Group-think is a substitute for God-think. The belief is that God is found only by our group. The next step is to establish that identification with … - Richard Rohr

Much of my criticism of religion comes about when I see it not only affirming the system of normalcy but teaching folks how to live there comfortably. It just increases our “stuckness” in the old world. As does a lot of poor psychotherapy. Cheap religion teaches us how to live successfully in a sick system.

The human ego prefers anything, just about anything, to falling, or changing, or dying. The ego is that part of you that loves the status quo—even when it's not working. It attaches to past and present and fears the future.

Prayer must lead us beyond mind, words, and ideas to a more spacious place where God has a chance to get in.