Reflections of a Mystic in Training
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| Blog Name: |
Reflections of a Mystic in Training |
| Url: |
http://pronoiacs-r-us.livejournal.com/ |
| Language: |
English |
| Topics: |
interfaith, emergent christianity, mysticism |
| Description: |
a personal blog exploring spirituality and life with an emphasis on liberal christianity, emergent christianity, panentheism, universalism, and interfaith dialog, with the occasional side trip into general life observations. |
| Popularity: |
4 Followers |
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