New Age Intuition
| By: Dr. John Ankerberg, Dr. John Weldon; ©2001 |
| Occult New Age intuition is a euphemism for a wide variety of psychic abilities or spiritistic inspiration found in many New Age practices. Drs. Ankerberg and Weldon briefly describe the problems and dangers involved. |
New Age Intuition
(from Encyclopedia of New Age Beliefs, Harvest House, 1996)
INFO AT A GLANCE
Description. Occult New Age intuition is a euphemism for a wide variety of psychic abilities or spiritistic inspiration.
How does it claim to work? “Intuition” is often developed in the same manner as psychic abilities (for example, through meditation, concentration, visualization, and altered states of consciousness). Once developed, a person seeks out his “intuitive” abilities and relies on them for guidance and instruction.
Examples of occult potential. Psychic diagnosis, spiritism, telepathy, clairvoyance, and other psychic abilities.
Major problems. The normalization of psychic powers as mere intuitive abilities masks their true reality as supernatural abilities originating in the spirit world. Occult abilities and spiritistic powers are thereby internalized as latent “human potential,” and a normal human process, intuition per se, becomes a cover for occult revelation. Distinguishing normal human intuition from psychic powers becomes difficult or impossible.
Biblical/Christian evaluation. Occult practices are forbidden (Deuteronomy 18:9-12), no matter what they are termed.
Potential dangers. Fostering occult development under the guise of enhancing normal human intuition; the normal physical, mental, and spiritual hazards associated with occultism.
