New Age Cult Under Investigation for Provoking Suicide
A Quebec man who belongs to a New Age cult that believes the world will end in 2012 is being investigated by France for allegedly using the internet to encourage people to commit suicide.
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Frequency Specific Microcurrent Therapy is Big on Claims, Thin on Proof
TAN asks: "There is a new treatment for pain relief in many family doctors and sport medicine office. Would you please share your finding about FSM-Frequency Specific Microcurrent. Is it against Catholic teaching?"
Can the color red improve your circulation?
TK asks: "Do you have any information on Color Therapy?"
Biodanza: Dancing on the Bedrock of the New Age Movement
MM asks: "I would love to know if Biodanza is New Age or is it in keeping with the Catholic church view."
Try the Chaplet of Mercy Instead of the "Mad Russian" to Quit Bad Habits
CL writes: "A couple of people I know are considering a session with a gentleman (Yefim Shubentsov) known as the 'Mad Russian' (hypnotist?) in Brookline, MA to help quit smoking (bioenergetics?). I wanted to know how this stands in the eyes of the Catholic Church."
Exotic Dancers Trained to Use Hypnosis to Get More Money from Men
A British hypnotist is putting the dark side of his craft on display as he teaches exotic dancers a special technique to open mens' minds to suggestion in order to glean more money from them.
New Age "Sweat Lodge" Guru Convicted on Three Counts of Murder
An Arizona jury convicted James Arthur Ray of three counts of negligent homicide in the 2009 deaths of three people who died while participating in a New Age sweat lodge ceremony.
TRX Suspension Training Makes Yoga Look Like Toddler's Play
RM writes: "Have your heard of TRX Training? It appears to be fine in that it apparently started with Navy seals. However, I was wondering if you had a better understanding of it's inspirations, influences, and anything else important. If this training is okay, then the question becomes is it ok to be supporting a pilates studio by taking just TRX training there. (I saw your comment on tending to think it's fine to belong to a gym - like a YMCA - and not participate in the questionable classes. However, is it likewise ok to take classes at a pilates studio - not a general gym - that offers TRX training? FYI it does not offer yoga.)"
The Redwall Series Is Magic-Free Fantasy
ER writes: "I checked the New Age blog to see if you have any insight into the Redwall series. It is written by Brian Jacques and takes place during a middle ages-type era involving Abbey mice and other woodland creatures. The 'bad' guys are mostly rats. It is an older series, published in 1986. Are there any concerns with this type of fantasy series?"
T-Tapp: A Great Workout That Respects God's Design for Our Bodies
One of our most faithful blog readers, CF, just sent in this suggestion for people who want to work out without being pummeled with Eastern religious practices.
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