2007-01-08 13:17:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
That's an interesting question. I loved his first book but thought most of the others were a bit hokey. I wondered often about his claims, and decided it doesn't really matter - I like the philosophy of his first book, and will take it for what it is (words on paper) and not worry about the source.
He even says, what if it's all my imagination, and God says, couldn't I work through your imagination as easily as anything else? And I thought, good point.
I guess what I really think is that it doesn't matter. I take to heart the parts that speak to me and ignore what doesn't.
2007-01-08 13:27:29 · answer #1 · answered by KC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally believe that his "conversations" with God did take place. I am involved with some of his organizations such as Humanities Team however; I personally do not share all his views.
I am Spiritual and believe one comes to the truth on their own personal journey. It is not up to another to determine my own destiny.
I believe a certain way and I respect the choices that others make for it is not my way to judge anyone else.
I personal began my Spirituality and Neale Donald Walsh's' publications are just a stepping stone to where I am at now.
I believe there is much to benefit in what is said in his books as with all books to include the Bible, and other doctrines.
I believe each of us can choose (or not) to have conversations with God in our own personal way.
It is up to the individual within the oneness to decide for themselves what is truth and what is not.
2007-01-08 13:28:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are those seriously our only two choices? I wouldn't call him a con man, b/c he hasn't targeted any specific group, he hasn't hidden his identity, he hasn't hidden his motives--all of those things, a real conman does, consistently.
Is he a real messenger? He is a messenger. He's getting his ideas from *somewhere,* and they're such positive messages, I doubt they're from Satan. But I wouldn't necessarily label him as a "Prophet."
So... seriously. Is there another choice?
2007-01-08 13:32:41 · answer #3 · answered by Vaughn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll give him credit for thining outside the box. He put together a human philosophy that combines Eastern ans Western ideas. Not a bad mix.
2007-01-08 13:22:21 · answer #4 · answered by Scott M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Never heard of him, but my best guess is con man.
2007-01-15 19:36:05 · answer #5 · answered by curious1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