The Bible Project Daily Podcast George Gurdjieff: The Occult Roots of the New Age Movement- Pt. 2 of 3 Bonus Episode.
Part 2: Gurdjieff's Philosophy and Its Occult Foundations.
We dig deeper into the philosophical underpinnings of George Gurdjieff's teachings. We will explore the occult roots of his ideas and how they parallel various New Age practices.
Key Topics:
- The concept of the Fourth Way
- Gurdjieff's views on higher consciousness and self-transformation
- Occult elements in Gurdjieff's teachings
- Comparison with New Age practices
Bible Verses:
- Deuteronomy 18:10-12: "Let no one be found among you who sacrifices their son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, or casts spells, or who is a medium or spiritist or who consults the dead. Anyone who does these things is detestable to the Lord."
- Colossians 2:8: "See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ."
Gurdjieff's Methods: Music, Movement, and Meditation.
We examine the practical methods Gurdjieff used to convey his teachings, including his use of music, movement (such as his sacred dances), and meditation. We will critique these methods from a Christian standpoint and identify their occult influences.
Key Topics:
- Gurdjieff's use of music and sacred dances
- Meditation techniques taught by Gurdjieff
- Occult symbolism in Gurdjieff's practices
- Christian critique of these methods
Bible Verses:
- Romans 12:2: "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will."
- Philippians 4:8: "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things."
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