Hey, you can read the of 16th century Christian mystic Jacob Boehme online.
I don't think I'm going to, but you sure can.
"The eternal world or the external life is not a valley of suffering for those who enjoy it, but only for those who know of a higher life. The animal enjoys animal life;the intellect the intellectual realm; but he who has entered into regeneration recognizes his terrestial existence as a burden and prison. With this recognition he takes upon himself the cross of Christ."
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You can also read "The Cloud of Unknowing in its entirety.
Anonymously written by an English monk in the 14th century, Wikipedia describes it as "Christianity with a Zen outlook" and the basis for the practice of centering prayer developed by Trappist monks.
Perhaps President Bush has read it, for he too, is a passionate Christian scholar.
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Finally, if you want a soundtrack for psychedelic Christian reflection check out the Trees Community--young Jesus Junkies who played about 70 instruments.
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