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John Speers
Ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you. -- Jesus (Matt. 7:7 )
I have been a spiritual seeker all my life. A significant part of my journey has been an attraction-repulsion struggle with my Christian roots. Encountering KW's books some years back brought a wonderful affirmation of the path I have been traveling.
I have been doing Centering Prayer for 35+ years. I love the apophatic mystical tradition—Meister Eckhart, John of the Cross, Marguerite Porete, and the whole gang.
In 2005 I took a break from my career as a computer programmer to attend Drew University Theological School. Completed my M.Div. in 2008 with intentions to seek ordination in the United Church of Christ in conjunction with starting a more integral sort of congregation here in New York's Hudson Valley. Have since become very jaded about the viability of traditional church structures and about whether Christianity is really a healthy spiritual path for people today given its immense distortions and negative baggage. Still working through that one.
Perspectives
Inquiry Responses and Comments
which "God"?Posted September 21st, 2009 in response to the role of jesus in inter-spiritual...
the crucified God remainsPosted September 16th, 2009 in response to the role of jesus in inter-spiritual...
but, is the tension self-inflicted?Posted September 16th, 2009 in response to the role of jesus in inter-spiritual...
Thanks!Posted September 14th, 2009 in response to the role of jesus in inter-spiritual...
What does an integral Christianity hold...Posted September 10th, 2009 in response to the role of jesus in inter-spiritual...