Another Psychic Busted - When Will We Learn?
A psychic who told clients she was carrying out "God's Work" has been arrested for allegedly conning more than $800,000 from a woman who thought her family was possessed.
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When Superstition Turns Deadly
A 23-year-old man is believed to have committed suicide last week because a crow sat on his head twice in the same day, a bad omen according to Hindu superstition.
Why John of God is not of God
DR write: "I was wondering about Joao Texeira da Faria, friends of my family have been to him and so the family are rather intrigued with him. On reading a bit about him I found him to be somewhat New Age. Please could you let me know what you think of him."
Are Owls Connected to the New Age?
SP writes: "I wonder if you can tell me what the connection is between owls and the new age movement is. It seems that owls are all the craze & I have even met a few people that hold them as 'sacred", which confused me further when they wouldn't elaborate. Please advise since my daughter received an owl necklace from a friend & I don't feel comfortable having her wear it."
Sending New Age Energy Hugs
JA writes: "I am wondering what 'send energy' is? I recently offered to pray for a friend and she requested that I 'send positive energy.' What does that mean? If this is new age lingo, what commandment is it breaking?"
St. Matthew Church Scam Still Going Strong
In March, 2012, I wrote about a scam organization that goes by the name of St. Matthew's Church which uses questionable tactics to get people to send money in exchange for prayers.
Is Susan Sly New Age?
PC writes: "What do you know about the 'Women can have it all' conference, by Susan Sly that was in Toronto. This appears to be a self empowerment movement, and they are very evangelistic. Ones career is to 'travel, and spread the good news' that you can have it all, and the evidence that they have it all , is that they travel around telling everyone 'look at me, how fantastic I am'. Is it New Age? Is all self empowerment fall into New Age? It does seem to be contrary to Christ's call to pick up our cross daily and follow him, or to be humble and meek of heart."
Tommy Newberry and Philippians 4:8
GF writes: "I used to be a fan of Brian Tracy, Joseph Murphy and Terry Cole Whittaker untiI I started recognizing that their teachings seem to deviate from bible principles although their books quote Bible verses to make their point. So I stopped reading their books. I recently purchased a book called The 4:8 Principal, the Secret of a Joy Filled Life by Tommy Newberry. Would you please advise if his motivational teachings are aligned with biblical teachings."
Focusing is Not New Age
CG asks: "What about focusing?"
Focusing is not New Age although it can certainly be used in that way by psychotherapists who espouse a New Age worldview. There are also versions of it that incorporate Buddhist mindfulness meditation techniques into the practice of focusing which is why people should be cautious when approaching this kind of therapy.
Yoga in Schools: More Court Battles Ahead
Lawyers trying to stop a California school district from teaching Ashtanga yoga in schools are vowing to fight on after a judge decided the practice does not promote religion.
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