Playlist: Pantheism (topic)
Mightier Than The Sword (Part Fourteen)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Ralph Waldo Emerson's philosophical contributions introduced a profound shift in thought, particularly through his embrace of Pantheism, which blurred the distinctions between God and the universe. In both Buddhist and Hindu influences that he Americanized, there is no fundamental separation between that which is God and that …
Mightier Than the Sword (Part Twelve)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Pantheism, the core doctrine of Transcendentalism, literally means all god. In its practical application, it conveyed to its adherents that the entire universe is god, and thus everything in the universe is a manifestation of God. It represents, in essence, a worship of nature and serves as a vague spiritual precursor to …
Mightier Than the Sword (Part Thirteen)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Ralph Waldo Emerson's pantheistic ideas significantly shaped American intellectual and religious culture. He preached to future religious leaders at Harvard College Divinity School about the god in all of us, reflecting his belief in an inherent divine presence within each individual. This concept, central to his philosophy, …
Mightier Than The Sword (Part Eleven)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The central issue in the religion called transcendentalism is pantheism. The term pantheism, with the prefix pan- meaning all, literally translates to "all god." As applied to transcendentalism, pantheism means that all the universe is god. It is not that God created the universe, but rather the universe itself is god, and every …
Themes of I Corinthians (Part 8)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn the context of Greek philosophy, particularly among the Stoics, pantheism emerges as a significant belief system. The Stoics held a pantheistic view, acknowledging the existence of a deity, though their understanding was that God was a fiery spirit, purer than anything on earth. They believed that human life was animated by a …
The Occult
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe concept of Pantheism emerges as a significant element within the broader discussion of occult practices and neo-paganism. It is notably reflected in modern entertainment, such as the Star Wars franchise, where the Force is portrayed as a pantheistic and polytheistic belief system akin to neo-pagan witchcraft. This Force, …
All Sifted Like Wheat (Part Two)
Sermon by Mark SchindlerTocqueville spoke of the danger of religion descending into pantheism. Pantheism is a worship that admits and tolerates all gods, which may create a peace as the world makes peace, but it is not living the peace of Jesus Christ that has been promised. This form of spirituality, as Tocqueville implies, can lead Americans to use …
All Sifted Like Wheat (Part Three)
Sermon by Mark SchindlerWhile the religions of this world, which should govern democracy, descend into pantheism apart from Jesus Christ, they tolerate all gods, as is evident in the explosion of such beliefs around us today. This may create a semblance of peace as the world defines it, but it is not the true peace of Jesus Christ, which He has …