Christianity and Yoga. Are they compatible? Are the science of yoga and the religion of Christianity truly compatible or are they in conflict? My belief is that they support each other. I'll be spending the next several weeks studying this and will occasionally pass along the development of my understanding. Two words (exoteric and esoteric describing believers have come to my attention from Justin O'Brien's A Meeting of Mystic Paths: Christianity and Yoga that have helped me. Exoteric- the conventional approach to religious truth in our culture wherein believers feel at home among the Bible, the dogmas, beliefs, and rituals with an emphasis on communion and fellowship. These believers live within the borders of their beliefs, which define their religious consciousness. The Baptist has one way, the Quaker another. The symbols of a preferred denomination--the church's beliefs and activities - define for believers their attitude toward life's expectations. I am paraphrasing his words. I have often envied the exoteric believers their comfort and security in their beliefs. I, too, have a strong belief system in place from my Lutheran upbringing. But somehow I know there is more and am exploring the more. Tomorrow I'll write about the esoteric believer. As a clue, one of my teachers refers to us as "believers in exile."
Friday, August 22, 2014
Christianity and Yoga
Christianity and Yoga. Are they compatible? Are the science of yoga and the religion of Christianity truly compatible or are they in conflict? My belief is that they support each other. I'll be spending the next several weeks studying this and will occasionally pass along the development of my understanding. Two words (exoteric and esoteric describing believers have come to my attention from Justin O'Brien's A Meeting of Mystic Paths: Christianity and Yoga that have helped me. Exoteric- the conventional approach to religious truth in our culture wherein believers feel at home among the Bible, the dogmas, beliefs, and rituals with an emphasis on communion and fellowship. These believers live within the borders of their beliefs, which define their religious consciousness. The Baptist has one way, the Quaker another. The symbols of a preferred denomination--the church's beliefs and activities - define for believers their attitude toward life's expectations. I am paraphrasing his words. I have often envied the exoteric believers their comfort and security in their beliefs. I, too, have a strong belief system in place from my Lutheran upbringing. But somehow I know there is more and am exploring the more. Tomorrow I'll write about the esoteric believer. As a clue, one of my teachers refers to us as "believers in exile."
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