Cultish Part 3: Bethel And The New Age
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Aug 20, 2019 Melissa Dougherty, a former New Thought believer, now helps others escape the New Age movement. In this insightful discussion, she and her guest critique the influence of New Age practices at Bethel Church, including the Alabaster Prayer House. They dive into yoga and the Enneagram, questioning their compatibility with Christian teachings. The conversation also explores the dangers of misleading spiritual interpretations and the importance of discernment in worship, urging listeners to align practices with biblical truths.
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New Age in Alabaster Prayer House
- The Alabaster Prayer House promotes prayer practices that align with New Age concepts like sound vibrations affecting the spirit realm.
- Christian worship should conform to biblical scripture, not subjective spiritual experiences or altered states of consciousness.
Contemplative Prayer Critiqued
- Contemplative prayer used at Bethel echoes New Age techniques promoting openness to spiritual experiences.
- True biblical meditation focuses on Scripture and God's truth, contrasting much with New Age altered states practices.
Missing Core Gospel at Bethel
- Bethel's focus on supernatural experiences over the gospel's core message is a troubling omission.
- Jesus' sacrifice and resurrection are the foundation, not personal spiritual experiences to bring about God's kingdom.