Rev Left Radio Jesus Christ: The Revolutionary Mystic
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Dec 24, 2025 In a profound Christmas special, the hosts reinterpret Jesus through the lenses of Jewish mysticism and Buddhist enlightenment. They discuss the shift from traditional Christianity to a more transformative, non-dual understanding of his teachings. Exploring themes like the Kingdom of Heaven as immanence and hell as a psychological state rather than eternal damnation, they emphasize liberation through compassion. The conversation urges listeners to blend spiritual practices with political action, encouraging a revolutionary stance grounded in love and justice.
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Jesus As Revolutionary Mystic
- Jesus can be read as a mystical teacher pointing to non-dual awakening rather than propositional doctrine.
- Breht argues reclaiming Jesus as a revolutionary mystic undermines literalist and reactionary uses of Christianity.
From Fearful Child To Mystical Seeker
- Alison recounts growing up fundamentalist Baptist and fearing Jesus because of hell doctrines.
- She later discovered Christian mystics and non-Christian mysticism, leading to renewed spiritual practice and conversion to Judaism.
Conversion, Atheism, Then Mystical Return
- Breht describes converting to Catholicism at 13, later rejecting religion, then returning via Buddhist practice and mystical experiences.
- He says mystical experiences produced overwhelming, egoless love he associates with the heart of Christ.