Who is 'Thomas Merton' ? Here is a quote from his book, 'CONJECTURES OF A GUILTY BYSTANDER' 1989 edition, pages 157-158... "It is a glorious destiny to be a member of the human race, ... now I realize what we all are .... If only they [people] could all see themselves as they really are ...I suppose the big problem would be that we would fall down and worship each other ... At the center of our being is a point of nothingness which is untouched by sin and by illusions, a point of pure truth ... This little point ...is the pure glory of God in us. It is in everybody." FROM A TIME OF DEPARTING BY RAY YUNGEN (quoting Thomas Merton, Conjectures of a Guilty Bystander (1989 edition, 157-158) There is an attempt today to blend 'new age/new spirituality' practices, such as 'meditation' with Christianity. However, doesn't God's Word tell us that we are not to empty our minds, but to 'meditate on His Word day and night'? (Joshua 1:8) Don't be deceived by 'doctrines' (1 Timothy 4:1) We are also told not to imitate the practices of the unbelieving world that have other gods, and not to have fellowship with those who have fellowship with demons, which will cause us to be in 'spiritual adultery.' (Jeremiah 7:9,10) (2 Corinthians 6:14-17) Yes, we are to love others, no matter what their 'religion' may be, but we as true Christians, are to be 'set apart' from the unbelieving world, and receive our wisdom, joy, and peace from God's Word. God bless you. For information, please watch the following videos on YouTube... PART 1 http://www.youtube.com/user/joiful77#p/u/5/RaccrwYGOsA PART 2 http://www.youtube.com/user/joiful77#p/u/4/iYbqf5aJO2s PART 3 http://www.youtube.com/user/joiful77#p/u/3/EfaqcU_PwvQ For more information, go here... http://74.125.95.132/search?q=cache:tX69AlTyCmQJ:www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/merton.htm+thomas+merton+lighthouse+trails&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us