New Age

New Age: A Collection of Thought Systems

New Age is a compilation of metaphysical, Eastern-influenced thought
systems. These thought systems unite theology, nature, and
philosophy. This movement comprises countless "theologies" that often
center on religious tolerance and moral diversity. The main phrases (or
"isms") that reveal the focal point of New Age thought are "feel-
goodism" (do whatever feels good, as long as you are not hurting
someone else), "moral relativism" (situational ethics), and "pluralism"
(universal tolerance). The phrase "New Age" refers to the "Aquarian
Age" which, according to New Age supporters, is now beginning. This
Age is expected to bring in peace and enlightenment, as well as
reunite humans with "god." New Age doctrine says that humans are
currently estranged from god due to a lack of insight concerning god's
real nature and reality. In New Age understanding, mankind is central.
Humans are considered to be divine, as co-creators, and as the
ultimate hope for the future of the world. Although New Age is
generally tolerant of almost any world religion or philosophy, it is
opposed to the "narrow-mindedness" of Christianity that teaches Jesus
Christ is the only way to eternal salvation. New Age philosophy is
complicated to define because there is no centralized hierarchy,
doctrine, or membership. At its foundation, the New Age movement is
a religious system with two main doctrines: Evolutionary Godhood and
Global Unity.

New Age: The Doctrine of Evolutionary Godhood

Generally, New Age thought supports the theory of organic evolution,
but extends the concept to the evolution of the spirit. This is the
concept of "Evolutionary Godhood," where the next step in evolution
won't be physical, but spiritual. The principles of evolution are
constantly moving mankind toward god-consciousness, where man
and reality connect in unified enlightenment. The "fittest" already
understand this reality, while the "unfit" (such as Christians and other
proponents of dogmatic worldviews) act as a hindrance to evolutionary
forces. Many New Age practices are designed to accelerate the
evolutionary push into the spiritual realms. These practices include: (i)
astral projection, which is training your soul to leave your body and
travel around; (ii) channeling spirits, so they may speak through you or
guide you; (iii) crystal usage, which purifies the energy systems of your
body and mind; and (iv) visualization techniques, which include
everything from basic mental imagery to role playing of animals or
divine creatures. In a nutshell, Evolutionary Godhood means that
mankind will soon see itself as god. This is often referred to as the
"Christ principle" or "Christ consciousness." New Age teaches that we
are basically good and inherently divine, and ultimately, we can create
our own reality.

New Age: The Doctrine of Global Unity

The second major doctrine of the New Age movement is "Global
Unity." This concept typically consists of three parts:

Man Unified With Man. One New Age principle is that we will all
realize our proper divine relationship with one another and achieve
pure harmony through the acceptance of this divine knowledge. With
relational harmony comes economic unity. With economic unity, we
can achieve political unity (a single world government) and spiritual
unity (a one world religion).

Man Unified With Nature. Another New Age principle is that god is
everything, and everything is god. Therefore, nature is also part of god.
We must be in harmony with nature. We must nurture it and be
nurtured by it. Mankind is no different than any other animal. We must
live in harmony with them, understand them, and learn from them.
Actually, many in the New Age movement refer to the union of earth
and nature as "Gaia." Gaia is revered, respected, and even worshipped
as a god by some. American Indian rituals are also popular in the New
Age movement because they focus on the elements of nature and
man's relationship to them.

Man Unified With God. Since man is divine by nature, all people can
realize their "divinity" and contribute to the unified purpose of man,
earth and nature. The ultimate goal in life is to fully realize our own
divine goodness. The New Age god is impersonal and omnipresent. He
(it) has not revealed himself (itself) to mankind, and therefore, mankind
is not accountable to any notions of moral law or absolute truth. There
is no objective morality in the New Age philosophy. We should have
tolerance for all systems of truth, meaning and purpose. We should
create a world of pure relativism, where morality and religion are strictly
relative to each person's individual notion of reality itself.

Seek More Now!

WHAT DO YOU THINK? - We have all sinned and deserve God's

judgment. God, the Father, sent His only Son to satisfy that
judgment for those who believe in Him. Jesus, the creator and
eternal Son of God, who lived a sinless life, loves us so much that
He died for our sins, taking the punishment that we deserve,
was buried, and rose from the dead according to the Bible. If you
truly believe and trust this in your heart, receiving Jesus alone as
your Savior, declaring, "Jesus is Lord," you will be saved
from judgment and spend eternity with God in heaven.

What is your response?

Yes, today I am deciding to follow Jesus

Yes, I am already a follower of Jesus

I still have questions