Christmas is supposed to be a time of “peace on earth” and, thankfully, it still is, but this joyful season has its detractors – such as those who promulgate the idea that Christmas was founded on a pagan feast. Is this true?
Category Archives: Neopaganism
Avalon: Another New Age Myth
GK asks: “I work with someone who claims to be a priestess of Avalon. Have you ever heard of this?”
How Goddess Worshipers are Hijacking Mary Magdalene
Catholic women need to be on the lookout for false prophets who are hawking the latest version of New Age goddess worship which is based upon the heretical Gospel of Mary Magdalene.
Spring Cleaning, New Age Style
Sweeping away the germs and cobwebs of winter is a spring tradition for women around the world, but for some, it’s not about washing drapes and steaming rugs. It’s about shaking stagnant “energy” and driving out “bad vibes.”
New Age Version of a Girls Night Out
The rich and famous in Hollywood have invented their own version of a Girls Night Out which includes manifestation ceremonies, smudging, and tapping into their “third eye.”
Does the Advent Wreath Have Pre-Christian Roots?
Although it’s true that the use of a wreath decorated with lit candles dates back to pre-Christian Germanic people, it has been used by Christians since the Middle Ages as part of their spiritual preparation for Christmas.
Is Bubble Goth Good for Girls?
Kerli Koiv (Photo courtesy of Wikicommons Images, Maria Vahuri, CC BY 3.0)
A concerned mother called into our radio program this week to express her concerns about Bubble Goth – a pop music style and culture popular among teens that is dark, hyper-sexualized and downright creepy.
What is a “Crystal Child”?
CB writes: “What is a ‘crystal child’? I have been hearing this name tossed around a lot lately. Is this New Age?”
“The New Cosmology” and Environmental Extremism
CZ writes: “A woman who used to minister at our local Catholic retreat house recently died. Her obit talks about having spent the last ten years in teaching “the New Cosmology.” What is that? Just from the sound of it, I am sure it is not in accord with Catholicism and church teaching.”
Exploring the Shamanistic Roots of The Five Agreements
AD writes: “Can you tell me about The Five Agreements? I have found out the author is a nagual shaman and it originates with the Toltic religion and culture. To me this is very New Age and someone close to me is encouraging me to buy into this.”
