WHAT IS THE NEW AGE?
The New Age Movement (NAM) is based on a belief system that is essentially a Western hybridization of pantheistic and pan-en-theistic Eastern occult philosophy and practices. The New Age movement encompasses countless thousands of autonomous (and sometimes contradictory) beliefs, organizations, and events. “New Age” beliefs also incorporate practices from 19th century Western occultism including teachings from “channelled spirits” or “universal energy” [in actuality they are fallen angels which the Bible refers to a lying spirits, or, demons]. The term “New Age” is also used by many to describe organizations, teachers and teachings, which exhibit at least one or more of the following beliefs: “(1) All is one, all reality is part of the whole; (2) Everything is God and God is everything; (3) Man is God or a part of God; (4) Man never dies, but continues to live through reincarnation; (5) Man can create his own reality and/or values through transformed consciousness or altered states of consciousness.”
MEANING OF THE TERM "OCCULT"
Throughout history people across the globe have attempted to gain supernatural power and "secret" knowledge apart from the God of the Bible. In doing so, they tap into "occult" [hidden] power. The term, “occult” comes from the Latin occultus or “hidden”. It is generally used to denote "secret or mysterious supernatural powers" or "magical, religious rituals". The word "occult" is also used to describe the "hidden power" that forms the basis of pagan religious divination and esoteric manifestations. Occultism refers also to Witchcraft, Satanism, Neo-Paganism, Druidism, Shamanism, Yoga, a myriad of forms of “Psychic” discernment (clairvoyant, claisentience, etc.) and divination (astrology, séances, palm reading, etc.). New Age alternative medicine therapies such as Reiki, Therapeutic Touch, Crystal healing, and many others are part of the occult explosion as well. The Bible is very clear regarding these things, all of which have their root in rebellion against Almighty God:
"For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft..." (1 Samuel 15:23)
OCCULTISM: GOD FORBID AND CONDEMNS IT ALL
The Bible is very clear concerning the occult and its methodology. There are over 150 prohibitions in the Bible against the occult, witchcraft, demon worship, etc. Here is what God has to say on the subject: "When you come into the land which the LORD your God is giving you, you shall not learn to follow the abominations of those nations. There shall not be found among you anyone who makes his son or his daughter pass through the fire [an ancient occult practice], or one who practices witchcraft, or a soothsayer, or one who interprets omens, or a sorcerer, or one who conjures spells, or a medium, or a spiritist, or one who calls up the dead. For all who do these things are an abomination [detestable] to the LORD..." (Deuteronomy 18:9-12a)
BEWARE OF THE DANGERS OF THE OCCULT, THE NEW AGE, AND HYBRIDIZED "CHRISTIAN MYSTICISM"
New Age beliefs and practices are steeped in the world of the occult. Those who open the doors to the kingdom of darkness trifle with occult power - with demon! The results can be absolutely terrifying to say the least. Psychic phenomena, paranormal manifestations, demonic oppression and possession, insanity, suicidal tendencies, and much more are part and parcel in this game of cosmic deception. These so-called revelations, experiences and phenomena are nothing more than Satanic parlor tricks. The Prince of darkness knows exactly what he is doing with human souls and his goal is total destruction of human beings. People who subject themselves to occultism, New Age influences, and hybridized forms of Christian mysticism oftentimes suffer from the effects of full blown occult delusion. Some call it ‘Spiritual Emergency’ while countless millions in India mistakenly label it ‘Enlightenment’. In reality, occultism’s fruit is myriad: occult bondage; altered and destroyed personality; new diseases; insanity; irreversible psychoses; hatred toward Jesus Christ, the atonement, and the Bible; demon possession; death; and ultimately, eternal ruin. Only the Jesus Christ of Scripture, the risen Savior of the world, can set individuals free from occult powers and their demonic origin. Don’t be deceived!
A Course In Miracles
Altered States of Consciousness: At a Glance - ATRI
Angel Contact, Angel Consciousness, Angel Work
What is Behind the Sudden Craze Over Angels? - ATRI
Alien Beings (See also UFO’s)
Aliens/Nephilum - K-House Article and Resources
Alien Encounters Conference
Alien Encounters - Textbook
The Return of the Nephilim? - K-House
Mischievous Angels or Sethites? - K-House
As The Days of Noah Were/Alien encounters - K-House
Demons Impersonating Alien Beings from Other Worlds?
