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	'''Differences between Christian mysticism and Evangelical mysticism''' are distinct. Some would argue that [[Evangelical mysticism]] is a mere sub type of [[Christian mysticism]]. This argument is not sustainable however, as [[Christian mysticism]] in its philosophies and theologies are based on [[Mystical theology]]. [[Dan Cohn-Sherbok]], (rabbi of Reform Judaism, Professor at the University of Wales, and Jewish theologian) in his book Jewish and Christian mysticism, for example, concludes that both share a belief in divine intermediaries and the via negativa as a true path of enlightenment <ref> Because the concept of "Christ" is completely differently understood in [[Christian mysticism]] as in [[Evangelical mysticism]], [[Christian mysticism]] is comparable to other religions, based on the shared [[mystical theology]] it is based on. Such a comparison is done by [[Dan Cohn-Sherbok]], (rabbi of Reform Judaism, Professor at the University of Wales, and Jewish theologian) in his book Jewish and Christian mysticism,		'''Differences between Christian mysticism and Evangelical mysticism''' are distinct. Some would argue that [[Evangelical mysticism]] is a mere sub type of [[Christian mysticism]]. This argument is not sustainable however, as [[Christian mysticism]] in its philosophies and theologies are based on [[Mystical theology]]. [[Dan Cohn-Sherbok]], (rabbi of Reform Judaism, Professor at the University of Wales, and Jewish theologian) in his book Jewish and Christian mysticism, for example, concludes that both share a belief in divine intermediaries and the via negativa as a true path of enlightenment <ref> Because the concept of "Christ" is completely differently understood in [[Christian mysticism]] as in [[Evangelical mysticism]], [[Christian mysticism]] is comparable to other religions, based on the shared [[mystical theology]] it is based on. Such a comparison is done by [[Dan Cohn-Sherbok]], (rabbi of Reform Judaism, Professor at the University of Wales, and Jewish theologian) in his book Jewish and Christian mysticism,
	ISBN 0852442599 9780852442593 </ref>.		ISBN 0852442599 9780852442593 </ref>.

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	The book [[Dialogue with God]] could be considered a good example of [[Evangelical mysticism]], promoting the [[theology]] of Evangelicals.		The book [[Dialogue with God]] could be considered a good example of [[Evangelical mysticism]], promoting the [[theology]] of Evangelicals.

	===~~Coversations~~ with God as a possible example of Christian mysticism===		===Conversations with God as a possible example of Christian mysticism===

	{{Main\|Conversations with God}}		{{Main\|Conversations with God}}

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	It is important to note that many of the self-styled mystical belief systems arising in recent decades essentially differ from mysticism proper in that they rely on the individual seeker's power and will, whereas in the mystic traditions, the states cannot be initiated by the seeker himself, but only by the Ultimate Being.{{Citation needed\|date=April 2010}} Hence the term ''mystikos''.		It is important to note that many of the self-styled mystical belief systems arising in recent decades essentially differ from mysticism proper in that they rely on the individual seeker's power and will, whereas in the mystic traditions, the states cannot be initiated by the seeker himself, but only by the Ultimate Being.{{Citation needed\|date=April 2010}} Hence the term ''mystikos''.
	It is also important to note that evidence may exist that suggests entheogen induced experiences was an accepted means to connect with the divine by many religious figures of all the worlds religions.		It is also important to note that evidence may exist that suggests entheogen induced experiences was an accepted means to connect with the divine by many religious figures of all the worlds religions.

