Mark Driscoll Rejects McLaren But Embraces Contemplative
Posted by Simplicity In Christ on March 24, 2008
From Lighthouse Trails Blog:
Since last Fall, when Mark Driscoll, pastor of Mars Hill Church [in Seattle, WA], denounced some of the teachings of emerging church leaders Brian McLaren and Doug Pagitt at the Convergence Conference at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, his talk has been the topic of many discussions across North America. People feel that such a denouncement by someone who had a role in start up of the emerging church is very noteworthy.
However, while Driscoll has placed himself in what he considers a more conservative and a biblical form of the emerging church, evidence shows that when it comes to the driving force behind the emerging church - mysticism - Driscoll embraces the same spiritual technology as McLaren and Pagitt.
A “Recommended Reading List” on Driscoll’s website shows that Driscoll resonates with contemplative and emerging church leaders who teach and adhere to eastern-style meditation… Read More…
