[Oh boy, opening up the floodgates for this one, but i do really want to know.
Non-Christians: Not the time to answer - I'm looking to find out what THEY think. As such, since you do not fall under the category it goes beyond the scope of the question.]
Thomas Merton - Trappist monk, author of man books attempting to explain bridge the east/west divide in terms of religion and mysiticism. Some say he's a genius, others say he's a heretic.
Your thoughts?
2007-10-04 05:08:05 · 6 answers · asked by D.Chen 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Personally I love his writings. "The Ascent to Truth" changed my outlook greatly. He opened up my mind to so many things I had never thought of. I think that labeling him a "heretic" is very narrow-minded and puts limitations on the God who is the Limitless One. I try to live my life by this famous Merton quote:
"Happiness is not a matter of intensity but of balance, order, rhythm and harmony."
Amen.
2007-10-04 05:14:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Who can one be Wise or even a genius if he does not know God? Paul was wise and enlightened and wrote most of the books of the Bible. He was a genius also. He spoke with clarity.
This man you speak of I am sure he was a author of man books. I know you are saying many books. Apparently these books where just for men due to their religious and mysticism content. The world might have said he is a genius. But the Christian say that he is a heretic. Many may have thought he was wise and enlightening but that is a matter of ones own opinion. When you know nothing you can see nothing. Thomas Merton had no sight. Occult like teaching. It was beyond understanding. Wisdom is Proverbs 8.
2007-10-04 05:56:29 · answer #2 · answered by God is love. 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. numerous the Founding Fathers have been Deists, not Christians. Deists have faith that a extra robust capability created the universe, then stepped away. In different words, there are no regulations surpassed out via the preferrred being, and there is not any Bible. Deism is a a ways cry from Christianity. the recent international grew to become into all approximately non secular freedom, which means there is not any professional faith. era.
2016-11-07 06:08:02 · answer #3 · answered by piano 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think he pushed the Church's envelope but that is a good thing. Merton was a very wise and deeply spiritual man, based on the things by him I have read.
2007-10-04 05:11:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that anyone outside the Roman Catholic church has heard of him, or has paid him any mind.
I gather that most of the Christians on here are from the U.S., and are therefore most likely Protestant. I don't think that you will get many answers.
2007-10-04 05:18:56 · answer #5 · answered by Randy G 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I don't know anthing about him, but he's a heretic if he goes against God's teachings.
2007-10-04 05:11:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