CB asks: “Just thought that I’d make you aware of another technique that is gaining adherents here in the Chicagoland area. It is the LifeLine Technique developed by Dr. Darren Weismann. He is gaining followers through his books and is training people to teach his methods. It’s classic New Age psychic/energy healing nonsense with a side of chiropractic thrown in (which is what draws most people into his practice initially.). You might want to address this in your blog.”
Category Archives: New Age
Learn to Spot a Cult Before a Cult Spots You!
Believe it or not, there are a lot of people out there who truly believe the Catholic Church is a cult. Almost as many say the U.S. military is also a form of a cult.
Holistic Healthcare
JM asks: “What is our obligation as Catholics regarding holistic health? People are deriving good from chiropractic, etc. Are we just to be made aware and be on guard, or is the Church saying to avoid it?”
EMF Protection: Separating the Facts from the Fiction
We receive numerous requests for information about products that allegedly shield the human body from electro-magnetic fields (EMF) emitted by cell phones, computers, wifi, and other devices. While there is evidence that some forms of EMF exposure increase the risk of cancer, consumers need to beware of the burgeoning market for so-called EMF shields than are often more hype than help.
Dayton Shooter Into Violent, Satanic Music
In the days following the deadly shooting spree in Dayton, Ohio that left nine people dead, details about suspected gunman Conner Betts’ passion for violent, satanic music is coming to light.
Occultists Launch Task Force to Support Presidential Candidate
Supporters of 2020 presidential candidate Marianne Williamson have organized what they are calling an “occult task force” to help get the kooky New Age guru elected President.
What’s the Difference Between a Prophet and a Psychic?
Mosaic of the Prophet Isaiah by Michelangelo (courtesy of WikiCommons Jorg Bittner Unna)
AH writes: “My friend asked: ‘As far as psychic work the Gifts of the Holy Spirit included the gift of Prophecy… isn’t that psychic ability. Just a different name’?”
Progressive Muscle Relaxation vs. Body Scan Meditation
DJ writes: “Could you explain the difference between Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Body Scan Meditation? They both seem like the same thing to me.”
Is Integrative Medicine New Age?
We receive a lot of questions from Catholic who are uneasy about integrative medicine and are afraid of being inadvertently introduced to New Age practices. This is a very real possibility and the discerning Catholic consumer may want to be aware of some of the risks associated with this field of medical care.
Watching the Hollywood Medium for Kicks
BC writes: “My friend and I get a real kick out of Tyler Henry, the Hollywood Medium, and love watching his show. We’re both Catholic and know what he’s doing is against Scripture, but we only watch it for entertainment. Is it okay to do this as long as we don’t endorse this kind of work?”
