Enneagram Controversy and Jackie Hill Perry: Reflections on Spiritual Discernment

Should Psychological Models Have a Place in the Church?

On January 17, 2023, I encountered two topics that sparked significant thought: the Enneagram and Jackie Hill Perry. Both have stirred considerable discussion within Christian communities, often igniting debates about theology, spiritual discernment, and cultural influence.

The Enneagram: Origins and Controversy

The Enneagram is a personality typing system that has gained traction in recent years. However, its roots are far from conventional. According to a video by Jackie Hill Perry, the Enneagram’s creator, Oscar Ichazo, claimed to have received its framework from Metatron, a being he described as angelic, through a process known as automatic writing. Within many Christian traditions, automatic writing is associated with demonic influence, a claim Perry emphasizes in her video.