The Facts on UFO’s and Other Supernatural Phenomena
Facts On Books (See Facts On UFO’s)
Archane School / Lucis Trust / Alice Bailey
Alibe Bailey: Contemplative, Mystic, Occultist
Astrology: Info at a Glance - ATRI
Astrology Part 1: Introduction and Influence
Astrology Part 2: Difficulties in Chart Interpretation
Astrology Part 3: Alleged Biblical Evidence
Astrology Part 4: Astrology and the Occult
Astrology: An Inside Look Pt. 1 (Scientific?...Christian?)
Astrology: An Inside Look Pt. 2 (Evidence for Spiritism)
Astrology and Spiritism
The Dangers of Astrology - Part 1
The Dangers of Astrology - Part 2
Celestine Prophecy: New Age Guide Book
Astrology? A Christian Analysis - Macgregor Ministries
What is Astrology - Handbook of Today's Religions
Channeling (Spiritism, Mediums,Divination)
Channeling - Info at a Glance and Dangers (PDF)
Contemplative Prayer (See Emerging Church)
Lighthouse Trails Research Project
Lighthouse Trails Publishing
Critical Issues Commentary: The Dangers of Divination - Bob DeWaay
Crystal Healing - What’s the Source?
Crystal Healing
Demons / Demon Possession (See Channeling, Spiritism)
Can Christians Be Demon-Possessed? - Ben Alexander
Divination
Critical Issues Commentary: The Dangers of Divination - Bob DeWaay
Dungeons and Dragons (Game)
Dungeons and Dragons: Only A Game? - Ben Alexander
Familiar Spirits (Channeling, Spiritism, etc.)
Spiritualism: Satan’s Tool - B. Alexander (former Medium)
Feng Shui
Halloween
Are You Tricking or Treating Your Children? - Ben Alexander
Halloween: Invitation to the Occult?- Chuck Missler
Halloween - Chuck Missler
Halloween: Harmless or Hazardous? - Harpazo Network
Halloweeen Symbols
Yu-Gi-Oh and the spirits of Halloween - Berit Kjos
Harry Potter
Bewitched by Harry Potter - Berit Kjos
(Book 1)HP and the Sorcerer’s Stone - ATRI
(Book 2)HP and the Chamber of Secrets - ATRI
(Book 3)HP and the Prisoner of Azkaban - ATRI
(Book 4)HP and the Goblet of Fire - ATRI
Questions About Harry Potter - ATRI
The Occult and Harry Potter - ATRI
Harry Potter: The Truth Behind The Magic - Ben Alexander (Former medium)
Harry Potter Debate - Apologetics Index
Harry Potter Lures Kids to Witchcraft with Praise from Christian Leaders - Berit Kjos
Homeopathy
Homeopathy - Part 1: Basic Errors of Homeopathy
Homeopathy - Part 2: Basic Errors of Homeopathy Pt.2
Homeopathy - Part 3: Contradictory Theory and Practice
Homeopathy - Part 4: The Nature of The Disagreement
Homeopathy - Part 5: Evidence of Evaluation
Homeopathy - Part 6: Science and Homeopathy(10 Premises)
Homeopathy - Part 7: Antagonist Attitude Toward Science
Human Potential / Motivational Training
Hypnosis and Hypnotic Regression - ATRI
I-Ching
Divination Practices: I Ching (1) Intro / Philosophy - ATRI
Divination Practices: I Ching (2) Spiritism- ATRI
Kabbalah (Articles)
Guide To Ocult Symbols (The Tree of Life) - C. Teichrib
Kabbalah and the Rise of Mysticism (Listen Online)
Kabbalah And The Rise Of Mysticism - K-House Resources
Kabbalah: The Quest For Truth? - Listen to Pt.1»
The History Of Kabbalah - Listen to Pt.2 »
Where Did The Kabbalah Get Their Ideas? - Listen to Pt.3 »
Kundalini Yoga
Kundalini Yoga (Overview) - ATRI
Magick
Magic: The Gathering
Magic - The Gathering: To Play or Not To Play - CANA
Marilyn Manson
Marilyn Manson: The Outcast Appeal - CANA
Matrix (The Movie)
The Matrix Message: “The Matrix” / “The Matrix Reloaded” - CANA
Matrix 3, Revolutions: Not Revolutionary - CANA
Medicine, New Age
Medicine: Principle and Discernment
Meditation
Out of Your Mind: Meditation and Visualization - CANA
Meditation and Psalm 46:10 - Marcia Montenegro
Mediums
Out From Darkness - Ben Alexander
Muscle Testing
Muscle Testing
Muscle Testing: Part 1 - ATRI
Necromancy (Channeling, Spiritism, etc.)
