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Teresa Yanaros, a degreed journalist and devout Catholic, is dedicated to addressing the growing trend of disaffiliation with religion, where many turn to “spiritual but not religious” ideologies, leading to New Age and occult practices. …
Editor’s Note: The author’s book Freedom From Darkness: A Roadmap to Deliverance from Spiritual Bondage and the Occult highlights personal testimonies, practical steps for deliverance, and the powerful role of the Church in combating evil. It can be ordered from Sophia Institute Press.
And, if you enjoyed this article, feel free to check out this author’s previous articles:“Spiritual But Not Religious: A Closer Look at Women’s Predominance in This Movement” and “How I Learned Tarot is a Trap”
Among many, the ideologies of new age, new thought, and even the occult evoke associations of mental health and body-spirit integration. They’re seen as methods leading to being “in tune” with the earth or the universe. Many recognize the level of spiritualism associated with the ideologies but deem them good or helpful; to others, they’re harmless. This perception is far from the truth. The truth is that each of these spiritual movements serve to idolize the self and mask harmful practices that endanger the health of the soul. To correct our understandings and protect ourselves from the realities behind these popular false belief systems, we must first define their ideas, recognize their appeals to our human nature, and ultimately choose to hold firm to the defenses provided by the one, true God, entrusted to His Church.
