Channgling – An Introduction
By: Dr. John Ankerberg and Dr.John Weldon; ©2012 Channeling is a New Age euphemism for mediumship or spirit possession. Contents 1 Channeling – An Introduction 2 NOTES Channeling – An Introduction Influence Channeling is a New Age euphemism for mediumship or spirit possession. When men and women willingly give over their minds and bodies to…
Can Scientific Testing Prove Dowsing Works
By: Dr. John Ankerberg and Dr.John Weldon; ©2012 We think that the reason demons are impersonating good angels today is not only for purposes of spiritual deception, theologically and philosophically, but also so that they can easily oppress and possess people through the guise of “higher consciousness” Contents 1 Can Scientific Testing Prove Dowsing Works?…
How Safe is Hypnosis?
By: Dr. John Ankerberg, Dr. John Weldon; ©2012 For the moment, let us accept the common belief that competently handled hypnosis is effective and relatively safe. For the qualified professional, so is high-speed racing. But there are still some risks at every turn, even for the professional. Hypnosis is like that. Even when it is…
How Real Are the Spirits Seen During Visualization?
By: Dr. John Ankerberg, Dr. John Weldon; ©2012 The story of “Philip” the “imaginary” spirit is illustrative of how the innocent use of the imagination may result in spirit contact and possession. How Real Are the Spirits Seen During Visualization? Fantasy Spirits? The story of “Philip” the “imaginary” spirit is illustrative of how the innocent…
Enlightenment and Tantrism – Part 2
By: Dr. John Ankerberg, Dr. John Weldon; ©2012 Tantra is a practice found in Hinduism, Buddhism, and certain other religions. It is primarily based upon the teachings of the Hindu Tantras, or holy books. Despite its esoteric nature and historical confinement primarily to Tibetan Buddhism and Shivaite Hinduism, the influence of tantra in various forms…
Enlightenment and Demonization
By: Dr. John Ankerberg, Dr. John Weldon; ©2012 It is our conviction that the experience of enlightenment isn’t what proponents claim it to be: an exalted and divine state of consciousness permitting experiential awareness of the pantheistic reality of all existence. We think it is just the opposite. Far from being a spiritual evolutionary leap…
Enlightenment and a New Personality
By: Dr. John Ankerberg, Dr. John Weldon; ©2012 A radical new morality, such as is encouraged with “enlightenment,” would hardly be possible without a new personality to go with it. Rajneesh once described the importance of the state of catalepsy and insanity for dismantling all that is truly human, in effect prepping the interim vessel…
What is New Age Enlightenment?
By: Dr. John Ankerberg, Dr. John Weldon; ©2012 In the New Age Movement, “enlightenment” is one of those words that everyone respects. It suggests something very good. For anyone to say that it is something negative would seem harsh, for such a polite-sounding word should speak of something noble and sublime. What is New Age…
Does the Bible Prohibit Hypnosis?
By: Dr. John Ankerberg, Dr. John Weldon; ©2012 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 of “charming,”…
A Critique of Hypnosis in Christian Psychotherapy
By: Dr. John Ankerberg, Dr. John Weldon; ©2012 Many Christian therapists use hypnosis on pragmatic grounds, maintaining that it is useful for helping their clients. It works for them, and they see positive results. Nothing occult happens, and they feel comfortable with the practice. A Critique of Hypnosis in Christian Psychotherapy Many Christian therapists use…
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