A New Religion for a New Era
Rebecca Urrutia
April 30, 2009
Filed under Spirituality, Uncategorized
Reflecting on the earth or on the things of God?
Gems. Crystals. Energy. Color. Massages. Yoga. Reiki. Meditation. Fen Shui. What is this?
Well, it is actually one of the fastest growing religions in America, and its ideology can be found anywhere, from your favorite TV show to the back of a cereal box. It runs deep in Hollywood pictures and on popular magazines. It is called the New Age religion. A hodgepodge of various beliefs and philosophies, it is a “tolerant” religion that seems sensible and logical.
Maybe you have heard a little about this spreading movement. . . but what is it really about? Why is this religion so dangerous? What’s wrong with a little yoga and positive thinking, you might wonder?
The danger lies in this blazing recognition: New Age is driven by Self. It is a religion that encourages you to trust in yourself and believe in yourself. It pushes you to become self-centered and self-absorbed. It focuses on self-esteem and good works as the key to salvation. The religion teaches that because we were “made in the image of God,” we are like “mini-gods.” We have an “energy” within us that hasn’t been discovered yet. . . Gems and crystals can help balance the energy within you and relieve you of anxiety. . .
The first commandment, says that we should have no other gods before Christ. In New Age, “self” is god. You become your own idol and your life’s center.
We are also not as “holy” as this religion deems us to be. Born into sin, we are a depraved race that is in desperate need of a Savior. And we cannot be saved by searching inside our hearts. There is nothing pure in us, and it is only by the grace of God that we can be called sons and daughters of Christ. We stumble, fail, disappoint, and mess-up . . . believing in ourselves will only lead us down a path of confusion and chaos.
Christ is the only thing we can put our trust in. If He is the center of our life, we will experience a joy and satisfaction unlike any other. Gems, crystals and massages may claim to bring temporary relief from our daily problems and struggles. It might feel like a brief respite, or a momentary break from the stress of our lives. Nevertheless, the pain and sorrow shortly returns. In Christ, our burdens will be lifted and our chains removed—forever. His love is not a passing feeling.
New Age is not the answer. Walking down its path will only lead you to misery and depression as you search for something to fill that every widening void in your heart. Jesus Christ is the answer to your problems, and only He can completely fill the emptiness inside your heart.