In light of the horrific event that just took place at Virginia Tech, the question will be asked by many, “What will make our colleges (and our society) safer?” No doubt, countless solutions will be presented, everything from more gun control to increasing hate legislation. But there is one thing that is NOT going to make things safer, and that is an increase in the practice of meditation.
Right now, mystical meditation is being introduced to children, college students, moms, patients, and business people at an accelerated rate. Literally, our society is being altered with meditation (i.e., mysticism). Now some may say, “Well, what is wrong with that? Don’t meditators become more peaceful and loving?” The following explanation by a New Age meditator would resonate with that idea:
One starts by silencing the mind–for many, this
is not easy, but when the mind has become silent and still, it is then possible for the Divine Force to descend and enter into the receptive individual. First it trickles in, and later, in it comes in waves. It is both transforming and cleansing; and it is through this force that divine transformation will be achieved.
While we tend to picture in our minds, when we hear the word meditation, a peaceful guru sitting on a beautiful mountainside in India, in truth mysticism is occultic. It’s as simple as that. Ray Yungen explains:
At the very core of the meditation effort is the concept of what is called the higher self. This is thought to be the part of the individual linked to the Divine Essence of the Universe, the part of man that is God. Contact with this higher self is the ultimate goal in meditation and has always been at the very heart of occultism.
Yungen says that those who meditate are:
Individuals who, in the context of historical occultism, are in mystical contact with unseen sources and dimensions; who receive guidance and direction from these dimensions, and most importantly, who promote this state-of-being to the rest of humanity.
So while it may at first appear that meditation helps calm and relax the meditator, in reality, he or she is coming into contact with “unseen forces,” which we believe are familiar spirits (demons). One metaphysician (one who practices mysticism) explains that this occultic practice (mediation) was once only practiced by very few but is now available to all:
At one time such cosmic knowledge [of the higher self] was hard to come by. It was known as the mystery teachings, or the occult (hidden) teachings, or the secret doctrine and it was only available to selected individuals in secret retreats which have always existed on Earth. Now it is available to all who are interested.
In view of this, the occult is entering our society through numerous avenues (Religion, Business, Education, Health, etc.), and most families are being impacted to one degree or another. And the question must be asked, Is the occult going to make our society and our colleges safer? If indeed the occult is the realm of darkness and evil, then the answer is a resounding NO.
The premise behind mystical meditation is that all paths lead to God and that God is in all things. That is why New Ager Neale Donald Walsch says that even Hitler will go to heaven because God is in him too. Furthermore, he states that Hitler did the Jews a favor by having them killed. The ultimate goal in meditation is that all will be united; everything will be ONE. New Age promoter Leonard Sweet calls it the Theory of Everything. One New Ager explains where this is all heading:
Soon it also became apparent that those of us experiencing this inner contact were instinctively (and spontaneously) drawing together, forming a network. In the many years since, I have watched this network grow and widen to literally encompass the globe. What was once a rare experience–that of meeting another person who admitted to a similar superconscious presence in his or her life–has now become a common, even frequent, event … what I once saw as a personal (and individual)transformation I now see as part of a massive and collective human movement.
In other words, the destination of meditation is that all will come together in unity. But this demonic realm that millions are being drawn into will not have the Gospel in its midst. And thus, countless souls will be lost.
What happened this week at Virginia Tech is so horrifying and unimaginable, and clearly was instigated by demonic forces. Isn’t it time Christian leaders turn away from contemplative spirituality (i.e., spiritual formation), repent and come back to the true Gospel that is the only hope for lost souls. While these leaders increasingly continue to promote contemplative, they are helping to bring the occult (the hidden darkness of Satan) into the lives of many. May God have mercy and open their eyes. What our world needs is only one thing — that is the light of the world — Jesus Christ. Meditation will not make our schools and our society safer.
Ray Yungen sums it up very clearly and indeed very soberly:
Salvation is having personal faith and trust in the person and finished work (sacrifice) of the Lord Jesus Christ. We have “peace with God” (Romans 5:1), are “forgiven” (Ephesians 5:4), and are “reconciled” to God (II Corinthians 5:18) only by Him. That’s where our faith or trust is to be directed. The notion of achieving Christ consciousness [through meditation] is just not compatible with being redeemed by Christ’s precious blood. The two just don’t mix. Romans 5:6 says: “For when we were yet without strength [spiritually impotent], in due time Christ died for the ungodly.” A consciousness can’t die for anyone–only a person can. If you “receive not the love of the truth,” as Scripture says, your eternal destination will be determined:
Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie. (II Thessalonians 2:9-11)
Note: The passages and quotes above are from Ray Yungen’s new release, For Many Shall Come in My Name. This book examines closely the New Age movement that has so impacted our society, including the Christian church.
