A piece at Apprising Ministries that reminds us of the growing influence of what is called Spiritual Formation currently slithering deeper into the American Christian Church. Against the backdrop for the articles Something Not Right with Southern Baptist Convention Crossover ‘08 and Part 2, which concern some things that should raise red flags for us as we read news pieces about the annual meeting of the SBC set for June 10 and 11 in Indianapolis, IN and the emphasis on prayer.

In a current story about prayer in the SBC and the annual convention from the Florida Baptist Witness we read:

signs and symbols will be posted throughout the convention center for a prayer journey. Believers can stop and pray at each station or pray as they walk along the prayer path at the convention center. (Online source, emphasis added )

The point being prayer isn’t the problem; it’s the type of prayer that may be the issue.If we have people leading prayer who are also practitioners of corrupt Contemplative/Centering Prayer, which is actually transcendental meditation dressed up for the Christian, they also bring with them other spurious spiritual practices. Things like icons, labyrinths and prayer stations from apostate Roman Catholicism.

See also: SPIRITUAL FORMATION: JUST SAY NO

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