Contemplative Prayer:Beware of this dangerous practice

Contemplative Prayer—A mystical prayer practice that leads one into the "silence" but in actuality leads away from God.
Definition of Contemplative Prayer: As it is expressed in a modern day movement is mystically (i.e. based on a technique or method) in which one empties the mind of thought through repetition, usually of a word or phrase or focus on the breath. In this case the silence would be an absence of thought, all thought.

The purpose of contemplative prayer is to enter an altered state of consciousness in order to find one's true self, thus finding God. This true self relates to the belief that man is basically good. Proponents of contemplative prayer teach that all human beings have a divine center and that all, not just born again believers, should practice contemplative prayer....
See also "What is Contemplative Spirituality?"
Source:
http://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/
PS:Folks,beware of these practices and if you can go to this links and read;sadly to say here in our area there are many churches that have already started on these practices....Read,learn and share with family,friends and church!!!!
As in the days of Noah....