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I feel the same as Fr Seraphim, at first I thought Alan Watts was great but he could never give me what Christ gives me. I still consider him a good entertainer but he doesn't have the Truth.

I first was interested in watts. But then I the truth came and called me. There is no universe without the creator

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PRAY FOR US FR. SERAFIM ❤ WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH ❤

It does not surprise me at all that Rose went into the Orthodox Church considering it has much in common with Eastern Mysticism. Theosis is.... "A central part of the Orthodox Church’s theology is the notion of deification, more properly known as theosis. This concept of theosis is a crucial underpinning of Orthodox belief and practice, and is integral to Orthodox mysticism. To support this concept of theosis, the Orthodox theologians quote certain “Church Fathers”, such as Irenaeus, Athanasius of Alexandria, and Gregory Nazianzen. Timothy Ware comments, “Such, according to the teaching of the Orthodox Church, is the final goal at which every Christian must aim: to become god, to attain theosis, ‘deification’ or ‘divinization’. For Orthodoxy our salvation and redemption mean our deification.” Nevertheless, theosis is sought by different means, including Hesychasm, the Jesus Prayer, and Light Mysticism." It is becoming God through mystical means is nothing short of Eastern Mysticism. Hesychasm (meditiation technique), Jesus prayer (repetitive chant), and light mysticism (meditative tequnique) are all borrowed from the eastern mystics. It is nothing close to what the Bible teaches about Soteriology.

“There are two ways, one of life and one of death and there is a great difference between the two ways”- The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles to the Nations, known as the Didache

The most monstrous ego in contemporary Christian theology. All that learning and it taught him nothing about humility.

Thanks for taking the time- and I imagine it involved a lot- to cut this together. You are truly a vessel of God's loving grace❤❤❤

Each one a mic drop moment. Good on Bentley Hart❤😂🎉

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Whoa good job here brother this is exquisite glory to God!

Name of the track at 0:35 ? That flute sound

I'm Indian and really love the writings and works of Fr Seraphim Rose of blessed memory. He was one of my major inspiration for my journey to Holy Orthodoxy.

I found Alan watts when I was 15 or so. I had left Catholicism but my thirst for truth and spiritual fulfillment then led me to Terence McKenna who I would say was the modern day Alan watts. Terence’s vocabulary and speeches were so interesting and thought provoking. I now see them for what they are which is empty word play. I, like many other young men, am cursed with intellectual curiosity which can lead one down a road of searching for searchings sakes and taking risks via drugs or other means. I hope to find Christ and be cured from my searching once and for all.

Father Seraphim Rose is an antichrist

Seraphim rose is anathema for me now

Translation: "Jung was wrong because we deny the validity of any Western thought on that basis alone"

wake up babe, new cm Bradley video just dropped

Nice, thank you.

There is a difference between discussing with those you disagree with in pursuit of the truth, and platforming destructive views of the intolerant. There are an infinite number of false and irrational positions, but only a finite number of true and rational positions. And some positions are clearly and provably irrational and false. We must be intolerant of the intolerant (see: paradox of tolerance). In the examples you have shown, one should not platform those with intolerant views. If your views are intolerant or obviously wrong, they should not be shown tolerance and should not be platformed. Discuss with them if they have new information, sure. But platform them? No.

Seraphim Roses view of Watts resonates with my view of modern spirituality coming into adulthood having been brought up Catholic…a smorgasbord of choice to suit oneself. Ironically I fell into it myself keeping an open mind to the idea that our consciousness was evolving. However believing in anything led to believing in nothing concrete and a black hole. When faced with the prospect of that abyss I realised that the only option left was to turn back to God. Back to traditional Catholicism and the spiritual light that I have experienced is one that I never did as a younger person. But the path went through Orthodoxy because of its fearless adherence to tradition in the face of modernist seductions. I appreciate its role in reminding Catholics of our duty to tradition and the truth. Maybe one day the two paths may again become one in God again.

