Occult

In my research on Wicca among today’s teenagers, I (Dillon) came across the following article from FamilyEducation.com that reveals the attitude of a teenager involved in Wicca: “I’m very proud of what I am,” says 21-year-old Angelique T. She identifies herself as a witch and practices Wicca, a naturalistic pagan religion that dates back to…

By: Dr. John Ankerberg; ©2012 In this article we will examine three concerns with martial arts: 1) the occult origin of some of the martial arts; 2) the spiritistic potential of the traditional dojo; 3) the ability of martial arts practice to develop psychic powers by “generation” and manipulation of psychic energy (ki, chi, etc.).…

Contents 1 Who Are the Channelers 2 NOTES Who Are the Channelers Who are the channelers? Channelers come from all walks of life. They include clerks and scholars, artists and businessmen, truck drivers and PhDs, scientists and grade school dropouts, business executives and housewives. They come from all races, nationalities, cultures, and creeds. Some are atheists (initially);…

Contents 1 Dream Research and New Age Goals 2 NOTES Dream Research and New Age Goals Psychophysiologist Dr. Stephen LaBerge, noted authority and pioneer in dream research, is currently engaged in lucid dreaming research at Stanford University. His book Lucid Dreaming is one of several which shows how even secular, scientific research into dreams can be used in support…

By: Dr. John Ankerberg and Dr.John Weldon; ©2012 Psychophysiologist Dr. Stephen LaBerge’s book Lucid Dreaming is one of several which shows how even secular, scientific research into dreams can be used in support of New Age beliefs and goals.   Contents Dream Research and New Age Goals Psychophysiologist Dr. Stephen LaBerge, noted authority and pioneer…

Hypnotism – Program 1 By: Dr. John Ankerberg, Dr. John Weldon In addition to concern over its occult potential, we believe that consideration should be given to whether or not hypnosis fits within the biblical prohibition against charming or enchanting. Does the Bible Prohibit Hypnosis?The various hypnotic methods may lie within the biblically prohibited practices…

Note to The Reader: This is an introductory article; for important additional information please see, “What Is the Biblical View of NDEs & the Afterlife.” NDE’s (Near Death Experiences) are typically occult experiences, but not always. The evidence to date indicates they are genuine experiences, although such a conclusion does not necessarily provide the whole…

After the idea of roaming spirits of the dead, witchcraft is perhaps the most common theme of Halloween. However, our image of witchcraft is changing from that of something evil to something spiritually positive. Unfortunately, witchcraft is no laughing matter. Leading former witch Doreen Irvine reports how the proselytizing activity of modern witches is designed…

It’s hard to overestimate the impact of Edgar Cayce. Cayce (1877-1945), widely known as “the sleeping prophet,” was actually a “sleeping medium,” probably the most prominent psychic of the 20th century. He is often considered the spiritual “father” of both the New Age movement and New Age medicine. He is also widely considered a believing Christian.…

It’s hard to overestimate the impact of Edgar Cayce. Cayce (1877-1945), widely known as “the sleeping prophet,” was actually a “sleeping medium,” probably the most prominent psychic of the 20th century. He is often considered the spiritual “father” of both the New Age movement and New Age medicine. He is also widely considered a believing…