.\u201d This church also said you couldn\u2019t deepen in your relationship with God if you didn\u2019t practice the spiritual disciplines put forth by Richard Foster.<\/p>\n

We love your \u201cTruth Project\u201d and would like to hear your thoughts in a blog on the new and upcoming contemplative spirituality, spiritual disciplines, and lectio divina that seems to be taking the Christian world by storm.[\/quote]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This family is obviously concerned about what they see as a clear and present danger today. The question remains, will Focus on the Family and Del Tackett see it? Or will they keep talking about unio mystical and oneness without issuing a strong warning to the body of Christ. Will they continue to promote contemplative advocates like Gary Thomas and Richard Foster? Ironically, the title of Tackett’s website article is called “A Silent Killer in the House” (referring to carbon monoxide). Well, there is a “silent” killer in the church. It is called contemplative prayer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Other information:<\/strong> http:\/\/www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com\/blog\/?p=4497<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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