Anonymous asks: “My adolescent age niece recently told me she started reading Soman Chainani’s books, School for the Good and Evil. Do you know anything about this series of books?”
Category Archives: New Age
What’s Behind the iRest Meditation Craze?
GL writes: “I have been hearing a lot about a meditation practice known as iRest that’s supposed to help you get good night’s sleep. Is it okay for Catholics to participate in this?”
NAET: Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Technique
JS asks: “Can you tell me if NAET (Nambudripads Allergy Elimination Techniques) is related to the New Age? It involves energy work.”
Who Needs “Jesus Calling”?
We recently received the following feedback from a follower of our ministry who was once a reader of the controversial Jesus Calling book by Sarah Young but found something so much better she wanted to share it with the rest of us.
Reader Recounts “Terrible” Experience with Order of Exorcists
We recently published a blog about the so-called Order of Exorcists which many believe is a legitimate order of the Catholic Church. They are not! The following testimony is from someone who found out the hard way that this organization is to be avoided at all costs (literally).
Yoga Instructor Followed “Voice” That Got Her Lost for 17 Days
A 35-year-old physical therapist and yoga instructor said she was following a “voice” during a hike on Maui that not only got her lost, but left her stranded in the wilderness for 17 days.
How Do I Dispose of an Old Bible?
RC asks: “What should I do with a couple of old bibles that are damaged beyond use? Can I just throw them out?”
The Feldenkrais Method
CF writes: “I live in an over 55 community that is constantly promoting yoga and other ‘fitness’ programs. The newest program being offered to the seniors is the Feldenkrais Method . . . Are you familiar with this method of fitness? Is this another ‘New Age’ type program? I looked on the website and it sure looks like one to me. What concerns me the most is that no “religious” activities are allowed at the Club House, no services or Bible studies, yet they offer several of these “yoga” type programs. Would you be so kind as to help me address this?”
Mother Relates Scary Encounter with Maximized Living Chriropractor
We recently wrote an article assessing a consumer scam known as Maximized Living Chiropractics. The following testimony is from a woman whose negative experience ought to give everyone cause to pause before becoming involved in this practice.
On Mandalas, Labyrinths, and other Prayer “Gimmicks”
MG asks: “I was wondering if someone could give me information on Mandala meditation and Labyrinth walking. My church is planning a retreat for high schoolers and these two things are included in the retreat.”
