Comments on: Reiki: What Is It, Would Jesus Dig It, And Why So Controversial? http://merrymeet.today.com/2009/03/31/reiki-what-is-it-would-jesus-dig-it-and-why-so-controversial/ A Friendly Blog for Pagans Sun, 27 Dec 2009 17:12:20 +0000 http://www.today.com/version-2.3.1 By: madrigalblue http://merrymeet.today.com/2009/03/31/reiki-what-is-it-would-jesus-dig-it-and-why-so-controversial/#comment-1383 madrigalblue Mon, 31 Aug 2009 03:32:41 +0000 http://merrymeet.today.com/2009/03/31/reiki-what-is-it-would-jesus-dig-it-and-why-so-controversial/#comment-1383 Thanks all for your comments. I agree that reiki is not necessarily a religion or dogma, but I think it is an issue because some Christians feel that reiki is un-Christian or against their dogma whereas others do not. Regarding the universe--I don't think it's all love and happiness, unicorns and daisies. I struggle daily with understanding the concept of balance and the universe and my place in that. I think that is something people of any faith can struggle with (though some choose not to). I've read the New Testament and I have found a lot of insight. I simply choose to seek other forms of insight as well. I find the words of Jesus to be very valuable...I just thing that Jesus is one face of God, not in a Christian context but in a general context. I think it's great if Jesus is the way to God that works for a given person, but I think everyone has his or her own way of communing with the divine and that no one path is necessarily better than the other...some paths are just better for some individuals. Christianity is a beautifully accessible religion and it has heavily influenced me. It's just not the only thing that has done so and I am content with that. I do believe in healing energy and touch, though I do not have experience with reiki. I think that a healing touch could come from several mortal (and intangible) sources. Even if there is no physical change...if it makes the person feel better, has the goal not been accomplished? I don't know what to say to that really...just that I know what type of healing works for me and I am interested in trying new things. Thanks all for your comments. I agree that reiki is not necessarily a religion or dogma, but I think it is an issue because some Christians feel that reiki is un-Christian or against their dogma whereas others do not.

Regarding the universe–I don’t think it’s all love and happiness, unicorns and daisies. I struggle daily with understanding the concept of balance and the universe and my place in that. I think that is something people of any faith can struggle with (though some choose not to).

I’ve read the New Testament and I have found a lot of insight. I simply choose to seek other forms of insight as well. I find the words of Jesus to be very valuable…I just thing that Jesus is one face of God, not in a Christian context but in a general context. I think it’s great if Jesus is the way to God that works for a given person, but I think everyone has his or her own way of communing with the divine and that no one path is necessarily better than the other…some paths are just better for some individuals.

Christianity is a beautifully accessible religion and it has heavily influenced me. It’s just not the only thing that has done so and I am content with that.

I do believe in healing energy and touch, though I do not have experience with reiki. I think that a healing touch could come from several mortal (and intangible) sources. Even if there is no physical change…if it makes the person feel better, has the goal not been accomplished?

I don’t know what to say to that really…just that I know what type of healing works for me and I am interested in trying new things.

