My pastor says my interest in centering prayer and mystical experiences is dangerous, but these practices feel more alive to me than anything I've found in regular church services.
More people experience this than they realize.
Institutional religion often fears the direct experience that bypasses external authority, creating painful division between authentic seeking and community belonging.
“Where Are You with Christian mysticism — the contemplative tradition?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.