Biblical Warnings Against Occult Involvement - ATRI
New Age
New Age/Eastern Occultism vs. Christianity (Chart) - CANA
Encyclopedia of New Age Beliefs (Discernment Book)
Leading Voices of the New Age Movement - ATRI
The New Age in Education - ATRI
New Age Medicine (Info at a Glance) - ATRI
New Age Movement (23 Articles) - Ron Rhodes Website
New Age/Occultism - CANA Website Archive
New Age Medicine/Methods Articles - Let Us Reason
Examining the New Age Movement - MacGregor Ministries
The New Age: What Is It? - Marcia Montenegro
New Age in the Church (Contemplative Prayer)
New Age in the Church (Topic Index)
Eastern Roots of the New Age - Marcia Montenegro
New Age Health Listing
New Age Medicine: Info at a Glance - ATRI
New Age Inner Work: Info at a Glance - ATRI
New Age Intuition: Info at a Glance - ATRI
Occultism
All About The Occult - AAG
Occult Movies or Family Friendly Films
The Occult - Oppenheimer
All About The Occult - AAO Website
What is truth? [vs. Occult Philosophy] - CANA
Occultism - What Do You Mean by the Occult? - CANA
Brief Explanations of Occult Terms and Concepts - CANA
Occult Worldview (See also Worldviews)
World views - (Occult vs. Biblical) - CANA
The Worldview and Practices of the Occult (Pt.1) - ATRI
The Worldview and Practices of the Occult (Pt.2) - ATRI
The Worldview and Practices of the Occult (Pt.3) - ATRI
The Worldview and Practices of the Occult (Pt.4) - ATRI
Occult and the Paranormal
The Occult and Paranormal: What does God say?-CANA
Occult Revival (Modern)
Reasons for the Modern Occult Revival (1) - ATRI
Reasons for the Modern Occult Revival (2) - ATRI
More about the occult:
Harry Potter / Mugglenet
Cultic and Occultic Groups
Hazards of the Occult
New Age and The Occult
Out From Darkness - Book by Ben Alexander
Exposing Satan's Power
Challenge of the Occult Video Series
Refuge Ministires (Offsite)
Ouija Board
Video Resource - Challenge of the Occult: Ouija Board
The Ouija Board...Just A Game? - Marcia Montenegro
Ouija Board - Its History, Power and Evil
Some Experiences With the Ouija Board?
Is the Ouija Board Game Powerful?
Ouija Board History - Where did they come from?
Ouija boards - Are they evil?
Should Christians Use the Ouija Board?
Warnings from Occult Practitioners - Part 1
Warnings from Occult Practitioners - Part 2
Out of Body Experience
Out of Body - Out of Bounds - AAG
Positive Confession (See also Witchcraft)
Kenneth Hagin and Positive Confession - ATRI
Psychics (See also Divination)
The Psychics: Can They Help You? - M. Montenegro
Spiritualism (See Channeling, Spiritism)
Spiritualism Video - Ben Alexander
Psychic Phenomena
Psychic Phenomena Video - Ben Alexander
Reiki
Reiki: Healing With The Force - Marcia Montenegro
Reincarnation
Reincarnation or Resurrection? - MacGregor Ministries
Is Reincarnation Biblical - Ron Rhodes
Reincarnation: Eastern Mysticism - Dave Hunt
Satanism
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Materialistic Satanists -- the majority; those like LaVey, for whom Satan is not real and all rituals are simply for fun
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Mystical Satanists -- those who think an impersonal spiritual power can be tapped for their personal benefit; sometimes these Satanists believe in two powers, one positive and one negative, and they seek the negative power.
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Mad Satanists -- those who believe in God and Satan, profess to follow Satan despite the eternal consequences, and who are often mentally unstable; such Satanists are generally isolated individuals, not part of a larger Satanic group.
READER CAUTION ADVISED!
Voices of the New Age/Thoughts on Lucifer - C. Teichrib
Satanism and witchcraft: The Occult and the EAST
Pt.1 - Eastern Occult Influences in Western Thinking
Pt.2 - Monsatic Goals of Hinduism and Buddhism Carried to their End?
