Bishops in California are raising objections to a new California law that will allow human remains to be composted and returned to the soil as a way of protecting the environment from the contaminants of embalming fluid and the carbon emissions from cremation. But this is just one of many new eco-friendly burial methods being offered today.
Category Archives: New Age
Not All Jewelry is Harmless
JH writes: “This site is so informative but alarming. I had no idea so much we see today is occult. I love Southwestern style including Indian jewelry. Is Indian jewelry occult? I like the workmanship and colors but do not know if there is a meaning behind designs. Thank you for considering my question.”
Bach Flower Remedies Just Don’t Work
TC writes: “I have a question about Bach Flower Remedies. I am trying to find out if these remedies are considered New Age. I have a few books book about them which state that it “treats the individual not the symptoms / or disease. They work on an emotional condition of the person concerned.” “The effect of taking the remedies is not to suppress negative attitudes but transforms them into positive ones, stimulating self-healing.” Can you let me know what the Church teaches about this product?”
What Does Your “Soma” Say About You?
CD from Ireland writes: “I was at your conference in Knock recently on the new age issues. I would be grateful of you could tell me if you know anything about ‘Align Somatics’? Someone recently recommended it but I’m not sure – there is very little info on it and I’m therefore hesitant. Please advise me.”
Can a Candle Flame Alter Your Negative Karma?
GM asks: “What is flame meditation, and what does the fact that my psychology professor does it tell me about her (as well as her denial of absolute truth)?”
Did Jesus Really Write This Book?
A few weeks ago someone called into our radio show to ask if a book entitled Jesus Calling, written by Sarah Young is okay for a Catholic to read.
What Can a Natal Chart Tell You About Yourself?
MBB asks: “I used to go to an astrologer who made a big deal out of something she called a ‘natal chart.’ What exactly is this, and what can it tell me about myself (if anything)?”
Poltergeist Activity Should Not Be Taken Lightly
BK asks: “Strange occurrences have been happening in my home for some time now – objects moving around and sometimes falling off shelves for no reason. I’m beginning to suspect poltergeist activity and am wondering what this is, and if it’s possible for a dead relative to be responsible for it?”
A Pseudoscience Known as Rubenfeld Synergy
JW asks: “I have a friend who is seeing a Rubenfeld Synergy practitioner (Synergist) for pain relief. I’ve expressed my concern that it sounds New Age to me. She assures me that it is not New Age but a form of Touch/Talk therapy. Could you give me some insight into this and let me know if it is something I should avoid?”
Are Wind Chimes Evil?
SH writes: “I really enjoy wind chimes. I had some friends of my sister who are Christian (non-Catholic) visit me and they told me I should get rid of them because they are used by witches and occults to draw in bad spirits. I would like to know if that is so.”
