Theosophical Mysticism and Unbelief

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jul 26, 1906

Theosophical Mysticism and Unbelief

An exponent of theosophy has delivered himself of the following bit of mysticism concerning that doctrine:—

In manifesting itself the spirit matter differentiates itself on seven planes, which are of progressive density down to that within our sensuous perception, the substance in all being the same, but differing in the preparation of its two compound elements [spirit and matter]. Through all thrill ceaselessly vibrations which are the inexhaustible impulse from the First Cause. These vibrations are distinct, each from all the others, and each always the same in mode upon every plane, but differing in rate according to the rarity or density of the substance of the plane.

Some who regard the Biblical revelation of God and the Biblical account of creation as too great a strain upon their credulity will yet accept such philosophical nothingness as this, and regard it as spiritual food of a high order. O the inconsistency of unbelief!