LC writes: “I was a little disappointed to learn that eastern meditation is not recommended for Christians. I felt that the last one I did by Deepak Chopra led me to the Daniel fast which ultimately changed my life. I started this meditation challenge also by Deepak Chopra and instead of saying the Hindu mantra, I meditate on the actual phrase. For example “I am a radiant and spiritual being.” Is that such a bad thing if I also incorporate prayer in my life and keep Christianity first?”
Category Archives: New Age
Women Spend Thousands on Rage Rituals
Instead of learning how to overcome the inevitable hurts and sorrows of life in a healthy way, women are being encouraged to indulge their inner rage by attending screaming ceremonies where they beat the ground with sticks and shriek at the top of their lungs.
Stay Away from Sozo Prayer!
AL writes: “What is Sozo prayer and is it okay for Catholics to use it?”
New Agers Believe All is One, Not Catholics
KI asks: “Where does the idea of ‘all is one’ come from? What does it mean? I don’t believe it could possibly be compatible with Catholic teaching.”
Sleep Paralysis is Real, Not New Age
KW asks: “Is there any connection between the new age and something called sleep paralysis, where apparently you are sleeping but feel you are awake but can’t move any part of your body? Sometimes you feel you are in danger or that something is standing next to you that frightens you.”
Be Wary of the King Institute and TKM®!
CR writes: “I was at an introductory workshop (free) teaching a few TKM® procedures. It seems a little new age to me, but it is also based on research and espoused by a Christian institute. Do you know anything about it?”
Why Christians Should Avoid the “Lime Hack”
NM writes: “Do you have any information about the Lime Hack? Feels New Age in nature.”
From Death to Life: Testimony of Former New Ager
We received the following testimony from a Wacky Wednesday listener.
Kangaroo Care is Proven Science!
Y asks: “I am 8 months pregnant and I go to a food supplemental place called WIC. The breastfeeding counselor there advised me to try Kangaroo Care or (skin to skin contact). Is this method considered New Age? I don’t have a good feeling about this. What should I do?”
What is a Starseed?
AG writes: “Can you give me some information on starseeds? What are they and is this connected in any way to the New Age?”
