LTRP Note: This article is from an outside news source. Please see our links below for related information. Telegraph News (UK) – The Church of England is publishing a guide advising youth workers how to use Harry Potter to spread the Christian message. Days before the release of the seventh and final novel in the … [Read more…]
In February of 2006, Lighthouse Trails issued a report titled “Awana: Are They Heading Toward Contemplative/Emergent?” The concerns were over the organization’s connection with Willow Creek, with Awana’s interest in Spiritual Formation and with a recommended ministry list that included a number of contemplative/emergent organizations, including Youth Specialties.1 A year and a half later, Awana … [Read more…]
by Berit Kjos Parents who watch the Harry Potter movies may not always be aware of the dark occult world that empower this series. For instance, unlike the book, this dark, disturbing movie doesn’t explain the nightmarish scene above. Nor does it describe the murderous spells and curses that kill Sirius Black, Harry’s beloved friend … [Read more…]
A Special Lighthouse Trails Alert The following news story from The New York Times illustrates how quickly meditation is overtaking our society. Children are the newest target! This is not only affecting kids in public schools – through the contemplative prayer movement and the emerging church – Christian schools are heading in this direction … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: The following news story pertains to this week’s Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting where issues such as the emerging church and church-related sex abuse of children were topics of discussion. A motion to distance SBC from the emerging church was discussed. By ABP staff Published June 14, 2007 SAN ANTONIO — On … [Read more…]
CBS News May 13, 2007 A Look At Black Magic In Great Britain “[W]hen it comes to the occult, we’ve [England] cornered the market. Harry Potter isn’t just a best seller and an international movie hit – it is real life for many of us. There are parts of England where one in ten of … [Read more…]
Keri Wyatt Kent’s book, Listen: Finding God in the Story of Your Life, is a book that is going to ultimately affect more than just adults. The book is a primer in contemplative spirituality, and backing the book is Elisa Morgan, president and CEO of MOPS International (Mothers of Preschoolers). So not only will moms … [Read more…]
by Understand the Times with Roger Oakland SAN FRANCISCO, California (AP) — “In Tara Guber’s ideal world, American children would meditate in the lotus position and chant in Sanskrit before taking stressful standardized tests. “But when she asked a public elementary school in Aspen, Colorado, to teach yoga in 2002, Christian fundamentalists and even some … [Read more…]
On January 9th, Focus on the Family’s Adventures in Odyssey (their program for children) presented a show called “Solitary Refinement.” Much like the recent Fox Home Video production, Be Still, “Solitary Refinement” is an infomercial for Contemplative Spirituality. Talking about going to monasteries to learn the disciplines of silence and solitude, getting rid of distractions … [Read more…]
Kids in public school are learning yoga. According to yoga instructor, Mark Blanchard, (of Progressive Power Yoga, he taught children at Colfax Elementary school in California this past November. On his blog, he states: “I will be introducing yoga to all of the kids at the school as I donate a full yoga program.” Blanchard … [Read more…]
by Prophezine News David Rogers; with files from Joanne Laucius National Post; CanWest News Service Tuesday, October 24, 2006 “OTTAWA – The Quebec Ministry of Education has told unlicensed Christian evangelical schools that they must teach Darwin’s theory of evolution and sex education or close their doors after a school board in the Outaouais region … [Read more…]
Children have become a particular target for those who promote New Age and contemplative spiritualities. Movies like Bee Season and Indigo Children are examples of this, and many public schools are introducing meditation practices to students. Christendom may take the lead in teaching children how to practice the spiritual discipline of meditation. One of the … [Read more…]
THIS IS A SPECIAL ALERT! The following Audio clip is a sermon by Rob Bell. In this audio, Bell leads the audience through a meditation exercise and talks about various aspects of contemplative spirituality. Please use caution when listening to this audio file (not suitable for children). Click here for audio file. Lighthouse Trails has … [Read more…]
THIS IS A SPECIAL ALERT! The following Audio clip is a sermon by Rob Bell. In this audio, Bell leads the audience through a meditation exercise and talks about various aspects of contemplative spirituality. Please use caution when listening to this audio file (not suitable for children). Click here for audio file. Lighthouse Trails has … [Read more…]
In our recent article, Jesus Camp, Film Reveals the Mystical and the Militant, Not Biblical Christianity, it was clear to see that children have become victims to contemplative spirituality and the New Age. As we mentioned in the article, kids are being led into dangerous meditative trances. Another example of this is an upcoming conference … [Read more…]
Jesus Camp, a new film about Christian camps for kids (released this month September 2006), is already stirring up a lot of controversy. Concerns and criticisms are coming from both secular and evangelical sides. New Age website Spirituality and Practice), while saying the film is important because of what it reveals, calls the movie “scary” … [Read more…]
Jesus Camp, a new film about Christian camps for kids (released this month September 2006), is already stirring up a lot of controversy. Concerns and criticisms are coming from both secular and evangelical sides. New Age website Spirituality and Practice), while saying the film is important because of what it reveals, calls the movie “scary” … [Read more…]
Last week’s exposure of evangelical leader, Ted Haggard, is going to bring a lot of questions to the surface. Gay rights activists, the secular media, and many others are going to say, “See, why should we ban homosexual marriages? Even the Christians do it. Why should we say it is wrong? And why should we … [Read more…]
Are Christian High Schools Promoting Contemplative Spirituality? In a few weeks, high schoolers will be returning to school, and many of them will be going to Christian high schools. Are Christian schools falling into the snare of contemplative/emerging spirituality as are Christian colleges and seminaries? And how many unknowing, devoted parents are placing their teens … [Read more…]
