Cultish Part 3 | Kabbalah: Answering Objections
Jul 9, 2025
Brian Crawford, author of 'The Scandal of a Divine Messiah,' and Will Spencer, host of the Will Spencer Podcast, delve into the complexities of Kabbalah and its theological contrasts with Christian doctrine. They tackle Kabbalah’s origins and its views on creation, God, and evil, contrasting these with traditional Christian beliefs. The discussion highlights the role of Christ as the mediator between humanity and God, emphasizing the significance of the incarnation. They also explore philosophical intersections, advocating for a harmonious understanding of faith and reason.
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Kabbalah's Panentheism Explained
- Kabbalah's core claim is panentheism, meaning the universe is God incarnate, contradicting the Christian incarnation of Jesus.
- This shifts the entire foundation of its cosmology, metaphysics, and hermeneutics, setting it apart from biblical truth.
Creation Ex Nihilo as Biblical Foundation
- The biblical doctrine of creation ex nihilo sets a firm distinction between God and creation.
- Kabbalah rejects this, insisting on no real distinctions, breaking its own foundational claim and biblical truth.
Brooklyn Chabad Encounter
- Brian's encounter with a Chabad Jew in Brooklyn revealed differing Jewish interpretations of creation.
- The Chabad view ties God's oneness to unification rather than numeric singularity, highlighting interpretive divides.
