When I discovered that a popular masculinity influencer was promoting Ken Wilber as foundational to his worldview, I knew we had a serious problem. This wasn't just another case of New Age philosophy creeping into conservative spaces - this was something far more systematic and dangerous.
Wilber represents what I call the "sophisticated seduction" of Christianity. Unlike crude attempts to simply attack the faith, integral theory promises to evolve Christianity, to make it more "holistic" and "inclusive." The hook is irresistible: keep your Christian identity while embracing a supposedly higher consciousness that transcends narrow fundamentalism.
The Globalist Foundation
What shocked me most in my conversation with Courtenay and Carl was learning how Wilber's ideas form the intellectual backbone of movements I thought were separate. Game B, the UN's interfaith initiatives, Peter Thiel's “network states,” the Emerging Church movement - they all draw from the same philosophical well.
Courtenay's research into Game B revealed something particularly disturbing: this isn't just academic philosophy. It's a concrete political movement with real funding, real influence, and real plans to restructure civilization itself. When she described it as the "technological Age of Aquarius," the pieces suddenly clicked into place.
The genius of this system is how it operates on multiple levels simultaneously. For elites, it offers a totalizing vision of global governance through spiritual unity. For individuals, it promises personal evolution and transcendence. Both paths lead to the same destination: a world where biblical Christianity becomes impossible.
The Christian Infiltration
Carl's insights into the emerging church connection were particularly sobering. When Brian McLaren explicitly stated that Wilber's integral theory was "parallel to emergent Christianity" with "fundamentally no difference between the two," he wasn't making a casual comparison. He was announcing a successful infiltration.
This explains why so many progressive Christians sound increasingly like New Age mystics while maintaining Christian vocabulary. They've been given permission to keep the language while abandoning the substance. "Christ consciousness" replaces Jesus Christ. "Co-creation" replaces submission to God's sovereignty. "Evolution" replaces redemption.
The most insidious aspect is how this philosophy weaponizes humility against believers. If you resist these "evolved" perspectives, you're simply not spiritually mature enough to understand. It's spiritual gaslighting disguised as enlightenment.
The Masculine Contradiction
What troubles me most about seeing this philosophy promoted in masculinity spaces is the fundamental contradiction at its core. As I pointed out in our conversation, "all is one" religions are demonstrably feminine in their ultimate orientation. They worship the divine mother, reject the transcendence of God the Father, and promote panentheistic ideas that place us within "God's womb."
A masculinity influencer promoting Ken Wilber is essentially advocating goddess worship while claiming to champion masculine principles. It's either profound confusion or deliberate deception - and neither option is acceptable for men seeking authentic biblical masculinity.
The Way Forward
The antidote to this deception isn't complicated, but it requires vigilance. We must learn to recognize the language patterns that signal integral thinking. When someone starts talking about "evolving" Christianity, "integral" approaches, or "Christ consciousness," red flags should immediately go up.
More importantly, we need to anchor ourselves in the biblical truth that God is categorically separate from creation. As Courtenay powerfully stated, "God is separate from creation. That's what makes him God. He is utterly unique." This isn't narrow-mindedness; it's the foundation of authentic faith.
The choice before us is stark: Will we preserve biblical Christianity in its fullness, or will we allow it to be dissolved into the cosmic soup of integral spirituality? The answer we give will determine not just our own spiritual fate, but the future of Christianity itself.
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Key Moments with timestamps:
[00:01:07] Ken Wilber's influence on masculinity movements
[00:13:38] Integral theory foundations explained
[00:19:51] Brian McLaren's emerging church connections
[00:24:27] All-is-one as goddess worship theology
[00:42:59] Global citizenship education targeting children
[01:15:07] Celebrity Christianity conversions exposed
[01:29:27] Esalen Institute CIA diplomatic operations
[01:48:03] Recognizing the alternative salvation plan
Key Insights:
• Wilber's philosophy provides intellectual foundation for global governance movements
Integral theory systematically infiltrates Christianity through progressive theology
"All is one" spirituality ultimately promotes feminine/goddess worship cosmology
Language warfare is the primary vector for ideological infiltration
Game B represents merger of spirituality and technocracy under libertarian veneer
Track Two Diplomacy bypasses governments through religious/cultural networks
Notable Quotes:
"Ken Wilber's integral theory is parallel to emergent Christianity - fundamentally no difference"
"It doesn't matter if you have mommy or daddy issues, they'll give you a comfort blankie"
"God is separate from creation. That's what makes him God. He is utterly unique"
"Peace is the destruction of all opposition"
"We are gods, we might as well get good at it"
"Our allegiance is to the planet, our allegiance to the great mother"
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