]]> By: Jennifer http://merrymeet.today.com/2009/03/31/reiki-what-is-it-would-jesus-dig-it-and-why-so-controversial/#comment-1382 Jennifer Mon, 31 Aug 2009 02:12:15 +0000 http://merrymeet.today.com/2009/03/31/reiki-what-is-it-would-jesus-dig-it-and-why-so-controversial/#comment-1382 I used to call myself a Reiki practitioner having been attuned and using it in my healing and massage clinic for 15 years. BUT I no longer believe in it. For years I felt like I was ripping people of for charging them to place my warm hands on their bodies when no studies I read definitively proved reiki. Also, I knew many other reiki practitioners and none of them were particularly healed, healthy or had miracles with their clients. Yeah things happened. Always the stories of breakthroughs and visions, realisations and lessons. But when do they stop, when do we say this is true and I have been healed and when do we realise we are just being taken for a psuedo spiritual ride? Now I have become a Christian and for the first time in over 20 years know that I am communicating with the real deal. Another thing- the 'Universe' is not just love and goodness. There is evil, it does exist, it is not your fault or lack of 'spiritual' development when bad things happen to you. Only God is Love and God is not found via reiki channels. Jesus will protect you. Yes, he was a great teacher and his words contain profound wisdom (just read the New Testament it will blow you away-and this from a woman who has not only read but studied every New Age book there is and had never read the Bible, indeed I was afraid to!) but He is much, much more than that. There is no risk with Jesus, only good can come, and you will be suprised to be given more than you asked for. God Bless, Jennifer I used to call myself a Reiki practitioner having been attuned and using it in my healing and massage clinic for 15 years. BUT I no longer believe in it. For years I felt like I was ripping people of for charging them to place my warm hands on their bodies when no studies I read definitively proved reiki.
Also, I knew many other reiki practitioners and none of them were particularly healed, healthy or had miracles with their clients. Yeah things happened. Always the stories of breakthroughs and visions, realisations and lessons. But when do they stop, when do we say this is true and I have been healed and when do we realise we are just being taken for a psuedo spiritual ride?
Now I have become a Christian and for the first time in over 20 years know that I am communicating with the real deal.
Another thing- the ‘Universe’ is not just love and goodness. There is evil, it does exist, it is not your fault or lack of ’spiritual’ development when bad things happen to you.
Only God is Love and God is not found via reiki channels.
Jesus will protect you. Yes, he was a great teacher and his words contain profound wisdom (just read the New Testament it will blow you away-and this from a woman who has not only read but studied every New Age book there is and had never read the Bible, indeed I was afraid to!) but He is much, much more than that. There is no risk with Jesus, only good can come, and you will be suprised to be given more than you asked for. God Bless, Jennifer

]]> By: Michael Tomaszewski http://merrymeet.today.com/2009/03/31/reiki-what-is-it-would-jesus-dig-it-and-why-so-controversial/#comment-1048 Michael Tomaszewski Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:02:33 +0000 http://merrymeet.today.com/2009/03/31/reiki-what-is-it-would-jesus-dig-it-and-why-so-controversial/#comment-1048 Hello to All, I for one have had the experience of a Reiki treatment by another. I have also had the Attunement to level 1 which in part allows treatment of self, of which I benefit and in doing so as shall others. Reiki is the Japanese word ford for Universal Life Force Energy. We are all born with Reiki for it is the energy of life itself. Reiki has it's own intellegents and knows exacly where to go and what to do. A practitioner need not direct for that would be a waste of time for Reiki has mind of it's own and cannot be directed by a practitioner. Reiki draws though a clear channel thus absorbing of practitioners personal energy- there is none. As far as charging monies for such a treatment of the Divine, this falls in part on society, bartering may be seen as well as donation. In this day and age a practitioner does have expences and a living to make. I'm with surity that what one charges for a Reiki treatment is non-abosbanant. Reiki is spirtual in nature, it's not a religion. It has no dogma, there is nothing you must believe in. Reiki comes from God! Reiki principles: Just for today I will let go of worry. Just for today I will let go of anger. Just for today I will do my work honestly. Just for today I will give thanks for my many Blessings. Just for today I will show love and respect for every living thing. Peace,Light & Love Hello to All,
I for one have had the experience of a Reiki treatment by another. I have also had the Attunement to level 1 which in part allows treatment of self, of which I benefit and in doing so as shall others. Reiki is the Japanese word ford for Universal Life Force Energy. We are all born with Reiki for it is the energy of life itself. Reiki has it’s own intellegents and knows exacly where to go and what to do. A practitioner need not direct for that would be a waste of time for Reiki has mind of it’s own and cannot be directed by a practitioner. Reiki draws though a clear channel thus absorbing of practitioners personal energy- there is none. As far as charging monies for such a treatment of the Divine, this falls in part on society, bartering may be seen as well as donation. In this day and age a practitioner does have expences and a living to make. I’m with surity that what one charges for a Reiki treatment is non-abosbanant. Reiki is spirtual in nature, it’s not a religion. It has no dogma, there is nothing you
must believe in. Reiki comes from God! Reiki principles: Just for today I will let go of worry. Just for today I will let go of anger. Just for today I will do my work honestly. Just for today I will give thanks for my many Blessings. Just for today I will show love and respect for every living thing. Peace,Light & Love