	~~{{See also\|Christian new religious movement}}~~

	~~{{See also\|Emerging Church}}~~

	====Christian mysticism, Freemasonry and Theosophy====		====Christian mysticism, Freemasonry and Theosophy====

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	==Jesuit conspiracy theories : concern with regards to Christian mysticism==		==Jesuit conspiracy theories : concern with regards to Christian mysticism==

	~~{{Main\|Jesuit conspiracy theories}}~~

	As per the [[Evangelical]] supporters of the Jesuit conspiracy theories, Christian [[mysticism]] and [[gnosticism]] influences that entered the church, is part of a satanic plot of the [[Illuminati]] and [[Freemasonary]] to introduce another kind of [[enlightenment (spiritual)\|enlightenment]] which is [[Luciferian]] in nature and not enlightenment from Jesus Christ. ''Christian mysticism'' according to them, is just another form of mysticism and is totally removed from the fundamentals of biblical Christianity.<ref>[http://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/esp_sociopol_illuminati.htm#Additional_Information Illuminati - Order of The Illumined Wise Men]</ref>		As per the [[Evangelical]] supporters of the Jesuit conspiracy theories, Christian [[mysticism]] and [[gnosticism]] influences that entered the church, is part of a satanic plot of the [[Illuminati]] and [[Freemasonary]] to introduce another kind of [[enlightenment (spiritual)\|enlightenment]] which is [[Luciferian]] in nature and not enlightenment from Jesus Christ. ''Christian mysticism'' according to them, is just another form of mysticism and is totally removed from the fundamentals of biblical Christianity.<ref>[http://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/esp_sociopol_illuminati.htm#Additional_Information Illuminati - Order of The Illumined Wise Men]</ref>
	[[St. John of the Cross]], a well know Christian mystic, who wrote [[dark night of the soul]] also promoted the teachings of the [[Society of Jesus]] (Jesuits). He studied the humanities at a Society of Jesus (Jesuit) school from 1559 to 1563.<ref>[http://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/vatican/esp_vatican19.htm The Jesuits - Los Jesuitas]</ref>		[[St. John of the Cross]], a well know Christian mystic, who wrote [[dark night of the soul]] also promoted the teachings of the [[Society of Jesus]] (Jesuits). He studied the humanities at a Society of Jesus (Jesuit) school from 1559 to 1563.<ref>[http://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/vatican/esp_vatican19.htm The Jesuits - Los Jesuitas]</ref>

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	== Notes and references ==		== Notes and references ==
	~~{{Ibid\|date=November 2010}}~~
	{{Reflist}}		{{Reflist}}

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More definition on the term "Evangelical"

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	In order to aid not only in a distinction between Christian mysticism and Evangelical mysticism, but also to distinguish between the streams active within [[Evangelical mysticism]], the term "Evangelical" needs to be defined more precisely.		In order to aid not only in a distinction between Christian mysticism and Evangelical mysticism, but also to distinguish between the streams active within [[Evangelical mysticism]], the term "Evangelical" needs to be defined more precisely.

	~~{{Main\|Evangelicalism}}~~

	The term [[Evangelical]] has its etymological roots in the [[Greek language\|Greek]] word for "[[gospel]]" or "[[Good news (Christianity)\|good news]]": ''ευαγγελιον (evangelion)'', from ''eu-'' "good" and ''angelion'' "message." In that sense, to be ''evangelical'' would mean to be a believer in the gospel, that is the message of [[Jesus Christ]].		The term [[Evangelical]] has its etymological roots in the [[Greek language\|Greek]] word for "[[gospel]]" or "[[Good news (Christianity)\|good news]]": ''ευαγγελιον (evangelion)'', from ''eu-'' "good" and ''angelion'' "message." In that sense, to be ''evangelical'' would mean to be a believer in the gospel, that is the message of [[Jesus Christ]].

