KF writes: “As a former practitioner, I understand the dangers involved in . . . TM-style meditation, centering prayer and yoga. I’d especially like to see an article on the enormous damage that can be caused by ‘kundalini’ effects.”
Category Archives: New Age
Why Tai Chi and Catholicism Don’t Mix
DD asks: “Can you explain tai chi, and what is wrong with it from a Christian point-of-view?”
The Lightning Thief
We received a question during one of our radio shows about a novel/movie called The Lightning Thief, and whether or not this is acceptable reading/viewing for Christians.
Why is Dreamwork Considered New Age?
ST asks: “What is so New Age about dreamwork? Doesn’t the Bible contain several stories about people, such as St. Joseph, who received important messages in their dreams?”
The Law of Attraction: Channeling Abraham or Scamming the Public?
TV asks: “I am wondering about the Law of Attraction material. Jerry and Ester Hicks are the people who channel Abraham. Is there any truth in their teaching? Sometimes it sounds like it makes sense.”
UK University Offers Masters Degree in Occultism and Magic
The University of Exeter is offering the UK’s first graduate degree program in the study of occultism and magic, an offering that one exorcist calls “dangerous stuff.”
Beware of Those Who “Channel” Catholic Saints
One of our readers recently alerted us to a channeler who has been luring Catholics into attending online sessions in which she “channels” the Archangel Michael, Padre Pio, and other saints who deliver personal messages. Is this ever possible?
End Times Cult Turns Deadly
The bodies of more than 300 people have been unearthed in a forest in Kenya where a charismatic “Christian” preacher allegedly convinced followers the end was near and the only way to be saved was to fast until they starved to death.
New Age & Satanic Music
GM writes: “Now that I am learning more and more about the “new” age movement and its philosophies, I am wondering if there any particular bands that I should not be listening to anymore such as Phish.”
Joel Osteen and the Prosperity Gospel
(Photo courtesy of Wikicommons Images, Justin Brackett, CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED)
N asks: “Is Joel Osteen preaching New Age?”