]]> By: jenwhitten http://merrymeet.today.com/2009/03/31/reiki-what-is-it-would-jesus-dig-it-and-why-so-controversial/#comment-142 jenwhitten Sat, 04 Apr 2009 05:42:57 +0000 http://merrymeet.today.com/2009/03/31/reiki-what-is-it-would-jesus-dig-it-and-why-so-controversial/#comment-142 I won't pretend I have more than a passing knowledge of Reiki, but I did go read the article about whether Jesus was a Reiki Master and I didn't find anything that should have been viewed as all that controversial. From what I can tell, they didn't misquote the Bible passages, they didn't come out and say that Jesus could not have been the son of God (or God in human flesh), they provided factual information about the Gnostic split from what we now know to be Christianity...and no one can say for sure what Jesus might have been doing between the ages of 12 and 30. The idea that a portion of the healings Jesus performed are now called Reiki shouldn't be that big of a deal - especially since the Bible is clear He was able to perform did not require the faith of those being healed. I mean, I don't have to have faith in my doctor for her treatment to make me feel better. I think perhaps it's a misconception that every act of healing Jesus performed was a miracle. Some things are clearly miracles since they'd have no other logical explanation, but others are more basic. *shrugs* But I don't really get Catholicism so I guess I'm missing the point. ;) I won’t pretend I have more than a passing knowledge of Reiki, but I did go read the article about whether Jesus was a Reiki Master and I didn’t find anything that should have been viewed as all that controversial. From what I can tell, they didn’t misquote the Bible passages, they didn’t come out and say that Jesus could not have been the son of God (or God in human flesh), they provided factual information about the Gnostic split from what we now know to be Christianity…and no one can say for sure what Jesus might have been doing between the ages of 12 and 30.

The idea that a portion of the healings Jesus performed are now called Reiki shouldn’t be that big of a deal - especially since the Bible is clear He was able to perform did not require the faith of those being healed. I mean, I don’t have to have faith in my doctor for her treatment to make me feel better.

I think perhaps it’s a misconception that every act of healing Jesus performed was a miracle. Some things are clearly miracles since they’d have no other logical explanation, but others are more basic. *shrugs* But I don’t really get Catholicism so I guess I’m missing the point. ;)

]]> By: madrigalblue http://merrymeet.today.com/2009/03/31/reiki-what-is-it-would-jesus-dig-it-and-why-so-controversial/#comment-139 madrigalblue Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:44:01 +0000 http://merrymeet.today.com/2009/03/31/reiki-what-is-it-would-jesus-dig-it-and-why-so-controversial/#comment-139 I was skeptical, but my new chiropractor does a lot with 'fluid flow' and I've had my own (paranormal) experiences that have really strengthened my belief in energy. My skepticism lies in the fact that reiki is a service that you pay for...so are people trying to rip you off? Then again, you're probably more likely to get ripped off by a mainstream doctor in this day and age. I was skeptical, but my new chiropractor does a lot with ‘fluid flow’ and I’ve had my own (paranormal) experiences that have really strengthened my belief in energy. My skepticism lies in the fact that reiki is a service that you pay for…so are people trying to rip you off? Then again, you’re probably more likely to get ripped off by a mainstream doctor in this day and age.

]]> By: Michelle http://merrymeet.today.com/2009/03/31/reiki-what-is-it-would-jesus-dig-it-and-why-so-controversial/#comment-136 Michelle Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:40:31 +0000 http://merrymeet.today.com/2009/03/31/reiki-what-is-it-would-jesus-dig-it-and-why-so-controversial/#comment-136 My friend, Tenise, is going for her Reiki Master's. She explained to me what Reiki is. Ben is skeptical (mostly because he doesn't like being touched,) but I warmed up to the idea, and I think I might try it. I'll let you know what I think of it. My friend, Tenise, is going for her Reiki Master’s. She explained to me what Reiki is. Ben is skeptical (mostly because he doesn’t like being touched,) but I warmed up to the idea, and I think I might try it. I’ll let you know what I think of it.

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