We recently received a question from a reader who was wondering if Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has any basis in the New Age. We are happy to report that it does not!
Category Archives: Miscellaneous
Reverse Speech is a Pseudo-Science
JC asks: “Is reverse speech theory in any way scientific?”
Duped by the Prosperity Gospel
The New Age prosperity Gospel is so well-packaged and delivered it’s easy to become enchanted by it. Otherwise known as the health and wealth Gospel,” people who espouse this teaching believe that God meant for everyone to be rich. All we have to do is ask in the right way, or be generous to others, in order to trigger an avalanche of cash.
As BB from Oklahoma relates, it was only by the grace of God that he was finally able to see through this preposterous misrepresentation of Sacred Scripture.
Discernment Needed at Catholic Women Preach
GC writes: “I am being encouraged by the nuns at our church to follow Catholic Women Preach, not sure if this is what I would want to follow. I am a ‘Johnnette Benkovic’ Catholic woman, very conservative and don’t want to waste time with ‘progressive’ materials. Can you look into this for me?”
Paying for Prayers: Beware of St. Matthews Churches Scam
If you or anyone you love ever receives a “prayer rug” or prayer form in the mail from an organization known as St. Matthew’s Church, pitch it in the trash!
Prosperity Gospel Runs Amuck
The New Age “prosperity Gospel” preaches that God meant everyone to be rich and happy – so does this mean you can rob a bank in order to achieve the wealth Jesus said you deserve?
Near Death: Why Does Our Life Flash Before Our Eyes?
Scientists are continuing to study the phenomenon of near death experiences with their latest research involving an analysis of people who experienced flashbacks from their life as they neared the point of death.
Not All Blessing Beads Are the Same!
BT asks: “Have you heard of blessing beads? A lady wants to pray over a sick teen in hospital…but she did not say rosary….so since no one in our Catholic circles has heard of such we are assuming something new age? I searched online but couldn’t find any info.”
Exorcist Author Was Devout Catholic
William Peter Blatty, author of “the scariest movie ever made” – The Exorcist – who died last week at the age of 89, was passionate about his faith and an outspoken advocate for Catholic education.
Should We Name our Angel Guardians?
CB writes: “Is it okay to name our guardian angels? I know a lot of people who do so. What does the Church have to say about this practice?”