Pt.3 - Serious Implications of Embracing Occultism
Satanism and witchcraft: The Occult and the WEST
Pt.1 - Examining the Influence of Witchcraft and Satanic Cults on Western Culture
Pt.2 - Occultism and Drug Peddling, Child Abduction, Rape, Pornography, Sacrifice and even worse.
Pt.3 News Stories Revealing The Dark Side of Satan Worship
Pt.4 - Serial Killers and Satanism
Pt.5 - Satanism Alive and Well in America - and Law Enforcement Officers Know It!
Pt.6 - Varieties of Satanism
Serpent (The)
The Serpent in Egypt and in the Bible: Evil, Power and Healing - CANA
Shamanism
Shamanism: Info at a Glance - ATRI
Shamanism/Occultism Discernment Archive
Shamanism Eight Part Series - J. Weldon
Shamanism Pt.1 - Terms, Resurgence in West, Spiritism
Shamanism Pt.2 - Correlation to Witchcraft, Voodoo, etc.
Shamanism Pt.3 - Influence in Contemporary Medicine
Shamanism Pt.4 - Role of Shaman/Eight Characteristics
Shamanism Pt.5 - Dangers and Degredations
Shamanism Pt.6 - Drugs, Death Magic and Murder
Shamanism Pt.7 - Spiritistic Blackmail, Psychopathology
Shamanism Pt.8 - Shaman's, Demonism, Health, etc.
Spirit Contact (See Channeling, Shamanism, Divination)
Spirit Contact: Who Is On The Other Side? - Marcia Montenegro
Spirit Communication and Possession (Pt.1) - Dave Hunt
Spirit Communication and Possession (Pt.2) - Dave Hunt
Spirit Communication and Possession (Pt.3) - Dave Hunt
Spirit Communication and Possession (Pt.4) - Dave Hunt
Spiritual Science and Occultism (The Force?) - Dave Hunt
The Ancient Muse—A Spirit? (Musicians/Spiritism?) - Dave Hunt
Spiritualism (Spiritism, Channeling, etc.)
Spiritualism: Satan's Tool - Ben Alexander
Challenge of the occult - video 2: Spiritualism - Ben Alexander
Spirit Communication and Possession (1)-Dave Hunt
Spirit Communication and Possession (2) - Dave Hunt
Spirit Communication and Possession (3) - Dave Hunt
Spirit Communication and Possession (4) - Dave Hunt
Spiritual Science and Occultism (The Force?) - Dave Hunt
The Ancient Muse—A Spirit? (Musicians?) - Dave Hunt
Spirit Contact: Who Is On The Other Side? - Marcia Montenegro
Star Wars (The Force)
Star Wars Movie: Attack of the Clones - Marcia Montenegro
Star Wars Movie: Revenge of the Sith
Spiritual Science and Occultism (The Force?) - Dave Hunt
Occult Symbols (Series by Carl Teichrib)
Occult Symbols(1): “Behold the Sun”
Occult Symbols(2): “Dancing Toads & Tortoise Creation”
Occult Symbols(3): “Jacob’s Ladder to Lightening Power”
Occult Symbols(4): “Isis Unveiled”
Occult Symbols(5): “Lucis Trust & their ‘New Age’ Symbol”
Occult Symbols(6): “Pentacles and Pentagrams”
Occult Symbols(7): “Scarabs—Magical Beetle of Egypt”
Occult Symbols(8): “Serpent Power”
Occult Symbols(9): “The Mystery of Runes”
Occult Symbols(10): “The Swastika of National Socialism”
Occult Symbols(11): “The Wise Old Owl”
Occult Symbols(12): “Dragons, Eagles, Earth…and More”
Occult Symbols(13): “From Crescents to Crosses”
Occult Symbols(14): “From All-Seeing Eye to Baphomet”
Occult Symbols(15): “Holy Grails and Hexagrams”
Occult Symbols: Zodiac - C. Teichrib
Tarot Cards - No Future
Tarot Cards - No Future
Theosophy
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TM Transcendental Meditation
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Link 3
Link 4
Vampyres (Vampires)
The Vampyre Underground - Marcia Montenegro
Wicca - Witchcraft
The Index of Cults and Religions describes Wicca/Witchcraft this way: Wicca: The practice of witchcraft, nature worship, worship of the Gods and Goddess, paganism and neopaganism, various groups with assorted names. In modern form, it is a revival of pagan religions (neo-paganism) and the worship of “pre-Christian” Gods and Goddesses. A common creed is, “Do what you will, and harm none.” Modern Wicca owes much to the influence of Gerald B. Gardner and has been further advanced by the writings of Patricia Monaghan, Silver Ravenwolf, the late Doreen Valiente, and the leading occult publisher Llewellyn World Wide Ltd. In popular culture, films and television programs such as The Craft, Practical Magic, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and Charmed have helped attract teens and children to this growing religion.
