as i understand it you go out someplace remote with just bedding and a change of clothes...you are reccomended by a minister or pastor...it lasts for like three days with no outside contact from the world. I need information please.
2006-08-25 12:07:50 · 8 answers · asked by Alicia H 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Thanks to all who answered. A family memeber was invited to this "event" and I was not able to find anything on the net. Am concerned so anyone else out there who might know....please respond.
2006-08-25 16:10:44 · update #1
I spent quite a bit of time searching on this question and came up with nothing...which made me feel a little concerned.
Many religious groups have various kinds of retreats that can be very helpful. Generally the retreats are guided with skilled leaders and there are often establsihed formats and schedules for the retreat period.
Since I found nothing on this one, I have some questions for you:
What denomination is this? How has the retreat been developed? How long has this been done? Who is in charge? What do others who have done the retreat before have to say about the experience? What provisions have been made for emergencies?
It could be just fine, but the mother in me has red flags coming up. Please get more details before you decide to do this.
I am not trying to discourage you, as I myself have been on a number of silent and other kinds of retreats and they have been very beneficial. Just get the details first and talk it over with others before you take off into the woods.
2006-08-25 15:31:37 · answer #1 · answered by Ponderingwisdom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seriously, never heard of such. I believe a muse has something to do with a religion that practices "whirlling", where they ritually spin for hours on end, round and round in prayer. The muse, I think is the older person who is with the person who is doing the whirlling. There was an article on ABC news some time ago about this, I can't remember the exact name of the religion though. If I were you, I would stay away from anyone asking you to do what you described though.
2006-08-25 12:20:55 · answer #2 · answered by Jimbo 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You don't need to go through a minister for a spiritual walk in the woods. Do it for yourself and you will find your own enlightenment. BUT don't be an idiot and enter the woods unprepared!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DO this own your own for yourself PAY NOTHING TO ANYONE (unless its the campsite fee). Being in the woods alone (yet safe) is a great way to commune with nature and find your own muse.
2006-08-25 12:16:23 · answer #3 · answered by Lee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are nine Muse goddesses. Daughters of Zeus.
They must be talking about something else, or the muse term is applied another way.
2006-08-25 12:15:48 · answer #4 · answered by rangedog 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a scam
2006-08-25 12:09:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would a Christian program be named after a class of pagan goddesses?
It sounds dodgy to me.
2006-08-25 12:11:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like something the mormons would do.
What it means is, think about somthing, deep and serious, abstracted way, state of deep thought.
2006-08-25 12:23:57 · answer #7 · answered by inteleyes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, NEVER.!
2006-08-25 12:12:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