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It's been part of the compare phentermine price world for a very long time (esoteric knowledge is that which is specialized or advanced in nature, available only to a narrow circle of "enlightened", "initiated" or "highly educated" people). Which is why, today, labyrinth walks and "prayer journeys" are being promoted by Rosicrucian groups (the Rosicrucian Order is a legendary compare phentermine price order with its roots in the Western mystery traditions), at New Age festivals and celebrations and throughout the neo pagan world. Not surprisingly, one of America's largest witch, shaman and neo pagan assemblies, the 2005 Pagan Spirit Gathering at Wisteria, Ohio, held a nighttime Summer Solstice Labyrinth ritual, which was described as a "transformative, walking meditation through an all night labyrinth formed by 1000 lighted candles." Grace Cathedral, San Francisco's prominent Episcopal Church, has been North America's "pathfinder" congregation in the labyrinth movement, hosting prayer walks on their two labyrinths for years. Moreover, Grace's outdoor labyrinth is open 24 hours, and the church now has an involved global networking organization dedicated to advancing the labyrinth experience. Hence, Grace has been viewed by many Christian labyrinth advocates as the driving influence for this new spiritual expression in North America. The Reverend Jill Geoffrion, an active member of the Minnesota Labyrinth Network and author of such books as Christian Prayer and Labyrinths and Praying the Labyrinth, writes, "God is blessing the use of the labyrinth; many are being drawn closer to Jesus, experiencing healing and gaining spiritual clarity as they pray on its path." For Christians holding to the exclusive message of Jesus Christ in John 14:6, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me," a serious rift is now encountered. Referring to Geoffrion's quote above, on the surface this sounds great. But is God really blessing this "new thing?" Moreover, can God bless something that has its origins in compare phentermine price doctrine and ancient pagan mythologies? Adding to its historical pagan significance is the fact that the labyrinth has never lost its occult meaning. As mentioned earlier, labyrinths are still being used, and will continue to be used, as an instrument of pagan spirituality. If God is going to bless labyrinth prayer journeys, how is He going to deal with Deuteronomy 12:1 14, 18:9 13 and Exodus 34:10 17? In each of these Scripture passages God explicitly tells His people to refrain from anything used in pagan practices. Moreover, the entire book of Jeremiah is a warning against involvement in alternative religious practices. Furthermore, if God is going to bless labyrinth prayer journeys, how is He going to excuse the interfaith aspect that is common throughout the movement? John 14:6 clearly states that the only path to the Father is through Jesus Christ, and by no other way. Yes, the majority of Christians would affirm that their prayer walk is completely focused on Jesus Christ. That may be true, but it doesn't excuse the fact that the labyrinth is, by its theological nature, an inter religious and deeply mystical device. If God is going to bless the labyrinth experience, how is He going to deal with 2 Corinthians 6:14 16? "Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? What does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? What agreement is there between the temple of God and idols?" In this age, many "believers" in Christ are involved in a variety of interfaith practices; are seeking "enlightenment" like they do a noon meal; and are falling quickly into any acceptance of "truth" that does not require death of self reliance and self service. For many, this practice of their faith will never change. But for those who are truly seeking to follow Christ, it is well advised that they perform due diligence in researching any introduction of a new way of "finding a sense of well being and a sense of self." What do I gain if I find my identity in any other than Jesus? If the labyrinth is the "path to peace", then why the cross? (Editors Note: Quotes gathered from the Holy Bible; Wikipedia; "About Labyrinths and Mazes," Prayer Path Online Labyrinth, Christian Uses of Labyrinths, Grace Cathedral labyrinth homepage, More Stories from Mike Willbanks: · Does God bless the Labyrinth experience? 11/21/07 · Project Jerusalem lends helping hand 09/22/06 · Neighbors unite for Project Jerusalem 09/23/05 User Comments: 9:54 Monday, Nov. 26, 2007 An editor's note with an explanation of who Mike Willbanks is and where is "expertise" comes from would have been nice. Was this article submitted to th paper in advance of the story about Hendrix's new labyrinth or did th paper request that Mr. Willbanks write this article in rebuttal to whatever the arrticle might happen to say? Knowing how fast (or how slow) th room works, I can't imagine it came in th room on Tuesday afternoon and was prepared in time for the Wednesday paper. ... compare phentermine price