Christian Meditation

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Western philosophy highlights the physical world, while Eastern philosophy focuses on the supremacy of the inner mind. In this consciousness-raising work, John and Holly Shobris explore a spiritual blending of both perspectives, using Eastern insights to deepen appreciation for Christian faith. The Eastern emphasis on inner consciousness encourages a shift from mere theological concepts to experiencing Christianity as a profound encounter with one's own consciousness. This transforms Christianity from a rigid adherence to dogma into a vital experience with the Christ within us. Christians often struggle to embody their ideals, not due to a lack of will but because of inadequate theological frameworks. Christianity breaks away from paleotheology, which relied on human sacrifice to connect with the divine, and instead transforms this theme into a life-affirming force of love. Eastern philosophy illuminates the Christian experience, revealing the non-violent essence of its message and the universality of love and unconditional acceptance. It emphasizes the empirical nature of theology, starting with the fundamental experience of our consciousness, which serves as the receptacle for the divine image accessible to all. The book meditates on these theological ideas, seeking to enlighten traditional insights while emphasizing an anthropological and historical understanding of Christianity. Unlike many Christian texts, it underscore