The New Age is a movement that mixes various religions, philosophies, and mystical practices. Followers of the movement believe that a new era of world peace and prosperity is approaching. New Age beliefs and practices are contrary to the Bible.
The New Age movement emerged in the 1960s-70s when the Western world gained more contact with the Eastern world. New Agers blended various beliefs and practices of Eastern religions, creating a new stream of thought.
What are New Age beliefs?
Pantheism
The New Age says that God is a cosmic force that connects everything that exists . Every object and creature has this strength within. There is no personal God like the God of the Bible.
Balance
The world consists of forces that must be in balance . Thus, to have a good and stable life, it is necessary to balance forces such as male and female, “yin” and “yang”.
Reincarnation
Each person has many lives, which help to reach a more evolved state, in harmony with everything that exists. The goal of life is to evolve until you are fully integrated with the cosmic force of the universe.
All religions are equal
The New Age holds that “anything goes” when it comes to religion and that, deep down, all religions say the same thing . Some religious figures, such as Jesus or Buddha, are considered to be more evolved humans.
Relativism
Truth and morals are relative. Each person must be free to do what is best for them, as long as it does not harm others. This includes all kinds of sexual practices and the use of drugs to “open the mind”.
Witchcraft, astrology and other occult practices
Every kind of mystical experience is accepted because it helps to “get in touch” with realities other than the physical world. This supposedly helps with personal evolution. In fact, these practices are very dangerous and one is open to the influence of demons.
The new era
The New Age movement is based on the belief that the evolution of humanity is divided by ages . Each era is a phase that has predominant characteristics that influence the world. The current age we live in is almost over and the New Age, known as the Aquarius Age , will be a time of great peace and prosperity. The whole world will be united, without borders, all working together for the good of humanity.
The New Age and the Bible
The New Age movement is not compatible with the Bible. The Bible says God is a personal being, not a cosmic force, and that there is only one way for Him: Jesus. We only have one life and after that we will face the justice of God. It’s impossible to improve yourself. Only Jesus’ sacrifice can save us. One day there will be total peace and harmony, but it won’t be because of human evolution; it will be when Jesus returns.
The New Age has some good ideals, like peace and care for nature, but it’s based on lies. Many practices associated with movement are dangerous to physical, mental and spiritual health. The New Age should bring peace but it actually causes ruin.