Yoga and Meditation: Spiritual Transformation in the Wrong Direction. © 2012 by Amelia Bacic-Tulevski. Excerpt reprinted with permission. It can be argued that the goal of any religion, Christian or otherwise, is spiritual transformation. In Christian Orthodoxy, the ultimate goal of … [Read more...]

Religion that Feels Good: The Appeal of Eastern Spiritual Practices. © 2012 by Amelia Bacic-Tulevski. Excerpt reprinted with permission. “Eastern religions” is a catchall term encompassing a vast array of belief systems. Some, including Hinduism, Sikhism, Taoism, Shinto, and Confucianism, are … [Read more...]

The irreconcilability of Far Eastern spiritual practices and the Orthodox faith © 2012 by Amelia Bacic-Tulevski. Excerpt reprinted with permission. Are Christians permitted to practice meditation and yoga? Does karma mean "what goes around comes around?" Is reiki a legitimate therapeutic … [Read more...]