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Alternative Christianity Links: Christian Mysticism and Esoteric Christianity

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Liberal Catholic Church
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A Course in Miracles - famous quotes and sayings
One of the deepest hyped spiritual books of the late 20th century is 'a Course in Miracles' (also known as ACIM). It uses Christian symbols and imagery, but the message is universal and strongly reminiscent of Eastern spirituality (mainly Vedanta).
What's Christian Mysticism?
To many modern Christians, words like "meditation," "mystic," and "mysticism" bring to mind Eastern religions, not Christianity. Certainly Eastern religions are known for their mysticism; however, mysticism is not only a vital part of the Christian heritage as well, but it is actually the core of Christian spirituality.
Rudolf Steiner
Exoteric and Esoteric Christianity.
Annie Besant on Esoteric Christianity, the lesser mysteries
The object of this book is to suggest certain lines of thought as to the deep truths underlying Christianity, truths generally overlooked, and only too often denied.
Gurdjieff on Esoteric Christianity
"What is the relation of the teaching you are expounding to Christianity as we know it?" asked somebody present.
"I do not know what you know about Christianity," answered G., emphasizing this word. "It would be necessary to talk a great deal and to talk for a long time in order to make clear what you understand by this term. But for the benefit of those who know already, I will say that, if you like, this is esoteric Christianity. We will talk in due course about the meaning of these words. At present we will continue to discuss our questions. ”
Esoteric Christianity e-magazine
From the Liberal Catholic Church tradition; on the inner meaning of Christian tradition and thought.
Esoteric Christianity
The Greek Mystery Religions and Their Impact on Christianity.
Ancient sources of the Esoteric Christianity tradition
The Nazarene Way: The Esoteric Teachings of Jesus and the Nazarene Essenes.
Jesus and Chrishna (the Hindu Krishna) compared
Many early Christian theologians noted the extreme similarity between Christianity and other religions such as Hinduism. a henotheistic religion, Mithraism an ancient Pagan religion, etc. Some early Christian leaders attributed the similarities between Christianity and earlier religions to a trick of Satan. They felt that Satan had created many crucified saviors, born of virgins, before Jesus in order to discredit Christianity's uniqueness. Others attribute the similarities to coincidence.
Christian Nonresistance and Pacifism from Anabaptist-Mennonite Sources
Nonresistance is a central practice for the Anabaptist heritage of Christian witness and discipleship. Links to writings by Anabaptist-Mennonite writers on the subject of nonresistance.