For your discussion, please list two reasons why You think that people find this view appealing and at least one reason why it cannot coexist with Christian teaching.
Pantheism’s Popularity
Details: Discussion Prompt: Pantheism’s Popularity
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The video we watched this week, “Seven New Age Beliefs and How to Recognize Them,” indicates pantheism and New Age spirituality are having an increased influence on culture, as well as on Christianity (and other established religions).
For your discussion, please list two reasons why You think that people find this view appealing and at least one reason why it cannot coexist with Christian teaching.
Use Scripture and your textbook to support your response.
Textbook reference
Myers, J., & Noebel, D. (2015). Understanding the times: A survey of competing worldview (5th ed.).
Chapter 6: New Spirituality
Chapter 16: Economics
Chapter 17: History
Chapter 18: Conclusion
The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. (2001). Crossway.
THE BEAT by Allen Parr. (2019, August 13). 7 New Age beliefs and how to immediately recognize them. [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weGGxMJbYJw
Transcript of Video: “Seven New Age Beliefs and How to Recognize Them”
To Spot, someone involved with a new age movement
7 New age Beliefs and How to immediately recognize them
1. Spirituality – They will say – “I’m a very Spiritual person”
Key Question: What do they believe about Jesus Christ?
2. Relative Truth- They will say – “There is no such thing as absolute Truth”
But according to the Bible “beloved do not believe every spirit but test the Spirits, whether they are of God because many false prophets have gone out into the world.
3. Names for God- They will say – “I believe in a Higher Power or Force.” “I know that there is a Higher Power” out there.
4. Energy, vibes, etc. – They will say – “I’m sending you good vibes.
-Hey, I’m gonna send good energy your way. -Sending good vibes your way.”
5. Inclusive – They will say- “There are many ways to get to God.
Key Definition- Monotheism – the doctrine or belief that there is only one way.
They will say- I believe there are many ways.
But the Bible say – Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
6. Law of Attraction – They will say -Do good and good things will come to you.
7. Mysticism- the new age spiritual would say-channeling, tarot card reading astrology, Psychics out of body experiences, horoscopes, etc.
To Spot, someone involved with a new age movement
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