Orthodox Health From Terrain Theory to Theosophy: Wellness as a False Gospel
Jul 14, 2025
Explore the fascinating world of Anthroposophy and its founder, Rudolf Steiner, as hosts dissect his spiritual approach to health. They contrast Steiner's teachings with Orthodox Christian views, emphasizing the unity of body, soul, and spirit. The discussion highlights the importance of discerning health practices while cautioning against esoteric interpretations. Through the lens of Orthodox healing, listeners learn about humility, repentance, and the divine connection to well-being. This thought-provoking dialogue encourages grounding in faith and community.
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Steiner's Spiritual System Reformulates Christ
- Rudolf Steiner built anthroposophy as a spiritualized system claiming clairvoyant access and reincarnation doctrines.
- His view reframes Christ as a cosmic principle, replacing orthodox atonement with evolutionary symbolism.
Terrain Theory Recast As Spiritual Diagnosis
- Terrain theory emphasizes the host environment over invading microbes as decisive for disease.
- Anthroposophic terrain ideas spiritualize this, tying illness to cosmic and karmic disharmony.
Fourfold Human Model Versus Orthodox Unity
- Steiner's fourfold anthropology splits humans into physical, etheric, astral, and ego bodies.
- Orthodoxy affirms body and soul unity but rejects a separate evolving ego as the gnosis ideal.
