Why Become A Catechumen?

[Mark Fletcher]

Yes, if I get a chance to read the book you mention, I will certainly do so. I am aware of what Orthodox Christians believe about the Sonship of Jesus Christ as we have had this online conversation before. No, of course I do not mean that these other great individuals were 'Sons of God' in the Christian sense. They were (and possibly still are) 'Sons of God' in a figurative sense. I challenge any Christian to read 'The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna' (originally recorded in Bengali, in five volumes, by M., a disciple of the Master. Complete translation into English, with an introduction by Swami Nikhilananda. With 26 authentic photographs associated with the life and background of the Master. Foreword by Aldous Huxley. Ramakrishna Vivekananda Centre, New York, USA, 1984. ISBN 0-911206-01-9) and then not to say that this man was at the very least Christ-like. Sadly, Christians probably would not take up the challenge because they are convinced that they are entirely correct in the position they take. In my opinion, this is not born out by the evidence from other cultures and religious traditions. Thanks for your posting, and for your goodwill.