PSYCHOLOGY
THREE MAJOR,
SYSTEMS OF APPROACH
As a consequence of this divine drive toward ever greater
knowing, the mind tends to pass through three basic thought systems
as it expands in understanding. The first two are largely theological while the last is primarily philosophical.
"Dualism" sees the creator God as different from creation.
And this is a legitimate experience, for we all tend to see the world as concrete and primary. So our interpretation of creation tends to be strongly dualistic.
Through the challenges of life, and as understanding matures , the theology
of "Qualified Monism" emerges. At this point, we have to admit that the universe is a part of God. Anything less would be irrational, because we're separating God out from His/Her creation. This is a more unitary approach to creation. However, it has philosophical flaws and weaknesses.
Ultimately, as our understanding continues to mature, we're compelled to becomes receptive to the philosophy of "Pure Monism,"
in which the universe and God
are seen as non-different.
It is important to note that these three systems
are not contradictory. They're stages in spiritual
comprehension. A seeker may start with dualism,
pass through qualified monism and end in monism.
