Unity Movement

I quote Bishop Spong way to much but I enjoy reading his views as he answers questions sent to him. In a recent letter he says, "Mysticism is a powerful movement, which fascinates and attracts me. I do not, however, believe everything that goes under the general banner of mysticism."

He adds, "I am attracted to the Unity Movement on many levels and have found wholeness of both body and mind in their congregations. Their quest for knowledge is impressive. Their joy in life aids wholeness. Their concentration on what Matthew Fox called "original blessing" rather than on original sin is a welcome relief. I think their emphasis on the enhancement of life rather than the denigration of life must be found in the Christianity of the future. I call Unity my second spiritual home."

I don't know much about the Unity Movement but I know I am not excited about being in an "anything goes" theology church. At this point, I don't have a spiritual home where I can talk openly about the things I do here. The church I am in though is a good community. I enjoy teaching classes and leading congregational worship. I always make sure it is meaningful to me but I don't "protest" or talk openly about the differences. I enjoy leading the classes with lots of discussion. I can slip in my views along with everyone else since it is not a stand up and lecture class.