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	===The Origins of Christian mysticism and Gnosticism===		===The Origins of Christian mysticism and Gnosticism===

	~~{{Main\|Gnosticism}}~~

	Whereas Gnosticism has been considered by scholars to originate as a branch of Christianity, alternate theories have proposed traces of Gnostic systems existed some centuries before the Christian Era, thus predating the [[birth of Jesus]].<ref>[http://www.jewishencyclopedia.com/view.jsp?artid=280&letter=G&search=gnosticism Gnosticism Article] from the [[Jewish Encyclopedia]]</ref> The movement spread in areas controlled by the [[Roman Empire]] and [[Arianism\|Arian]] Goths,<ref>Barbarian migrations and the Roman West, 376-568 By [[Guy Halsall]] pg 293 Publisher: Cambridge University Press (January 28, 2008) ISBN 0-521-43491-2 ISBN 978-0-521-43491-1 [http://books.google.com/books?id=S7ULzYGIj8oC&pg=PT359&lpg=PT359&dq=Huneric+Manichaeans.&source=bl&ots=qL0pl-gbSw&sig=54Z95nKOw8iXsL39eSiuKXCFIzE&hl=en&ei=LZsrS-3nIM-Utgetzb2SCQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=3&ved=0CBAQ6AEwAjgK#v=onepage&q=Huneric%20Manichaeans.&f=false]</ref> and the [[Persian Empire]]; it continued to develop in the [[Mediterranean]] and [[Middle East]] before and during the 2nd and 3rd centuries. Conversion to [[Islam]] and the [[Albigensian Crusade]] (1209–1229) greatly reduced the remaining number of Gnostics throughout the [[Middle Ages]], though a few Mandaean communities still exist. Gnostic ideas became influential in the philosophies of various [[esoteric]] [[mystical]] movements of the late 19th and 20th centuries in [[Europe]] and [[North America]], including some that explicitly identify themselves as revivals or even continuations of earlier gnostic groups.		Whereas Gnosticism has been considered by scholars to originate as a branch of Christianity, alternate theories have proposed traces of Gnostic systems existed some centuries before the Christian Era, thus predating the [[birth of Jesus]].<ref>[http://www.jewishencyclopedia.com/view.jsp?artid=280&letter=G&search=gnosticism Gnosticism Article] from the [[Jewish Encyclopedia]]</ref> The movement spread in areas controlled by the [[Roman Empire]] and [[Arianism\|Arian]] Goths,<ref>Barbarian migrations and the Roman West, 376-568 By [[Guy Halsall]] pg 293 Publisher: Cambridge University Press (January 28, 2008) ISBN 0-521-43491-2 ISBN 978-0-521-43491-1 [http://books.google.com/books?id=S7ULzYGIj8oC&pg=PT359&lpg=PT359&dq=Huneric+Manichaeans.&source=bl&ots=qL0pl-gbSw&sig=54Z95nKOw8iXsL39eSiuKXCFIzE&hl=en&ei=LZsrS-3nIM-Utgetzb2SCQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=3&ved=0CBAQ6AEwAjgK#v=onepage&q=Huneric%20Manichaeans.&f=false]</ref> and the [[Persian Empire]]; it continued to develop in the [[Mediterranean]] and [[Middle East]] before and during the 2nd and 3rd centuries. Conversion to [[Islam]] and the [[Albigensian Crusade]] (1209–1229) greatly reduced the remaining number of Gnostics throughout the [[Middle Ages]], though a few Mandaean communities still exist. Gnostic ideas became influential in the philosophies of various [[esoteric]] [[mystical]] movements of the late 19th and 20th centuries in [[Europe]] and [[North America]], including some that explicitly identify themselves as revivals or even continuations of earlier gnostic groups.

	~~{{Main\|Gnosticism in modern times}}~~

	[[Gnosticism]] includes a variety of religious movements, mostly Christian in nature, in the ancient Hellenistic society around the [[Mediterranean]]. Although origins are disputed, the period of activity for most of these movements flourished from approximately the time of the founding of Christianity until the fourth century when the writings and activities of groups deemed heretical or pagan were actively suppressed. The only information available on these movements for many centuries was the characterizations of those writing against them, and the few quotations preserved in such works.		[[Gnosticism]] includes a variety of religious movements, mostly Christian in nature, in the ancient Hellenistic society around the [[Mediterranean]]. Although origins are disputed, the period of activity for most of these movements flourished from approximately the time of the founding of Christianity until the fourth century when the writings and activities of groups deemed heretical or pagan were actively suppressed. The only information available on these movements for many centuries was the characterizations of those writing against them, and the few quotations preserved in such works.

