Mysticism and a Commitment to Social Change

Mysticism and a Commitment to Social Change

In Mystic Activism, I am describing conscious and deliberate practices through which people strengthen their relationship with God and deepen their awareness of God’s leading and participation in their lives. Depending on the theological tradition one comes from, this...
What is Meant by Mysticism?

What is Meant by Mysticism?

Introduction Over the next several weeks, I will be offering excerpts from my book Mystic Activism to provide the reader with an understanding  of the concepts and practices discussed in this book In this excerpt, I describe how I am using the word mysticism, which...
Dispersing the Fog

Dispersing the Fog

Rufus Jones, a Quaker mystic and philosopher, tells the story of being on a boat trip in the midst a thick fog. He writes: The range of visibility was extremely short. The ship crept along cautiously, feeling its way and sounding the foghorn at frequent intervals. The...