Are Christianity and Taoism compatible?

Dogma will limit the implementation of the Taoist way.

Where are they apart though? Taoism doesn't have Jesus but He hadn't been born at the time of Lao Tzu.

Yes but Jesus doesn't. Tao is an explanation of the way... the way is Jesus

I respect your opinion. Jesus can absolutely be part of the equation if you like. The way is different for each.

Being a Christian means being a follower of Christ. I've never studied Taoism, but if I understand correctly the most basic definition is living in harmony with what is around you. There is certainly nothing wrong with trying to get along with people and go-with-the-flow as it were, but some people and behaviors simply are not compatible with the teachings of Jesus Christ and "the flow" can lead to places a Christian shouldn't go.

Getting along with others is all well and good, but there is a difference between tolerance for peace sake and acceptance. Change what you can. Tolerate what you must. Accept no evil.

That is the difference between taoists and christians... you are inclusive. Thank you. I understand better now.

Read the parable of the prodigal son.

God as Taoist master.

I believe myself to be a Christian Mystic


What Is A Christian Mystic:


So, what is a Christian Mystic? A person concerned not with knowing the letter of the Word, or religious dogmas, but with knowing the Spirit of the Word, which is to say living from within the experience of God’s word at the very core of being. A mystic, quite simply, is a lover of God who pursues the beloved from a deep realization that life as a Christian is evolving as the soul moves toward its fullness and destiny in relationship to God.

To travel into the world of the Christian mystic, one must discard concepts such as ego, pride and spiritual materialism in favor of adopting a sense of humility and hopeful expectation. It is to begin a great and stirring adventure that moves the soul from the kingdom of darkness to the Kingdom of God.

Yes and we must accept the fact that though we choose life over death we still have the seeds of evil in each of us.

Taoism doesn't need or have a deity; it allows the possibility, but there is no didactical assertion of some conscious entity controlling the the universe. Rather, it is about the patterns by which life and causality work. Taoism makes no specific claims about the deep nature of the universe, beyond recognising that a full understanding by humans (at least a verbal understanding) is probably not possible.

It contains such beautiful, profound truth that if you find a belief system that inescapably contradicts it, then either:

(a) That belief system is fundamentally false, or
(b) Your understanding of that belief system is misguided.

I alsways find it interesting how you get diametrically opposed views on this from people who all claim to be christians. So, is it a, or b?

Tao is God

I think 11:11 is a sign from God and look at the above post's time stamp.

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I love this post.



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Good for you, tell him to stop by I would love to have a beer or wine with him and chat. I mean if he shows up so I can have a personal relationship with him that would be great I could use a friend with his apparent tenacity. I used to identify as a christian, now I see it in much the same way many in America see Islam. There is no religion higher than truth. H.P. Blavatsky.
I eventually returned to the religion I had been brought up in which is called Theosophy. I do not regret my time as a Christian, it taught me much especially about the history and culture of Europe. Much of what Christianity has accomplished is admirable. However, there are higher truths.
Take A.A. for existence, it is modeled on Christianity. Though they allow for other Higher Powers the original 12 steps were based on personal revelation from the bible.
Their first tenant is we are powerless over our addiction. Christians teach the same thing, we are powerless over sin.
This is not true. There are many things persons can do to fight their addiction, likewise there are many things a person can do to overcome sin.
To me it is a religion that keeps people trapped in a dependent state, never developing spiritual/will power to control their minds and bodies.
My ethics would never allow for someone else to pay for my wrongs. I am an adult, if I do wrong I will pay the consequences, to rely on another to pay my fines is well pretty immature.

Colossians 2:8  Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.

You should study the Bible, Friend.

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You got it.

Please watch.

The taoism that Western people see is philosophical. The taoism practiced in Asia is a different, superstitious creature. Can you read taoism and find inspiration? Yes.

Is this the same as Asian taoism, with various lords of the afterlife, fortune-telling games, etc.? Not really.

You could say the same thing about Christianity. (Or even the US constitution.)

Should you close your mind and focus on only one set of stories? That choice is yours.

preachy attitude? The waitress was correct.

Taoism,Buddhism, etc..... are all false.

2 Timothy 4:3-4 For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths.

take a look at the world today and see how folks are turning away from truth to wander after the myths of new-age, taoism, buddha, mystics, shamans, islam, chrislam, etc....

This thread took a surprising turn for me. I thought I would talk to Christians. Turns out taoists are showing up. Go figure!

I really respect what you have to say. Jesus is real. Just ask HIm. He'll show up.

Thank you this is exactly what I am looking for.

Thank you. I will save this for later.

Thank you Some Guy, very wise words.

Just FYI it is a myth that the Declaration of Independence was written on hemp paper. It was written on Vellum Parchment, Animal Skin.

Taoism does not claim any divinity it is merely a reflection on God.

How does Taoism deal with the concept of Grace?

Oh no! I love my sig line! haha

It is a good line, I wish it was true. The concept it represents is true though.

Great question... I found this... I will read this and see


From a Taoist perspective we simplify action down and focus closer to the Awareness side of this equation. We do this for flexibility. The more action based a person is, the less options they have in life. Taoist’s love both options and potential. Yet a Taoist accepts action at the most graceful moments, since action when done well also creates potential in addition to only using potential. Careless actions based purely on consumption merely use up potential compared to graceful actions that actually build up potential and options.

from...

[link to personaltao.com]

Taoism is not compatible at all, because it takes your focus off the salvation of Jesus death on the cross and God's grace and has you in control through useless chants and meditations

It does indeed. Thank you for everything.