In reference to Magic [Magick], the Index of Cults and Religions says: Magic: (Magick) Occult ceremonial use of amulets and talismans. May involve necromancy or divination, invocation of infernal deities or use of natural elements to gain supernatural power or knowledge. The word magic is also used to describe a type of stage performance involving legerdemain (slight of hand) or illusion with no alleged psychic or occult power. This type of stage magic is not inherently evil, although occultists have occasionally used stage magic in an attempt to claim supernatural abilities.
These definitions clarify what Wicca/Witchcraft is. The Holy Bible also has a very clear definition of what we are to recognize Witchcraft as:
“For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from being king” (1 Samuel 15:23).
What is Wicca? - AAG
Definitions from various sources at Apologetics Index
What Do Witches Believe? - ATRI
Nature Religion vs. Christianity - Dave Hunt
Christian Wicca? (An Oxymoron) - AAG
God’s Warning About Witchcraft (Deut. 18) - Terms
Wicca (Love) Spells - AAG
Wicca witches - good or evil? - AAG
Consulting the Witch at Endor - K-House
Witchcraft: Open Letter to Wiccan Believers - ESP
Witchcraft, Wicca and NeoPaganism - M. Montenegro
Satanism and Witchcraft: The Occult and the East - ATRI
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Visit our Hazards of the Occult Page
Wicca - Exposing Wicca's Spiritual Deceit (Books)
Goddess Worship, Witchcraft and Neo-Paganism by Craig S. Hawkins and Alan W. Gomes
Witchcraft: Exploring the World of Wicca (Paperback) by Craig S Hawkins
Yin-Yang
Yin-Yang: Getting Into The Flow - Marcia Montenegro
Yoga and its Hazards
While there are millions of websites that deal with Yoga and its alleged benefits, we have listed links below that warn of the dangers and occult hazards of Yoga. Sadly, even many Christians are doing yoga and have no idea what they are exposing themselves to. Many even justify doing yoga in the name of ‘excercise’ and ‘health’. After seeing yoga practitioners first hand in India as well as reading volumes of literature on the subject, we are convinced beyond any shadow of a doubt that to engage in yoga for any reason not only invites potential physical and spiritual disaster, but rejects flat out God’s warning from Scripture...
“When the LORD thy God shall cut off the nations from before thee, whither thou goest to possess them, and thou succeedest them, and dwellest in their land; Take heed to thyself that thou be not snared by following them, after that they be destroyed from before thee; and that thou enquire not after their gods, saying, How did these nations serve their gods? even so will I do likewise. Thou shalt not do so unto the LORD thy God: for every abomination to the LORD, which he hateth, have they done unto their gods; for even their sons and their daughters they have burnt in the fire to their gods. What thing soever I command you, observe to do it: thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it.”
(Deuteronomy 12:29-32)
The Purpose of Yoga/Yoga and Children - ATRI
Yoga: The Occult? - ATRI
Innocent Yoga? - ATRI
Yoga Theory and Practice: Separable? Part 1 - ATRI
Yoga Theory and Practice: Separable? Part 2 - ATRI
Yoga: Kundalini Yoga and Its Dangers - ATRI
Yoga: Today's Lifestyle for Health? - Mike Oppenheimer
Manfestation Comparisons: Hyper-Pentacostals/Subud/Shakers/Qigong/Gurus, etc
Yoga: Just Exercise or a Religion That Denies Jesus Christ
Yoga: Yokes, Snakes and Gods - Marcia Montenegro
Yoga: From Hippies to Hip - CANA
Yoga: The Occult - ATRI
Yoga: Exercise or Religion?- Apologetics Index
What Eastern Gurus Say About Occult Practices - ATRI
Principles Behind Yoga Exercises - MacGregor Ministries
New Age/Eastern Mysticism In The Churches - Sandy Simpson
Evangelical Leaders Promote New Age and Eastern Spiritual Practices
