6. F.C - Knowledge and Understanding (Types of Mysticism)
We have the urge to find out the 'secret of the universe' the 'meaning of life. - The way we look for answers to such an ultimate question is through the experience of God
Longing to escape from loneliness and the feeling of being 'separate' urges in conflict with one another ie. to be an individual and to be accepted
7. Mystical
When the person feels a sense of 'union' with the divine. It involved the spiritual recognition of truths beyond normal understanding
Often described as the feeling of being in the presence of something greater
The adoption of a new religious belief that differs from a previously held belief
8. Intellectual Conversion
A change in the way of thinking about something
A change in behaviour so that the individual does what is thought to be right
Acceptance of a different way of life or worship
9. Social Conversion
Acceptance of a different way of life or worship
A change in the way of thinking about something
A change in behaviour so that the individual does what is thought to be right
10. Conversion
The adaption of a new religious belief that differs from a previously held one
When the person feels a sense of 'union' with the divine. It involves the spiritual recognition of truths beyond normal understandings
A feeling or being in the presence of something greater
11. WJ - Transient
The person receives knowledge of the divine which is not otherwise available. The experience is therefore a direct revelation from God
The person receives knowledge of the divine which is not otherwise available. The experience is therefore a direct revelation from God
May appear to last a long period of time but it may actually have been short - long lasting and involve a change view on the universe. Not permanent
The experience of God goes beyond the human power of description. The person feels they are unable to describe the experience or not to do it justice
12. Nature Mysticism
The idea that humans want to return to God. Mystical Union with God requires the human soul to become like God
Found in the belief that God is immanent. He is everywhere, and therefore be 'united with' in many aspects of nature
The idea of finding the soul and complete self fulfilment
13. Moral Conversion
Acceptance of a different way of life or worship
A change in behaviour so that the individual does what is thought to be right
A change in the way of thinking about something
14. WJ - Noetic
The experience of God goes beyond the human power of description. The person feels they are unable to describe the experience or not to do it justice
The person receives knowledge of the divine which is not otherwise available. The experience is therefore a direct revelation from God
The person receives knowledge of the divine which is not otherwise available. The experience is therefore a direct revelation from God
May appear to last a long period of time but it may actually have been short - long lasting and involve a change view on the universe. Not permanent
15. Soul Mysticism
The idea of finding the soul and complete self fulfilment
Found in the belief that God is immanent. He is everywhere, and therefore be 'united with' in many aspects of nature
The idea that humans want to return to God. Mystical Union with God requires the human soul to become like God