Amos 3:7

Can mysticism lead to God?  Author: by Richard Bennett (former Catholic priest)  Mysticism is an attempt to gain ultimate knowledge of God by a direct experience that bypasses the mind. The strong influence of Catholic mysticism has helped immensely to transform the New Age Movement from being merely a counter-culture sub-culture to becoming a new source of spiritual vision for the world. Catholic mysticism has very effectively and subtly invaded many facets of life without being recognized or critically examined. (continue reading…)

Dharma is an Indian term that is understood to mean simply the law of life.  Within Buddhism, the Dharma means more specifically the teachings of Buddha. Following Buddha’s death his followers convened to create a system of doctrines that they could all agree on.  These teachings were then handed down orally over future generations through Buddhist monks.  In 80 B.C., Buddhist scribes finally compiled the teachings of the Buddha on paper, which became the Pali Canon, also called the Tripitaka.  The teachings contained rules for conduct, methods for spiritual attainment, and the ethics taught by the Buddha. (continue reading…)

In the sixth century B.C., Buddhism was founded by Siddhartha Gautama.  A biography of Siddhartha Gautama was not written during his lifetime and the earliest accounts of life were not recorded until some three hundred years after his death.  Because there has been much debate by historians on where to draw the line between history and legend, the history probably contains much myth.  However, this is the history is accepted by most Buddhists and forms a model for all Buddhists to live by. (continue reading…)

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This week guest host, Eric Barger, discusses the beliefs and profound influence of the New Age movement on our culture. Eric’s guest is New York Times’ best-selling author, Stephen Mansfield whose new book, “Where Has Oprah Taken Us?”, details the deceptive spirituality of television personality, Oprah Winfrey. How has she seduced two generations? Many viewers insist she is a Christian which furthers the deception. She may be the most serious false teacher of our day. (continue reading…)

Critical to this belief is the understanding that prophecy is something that you can grow in (learn) as opposed to an outright gift. While the point can be made that you can learn how to use the gift, it remains a gift nonetheless. And one which must be judged. At the Morningstar Church students reportedly sit at tables on the sides of the auditorium and will give you a prophecy (reading) if you ask. Sometimes they miss it, but that’s alright, they are learning. Contrast that with a statement from John Bevere, who in his seminal work on prophecy “Thus Saith the Lord” states that “There is no Junior Holy Spirit.” (continue reading…)

This is an interview with Lynne Dickie about the dangers of Reiki energy healing.  We keep hearing and was even asked by a neighbor who is a Reiki Master to teach this at our Church.  I kindly said, no and explained we only heal in the Name of Jesus and explained that Reiki is not a Christian practice of healing.  She explained it would work no matter what name we used…  She was offended, but the truth will offend many.  See in this interview with a nurse who dabbled with this occult method of trafficking in demons.  Every Christian should understand this Eastern mystical practice.   (continue reading…)

Can yoga ever be Christian? Find out with guest Caryl Matrisciana on the show Christ in Prophecy.  I noted a local Church had flyers for Christian Yoga… Really, what is it and can it ever be reconciled as Christian?  Has America become Hindu? Discover how deep Hinduism has influenced the post-modern world with guest Caryl Matrisciana on the show Christ in Prophecy.  See Caryl Matrisciana who grew up in India and knows and loves the Hindu people. What do they believe and how is that effecting America in general and how is it slipped into the Church?  (continue reading…)

Has America become Hindu? Discover how deep Hinduism has influenced the post-modern world with guest Caryl Matrisciana on the show Christ in Prophecy.  See Caryl Matrisciana who grew up in India and knows and loves the Hindu people.  What do they believe and how is that effecting America in general and how is it slipped into the Church?  The Beetles visited India and brought something better than drugs…  Methodology of mystical practices used to arose the “snake” in you.  Hmmm.  See video attached. (continue reading…)

Another Look at Buddhism

Jesus and Buddha cannot both be right. The lotus is the symbol of Buddhism; the cross, the symbol of the Christian faith. Behind the two symbols stand two diametrically opposed beliefs. I ask you, the reader, to examine the message of each, using both your heart and your mind. It is worth the exercise because it will determine your destiny.  (excerpt from below) (continue reading…)