Like, Share, Subscribe, Pray, Give Thanks. Plato, Republic VI.490a-b

This is interesting. I myself am very thankful for Jung. If it weren’t for him, I don’t think I would have been humble enough to see my flaws and my errors. This beginning stages of humility is what got me to first accept Christ, and then Orthodoxy. Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on Carl Jung.

There are lots of teachers. Nearly all of them fail "the test of the teacher". So far the only ones that haven't failed are Jesus Christ and the Saints. I've been in a similar path as Seraphim Rose, except I never had money for university. I arrived a little later to nearly the same place though, and here I am. Will I become an Orthodox monk at age 58? I don't know. Let me learn to pray first, and be baptized. I have lots of reading to do.

Sadhu, sadhu, sadhu

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Thnks bro ❤

I was a hardcore atheist most of my life. I hit the bottom of that empty pit when I was in my early twenties and, following its logical conclusion, wanted to end my life. I didn’t, and through the orchestration of my life events I opened up to eastern thought, taught by the minds of Alan Watts and Ram Dass. It was Watts who really resonated with me, and when I had a radical encounter with Jesus Christ that I wasn’t expecting or prepared for, I was able to experience Him for all He is. I still carry that undercurrent of mysticism that the structure of Christendom seems to have lost. Behold the Spirit still opens up Christ to me to this day. Alan Watts was a striking human being who rippled into my life through time in ways that God was able to use to bring me back home to Him.

Thank you. Now I can educate myself properly ❤

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So what if Alan Watts was an alcoholic. All the great artists and entertainers were alcoholics and highly flawed humans. But because of their skill they were able to make us see and think in a different way to what is considered normal. He also never claimed to be enlightened. He's an entertainer and that's it. If you want something more than that then good luck to you.

Title should be: Alcoholic misanthrope on Alan Watts

I think rose makes some intense claims. Calling people pauedo this and that. I see why he turned to christianity. I enjoy rose and the orthodox sentiment. This said. Christianity and orthodoxy included treats those on their way with such harsh tones. I hear those that speak like hindus speak so compassionately and lovingly of those who have not found light. Those of the world. Christians (understanding that Eugene wrote this before his conversion) are often so convicting of those who do not follow their path. Derogatory of them. I find it fitting that father rose did convert. I like rose. I also like watts. I also like ram dass. And though i still go down my path, never will i call a misguided soul a devil. Nor will i fear the everlasting unchanging god. Just seems so silly to.

Watts started me into the path of eastern mysticism. Ultimately I still listen to his lectures because he has a brilliantly worded basis. But I always find myself accompanying him with other speakers and teachers like ram dass. I must agree that Watts was an armchair theologian. But bless him still for all that he has done. Had not been for him many might still be lost and seeking. I know I would.

I do not understand why this guy is considered some sort of great mind or writer. I'm just going to assume some of his other works are more impressive.

The video makes me like Buddhism more funnily enough

How do you spell the name of that Taoist scholar? I can't find anything online

For the record, Watts died in 1973, not 74.

I can't find a debate between Hart and any of the people he criticizes probably because their philosophical foundations are so different that a discussion would be next to impossible.

Someone with clout send this to Jordan Peterson.

ok.... and... what?

Hart is a pompous windbag.

@CMBradley - Hats off to you, Bradley. Would you be willing to produce a summary including illustrations from his 2017 lectures and accompanied by his supplemental quotes? Icing on the cake would be to replicate/impersonate JPs voice. Thank you for the consideration. Cheers, rp.

Read the letter that Fr. Seraphim wrote to Merton. ☦️

GOD is our greatest helper, guide, friend and beyond :) ☮️✝️☸️💚🙏

“Stop thinking about it and just experience it” sounds like great advice if you want to become an empty vessel for demonic possession.

Lovely stuff! Did he write this before the death of Ivan Illivich ?

The desert fathers are my favourite of all times! Especially my abba anthony the great, my patron saint. Truly wise words. Amen 🙏☦️

Saw a video recently of Watts just going off on Christianity. Yet not once have I heard him offer up anything negative about Buddhism or Hinduism. Used to be a big “fan” or whatever you want to call it, of him in my early 20’s. Pushing 40 now and my how my perspective has changed!

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