The Influence of Esoteric and Pseudoscientific Disciplines on Christian Spirituality Cover Image

Ezoterinių ir pseudomokslinių disciplinų įtaka krikščioniškajam dvasingumui
The Influence of Esoteric and Pseudoscientific Disciplines on Christian Spirituality

Author(s): Rimas Skinkaitis, Gabrielius Edvinas Klimenka
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Religion and science
Published by: Vytauto Didžiojo Universitetas
Keywords: Esoterism and Christianity; Magical worldview in the Church; Pastoral theology and occult¬ism; The Church's approach to pseudoscience;

Summary/Abstract: The study explores the impact of various pseudoscientific and esoteric ideas on Christian self-awareness. The two spheres of influence associated with esoterics, new religious movements, and pseudoscience are reviewed: a) The positive, which encourages Christians to improve pastoral forms and seek new ways of pastoral care; b) The negative, which distorts the Christian self-consciousness and distracts the believer from conscious and weighed-down evaluation of events and phenomena of life. Considering the problems caused by the influence of esoteric ideas, reveals areas that are discussed in public discourse, but through a negative prism. Thus, the article analyses how the pastoral field becomes hyper-critical and departs from adequate evaluation. The arti¬cle identifies problem areas and provides initial solutions.

  • Issue Year: 100/2019
  • Issue No: 72
  • Page Range: 25-37
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Lithuanian
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