Cultish Exploring The Dangers Of The New Age With Doreen Virtue, Pt. 1
Oct 20, 2020
In this engaging discussion, Doreen Virtue, a former New Age author turned Christian, and Yvonne Wells, a former practitioner led to faith by Doreen, share their transformative journeys. They explore the seductive nature of New Age beliefs and the emotional challenges individuals face, including encounters with spiritual beings. Both emphasize the emptiness of New Age practices compared to the fulfillment found in Christianity. Their testimonies highlight the dangers of prioritizing personal experiences over biblical truths and the need for discernment in spiritual matters.
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Doreen's New Age Journey
- Doreen Virtue grew up in a Christian Science home believing Jesus was only a good teacher, not God. - She later became a psychotherapist and a top New Age author with 65 books published in 38 languages.
Dream Led to Tarot Cards
- After her grandfather died, Doreen had an apparition that led her to study Pythagoras and tarot cards. - She now believes that was a demon pretending to be her grandmother, showing how demons use familiar spirits.
New Age View on Sin
- The New Age movement denies sin, claiming it is an illusion caused by negative thoughts. - This worldview opposes biblical Christianity, seeing Jesus as just one among many ascended masters.
