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Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the Name that is above every name, that at the Name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father - Philippians 2:9-10


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Updated August 11, 2006

Reiki is a system of laying on of hands by which individuals can allegedly be healed. To our knowledge, this system has not been scientifically established, and should be classified as a form of psychic healing. Holistic health has steadily gained public acceptance. What exactly is it all about, and are there any reasons why Christians should steer clear from it?
Patty's Testimony Are therapies such as acupuncture, biofeedback, and Therapeutic Touch dangerous?
If Earth Day is justified by the moral concept of stewardship of the planet, its celebrants might be surprised about what else comes in that world view package. Therapeutic Touch, an intervention practiced by thousands of nurses worldwide, is being promoted by some as a unique contribution to the new science of healing. Others see it as nothing more than a timeworn technique rooted in a mystical mix of Eastern/occult philosophies. Significantly, Therapeutic Touch is one of the most visible examples of an increased acceptance of psychic healing in health care. 
The term Holistic Health refers to a wide range of alternative approaches to health care which emphasize spiritual and psychological as well as the physical dimensions to personal health. The holistic health movement sees itself as a corrective response to traditional medicine's almost exclusive focus on the physical dimensions of health and healing. Unfortunately, the holistic approach to health errs at a different extreme. Is the doctrine of hell a hindrance or a help in witnessing? Many evangelicals are ashamed of this biblical doctrine, viewing it as a blemish to be covered up by the cosmetic of divine love. But this dishonors God’s Word.
If the wager is your life, what odds will you take? Find out how to pick a winner. Is it legitimate to condemn religion for historical atrocities? First we had better examine the facts. 
. . .but at least fifteen things have to be true before this statement can even be uttered in English. What are they? Is Christianity a Crutch? Would the innocent suffer if there was a God of love? Would a God of love send anyone to hell? What about those who have never heard of Jesus? What about those money-hungry TV evangelists? These and many other questions are answered in this series of articles by Grantley Morris.
A review of James Van Praagh's book, Talking to Heaven In moral debate in the United States today, many people resort to moral relativism. They argue that there are no objective moral values which help us to determine what is right or wrong. An article by Frank Beckwith.
 Part One in a Two-Part Series on Ancient and Modern Gnosticism)by Douglas Groothuis Part Two in a Two-Part Series on Ancient and Modern Gnosticism by Douglas Groothuis
Many college students still encounter outdated charges that first century Christianity and the New Testament were heavily influenced by pagan philosophical systems. God-Given Power or New Age Danger? (Part One) by John Weldon and John Ankerberg
God-Given Power or New Age Danger? (Part Two) by John Weldon and John Ankerberg Who do you say I am? (Luke 9:20, NIV)The question was first asked of Peter by Christ nineteen centuries ago, and has continued since then to the present day to be the litmus test of spiritual authenticity. Perhaps never in the history of the Christian church has this question been more relevant than it is today. One reason for this is that New Agers have taken the New Testament sculpture (if you will) of Christ, crafted an esoteric/mystical chisel, and hammered away at this sculpture until a completely new image has been formed. A two-part article by Ron Rhodes.
Did Jesus travel to the East to study under gurus? Did He become the Christ as a result of what He learned and accomplished there? Are there mystical "gospels" that have been suppressed by the church, keeping us from knowing the real Jesus? In this article, we will look at these and other important questions related to the Jesus of the New Age movement. Two parts. By Ron Rhodes. An extensive, two part article, divided into four sections for ease of reading, by The Christian Research Institute, examining the beliefs of modern Witchcraft.
Witnessing tips for reaching those involved in wicca/paganism. Can a Christian be a Freemason in good conscience, if he knows what their beliefs are? This two-part article from The Christian Research Journal, by John Weldon, examines this question.
An article on witnessing to atheists, by Ron Rhodes. An article by Robert Bowman on talking with atheists.
Articles on the New Age Movement. Did you know that in a society that bans the teaching of Christian views in our schools, wicca, paganism, and other New Age teachings are making inroads into our school system, and the rest of modern society? Here are several articles written by noted author and expert in the New Age Movement, Berit Kjos.
   


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