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	Anand Gholap, from Theosophical Institute states:		Anand Gholap, from Theosophical Institute states:
	{{quotation\|"There is no doubt, for any observant person, that what is sometimes called a ‘wave’ of mysticism is passing over the world at the present time. It matters not whether you travel in the East or in the West; it matters not whether you look at the churches or at the many bodies outside the recognised churches in Christendom; wherever you look you see the same fact emerging - that men and women are turning away from external proof towards inner realisation; that they are beginning to feel that not the authority from outside but the authority from within ought to be the guiding force of life; that they are beginning to feel that scriptures, however sacred, authority, however venerable, is not [1] the final word of religion for man. And so on all sides you see a searching, a desire, a longing, to replace faith by knowledge, speculation by certainty." }}<ref>[http://www.anandgholap.net/Mysticism-AB.htm Mysticism, Anand Gholap Theosophical Institute, 2009]</ref>		{{quotation\|"There is no doubt, for any observant person, that what is sometimes called a ‘wave’ of mysticism is passing over the world at the present time. It matters not whether you travel in the East or in the West; it matters not whether you look at the churches or at the many bodies outside the recognised churches in Christendom; wherever you look you see the same fact emerging - that men and women are turning away from external proof towards inner realisation; that they are beginning to feel that not the authority from outside but the authority from within ought to be the guiding force of life; that they are beginning to feel that scriptures, however sacred, authority, however venerable, is not [1] the final word of religion for man. And so on all sides you see a searching, a desire, a longing, to replace faith by knowledge, speculation by certainty." }}<ref>[http://www.anandgholap.net/Mysticism-AB.htm Mysticism, Anand Gholap Theosophical Institute, 2009]</ref>

	~~{{Main\|Mysticism}}~~

	The late 19th century saw a significant increase of interest in mysticism in the West that combined with increased interest in [[Occultism]] and [[Eastern Philosophy]]. [[Theosophy]] became a major movement in the popularization of these interests. <Ref> extract from main article on [[mysticism]] </ref>. [[Madame Blavatsky]] functioned as a central figure of the theosophy movement. This trend later became absorbed in the rise of the [[New Age]] movement, which included a major surge in the popularity of psychological self-awareness groups such as [[Large Group Awareness Training\|EST]] and many others. At the end of the twentieth century books like [[A Course in Miracles]] (purported to be a channeled course of study dictated by Jesus) and [[Conversations with God]] (in which the author describes his direct communication with God) became popularized.		The late 19th century saw a significant increase of interest in mysticism in the West that combined with increased interest in [[Occultism]] and [[Eastern Philosophy]]. [[Theosophy]] became a major movement in the popularization of these interests. <Ref> extract from main article on [[mysticism]] </ref>. [[Madame Blavatsky]] functioned as a central figure of the theosophy movement. This trend later became absorbed in the rise of the [[New Age]] movement, which included a major surge in the popularity of psychological self-awareness groups such as [[Large Group Awareness Training\|EST]] and many others. At the end of the twentieth century books like [[A Course in Miracles]] (purported to be a channeled course of study dictated by Jesus) and [[Conversations with God]] (in which the author describes his direct communication with God) became popularized.

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	* [[Altered state of consciousness]]		* [[Altered state of consciousness]]
	* [[Contemplative prayer]]		* [[Contemplative prayer]]
			* [[Christian mysticism, Theosophy and Freemasonary]]
	* [[Holy Spirit]]		* [[Holy Spirit]]
	* [[Christian anthropology]]		* [[Christian anthropology]]

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	== See also ==		== See also ==
	~~{{Portal box\|Christianity\|Spirituality}}~~

	* [[Christian meditation]]		* [[Christian meditation]]
	* [[Hesychasm]]		* [[Hesychasm]]