Ditto. It is encouraging to know that theosis is the cruix of faith for some if not all. Or, could it be that the term is better known throughout Christianity and I am the one in the dark? I do feel that most of my Christian friends are seeking some type of union with God, whether or not they know the term theosis, but the meaning of union varies.Godlike said:Thank you, James. This is heartening to know: if only there were a greater consciousness of it in Western Europe and America where the Orthodox tradition is less well understood.
Anyway, Jon on his site is another that indicates that enlightenment is the same as theosis.