Tag: Hinduism
LTRP Note: Because “soaking prayer” is becoming increasingly popular, and because we believe the effects of it are potentially dangerous (kundalini), we are posting this warning by Ray Yungen. As well as the links below this article, we have information…
By Heather Clark Christian News Network WASHINGTON – Approximately two dozen U.S. Congressmen and women recently participated in the first-ever observance of the Hindu festival of lights, known as Diwali, on Capitol Hill. The observance was a bi-partisan effort organized…
I want to assure you, for what it’s worth, that I bear Richard Foster no personal animosity. My reason for writing this testimony is that with the rising tide of critical input my book may bring, I want to clarify…
LTRP Note: In this Psychology Today article, it reveals that a Hindu meditation teacher is in the process of teaching “elite” American business people the “art” of Hindu meditation. The implications could be colossal, and the effects would roll over…
LTRP Note: Lighthouse Trails has been following this story since last year (see related articles below). Sadly, the “new” spirituality has won again in the public schools. Poor kids. In the Encinitas School District, they get to learn how to…
Commentary by Roger Oakland Understand the Times Since September 11, 2001, we hear a lot about believing in God and faith. There are many people who are asking questions such as, what does the Muslim faith believe? Or others want…
LECTIO DIVINA-What it is, What it is not, and Should Christians Practice it? written by the editors at Lighthouse Trails is one of the new Lighthouse Trails Booklets and is an easy to understand explanation of the practice of lectio…
From Barbie to the wholesome looking American Girl, both dolls have now joined the Yoga ranks in children’s toys, once again illustrating how mysticism and the New Age have fully enveloped our Western society. Toys have not been left behind….
By Roger Oakland In an article titled “Christ-Followers in India Flourishing Outside the Church,” the following statement is made regarding the research of Herbert Hoefer, author of Churchless Christianity: In striking research undertaken in the mid-eighties and published in 1991, Herbert…
LTRP Note: For several years now, Lighhtouse Trails has reported on the spiritual dangers of practicing Yoga. And in spite of some evangelical Christians saying that the Yoga positions are OK to do just as long as you don’t do…
Lectio Divina – There’s a lot of talk about it today; umpteen books are published and more are on the way about lectio divina; and an increasing number of evangelical/Protestant figures are writing about it, endorsing it, and teaching it….
LTRP Note: The following is a letter we received from someone who has a legitimate concern. Below his question is our response and some added information. The Question: To Lighthouse Trails: I have been enjoying your expose of the emergent…