The latest news out of drought-stricken California is that some farmers who are desperate for rain are turning to dowsers and water witches to find hidden water supplies.
Category Archives: New Age
Are Wish Bracelets Superstitious?
MJB writes: “My daughter recently came home from school wearing a wish bracelet that had been given to her by a friend. When I looked it up on the Web, it seemed superstitious. Am I overreacting or is this something like a talisman?”
Is Henri Nouwen Okay to Read?
MC writes: “What do you think of Henri Noumen? Are his books safe to read?”
The Five Tibetan Rites
TM writes: “My wife and I have enjoyed the five exercises seen here. They make it sound far more elaborate then what it is, merely five exercises 21 times each. At least that is how we see it. Can you comment?”
Airrosti Rehab is Not New Age
CF writes: “Could you help me understand if the practice of airrosti is ok with the Catholic Church? I understand it is a treatment similar to physical therapy but I am not sure if it has any scientific research.”
Unity Church is as New Age as it Gets
Charles and Myrtle Fillmore
MR writes: “Do you have any information about the “Unity” Church, or its founders, Charles and Myrtle Fillmore? It seems VERY New Age. I would like to provide some challenges to what they teach, and will appreciate any information you can provide.”
Former New Ager Says Seekers Need Prayer
A reader of our blog gave us permission to print a moving glimpse into her conversion from the New Age, along with an excerpt from Pope Francis’ “The Joy of the Gospel”, and asks us all to remember to pray for those who are caught up in these false beliefs.
Why Only Hypnotists Think Jesus Was a Hypnotist
A reader wrote to us about meeting the Miami hypnotist Todd Goodwin whose Facebook page contained a very disturbing letter in which he asserts that Jesus was a hypnotist who was using hypnosis when he performed His miracles. The reader bravely asked us for any suggestions about how to evangelize in a situation such as this.
Don’t Waste Your Money on Earthing Bands
DF writes: “I googled ‘earthing’ on your blog and read the article you wrote on it (and essential oils). While you stated that there is little evidence that this ‘earthing’ stuff is, you did not say if it is harmful (other than wasting your money and/or supporting new age businesses.)
Is Demonic Possession More Common Than We Think?
Anyone who doubts the presence of Satan in the world (and there are billions of these people) needs to read this blog by Father Dwight Longenecker.