Esoteric Christianity. Part 1: Two Kinds of Religion

Esoteric Christianity. Part 1: Two Kinds of Religion

with Father Thomas Keating, Rollie Stanich, and Ken Wilber

written by Corey W. deVos

It has often been said that there is a central paradox in the role of religion throughout history: on the one hand, religion has been the single greatest cause of war and suffering. On the other, religion has been the single greatest source of redemption, salvation, and liberation for humanity. How can we possibly make sense of this double-edged dagger? How can we reconcile the very best qualities of religion with the very worst?

Father Thomas Keating, Rollie Stanich, and Ken Wilber offer their own insight as they discuss the “inside” and the “outside” of the Christian tradition, exploring the rich contemplative legacy that exists at the core of the world’s largest religion….