From Roger Oakland and Caryl Matrisciana’s book, The Evolution Conspiracy. There is a clear but complex marriage between physical evolution and transcendental evolution. Ironically, while forcing out creationism, many scientists and educators push for an equally religious alternative. They cling to the Eastern concept that the next stage of man’s evolution will arrive in spiritual … [Read more…]
By Warren B. Smith Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways. (Psalm 128:1) We are living in fearful times, yet the Bible repeatedly tells us to “Fear not.” Scripture assures us that “God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: We are posting the following news story for informational and research purposes and not as an endorsement of content or source. See a LT related story titled “Oprah Says No to 2020 Presidency Unless God Tells Her to Run” from April 2018. Oprah Winfrey is probably the most influential New Age leader today. … [Read more…]
Evangelical leaders such as Rick Warren, Greg Laurie, and David Jeremiah have shown public support for Roma Downey and her books, movies, and other media work for a number of years now. Lighthouse Trails has attempted to alert these leaders and the church at large that while Downey may be a sincere person, she is … [Read more…]
For nearly three years (since January 2016), Lighthouse Trails has been mailing out small booklet packs to Christian leaders and pastors three times a year. Next week, we will be sending our third mailing for 2018. Since we began the mailings, we have added the names of numerous pastors and ministry leaders, many of whom … [Read more…]
The journey to the cross should be the last “useless journey.”—The “Jesus” of A Course in Miracles Just as Lighthouse Trails was about to release this new booklet, a stunning news announcement by New Age leader Marianne Williamson was broadcast throughout America’s media. Williamson announced that she is seriously considering running for president in the … [Read more…]
Note from LT reader: [Contemplative proponent] Priscilla Shirer [see photo below] with Roma Downey at a [spring 2018] charity event where Roma said Oprah was full of the Holy Spirit. As screen captured below: (Low-resolution images used in accordance with the US Fair Use Act for the purpose of education, critique, and review and not … [Read more…]
NEW BOOKLET: “GOD’S DREAM”—Satan’s Ultimate Scheme by Warren B. Smith is our newest Lighthouse Trails Booklet. The Booklet is 18 pages long and sells for $1.95 for single copies. Quantity discounts are as much as 50% off retail. Our Booklets are designed to give away to others or for your own personal use. Below is the … [Read more…]
In a March 2018 interview article titled “Oprah Winfrey: Why I won’t be running for US President in 2020,” Oprah answers, when asked, “So we won’t see President Oprah in the future?, No. No, you will not. I don’t feel that I am qualified to take on the responsibilities of what that means, which is … [Read more…]
NEW BOOKLET: Fearing God in a Fearless New Age by Warren B. Smith is our newest Lighthouse Trails Booklet. The Booklet is 18 pages long and sells for $1.95 for single copies. Quantity discounts are as much as 50% off retail. Our Booklets are designed to give away to others or for your own personal … [Read more…]
Dear Lighthouse Trails: I am a long time Weight Watchers member, having lost 30 lbs. 8 years ago. As was widely reported in the press, Oprah joined WW about 2 years ago and bought a seat on the Board of Directors of Weight Watchers. Her influence is predictable. The literature was revamped to promote mindfulness practices, … [Read more…]
By Warren B. Smith Oprah Winfrey interviewed Shack author William Paul Young on July 9, 2017 on her Super Soul Sunday television program that was broadcast on her OWN network. Young and Oprah appeared to be like two peas in a New Age pod as they talked of child abuse, traded spiritual quips, and seemed … [Read more…]
NEW BOOKLET: Progression to Deception: How New Age Influence is Destroying the Church—One Step After the Next by Gregory Reid is our newest Lighthouse Trails Booklet. The Booklet is 14 pages long and sells for $1.95 for single copies. Quantity discounts are as much as 50% off retail. Our Booklets are designed to give away … [Read more…]
Mega-church pastor T. D. Jakes, evangelical defector Rob Bell, and emergent church pastor Steve Furtick were among the list of mostly New Age names given on Oprah’s Super Soul 100 list of “awakened leaders.” As Lighthouse Trails has documented for many years, Oprah Winfrey is the most influential New Age leader today and has given … [Read more…]
Somewhat reminiscent of the cult-like individuals who contend that the holocaust in Germany never happened, Oprah Winfrey’s “Jesus”—the New Age Jesus of A Course in Miracles—would have everyone believe that the crucifixion never happened. As Christians around the world have celebrated Christ’s resurrection this weekend, Oprah’s “Jesus” of A Course in Miracles would have the … [Read more…]
Dear Lighthouse Trails: In light of your coverage regarding the Parliament of the World’s Religions, which took place Oct.15-19 in Salt Lake City, UT, it has been brought to my attention that Oprah’s “Belief” (her 7-episode television series) was shown some time during the conference, according to a post-conference e-mail from Imam Abdul Majik Mujahid, … [Read more…]
To Lighthouse Trails: I’m writing this because of Oprah Winfrey’s influence in areas most Christians would never suspect: in the top universities in the U.S. Oprah agreed to be Stanford University’s Office of Religious Life’s “2015 Rathburn Visiting Fellow.” See link: http://news.stanford.edu/news/2015/march/rathbun-oprah-winfrey-031115.html This is an honor bestowed by Stanford’s Office of Religious Studies. She not … [Read more…]
Oprah Winfrey’s New Age “Christianity” (Part 2) – Neale Donald Walsch, “God,” and Hitler by Warren B. Smith is our newest Lighthouse Trails Booklet. The Booklet is 14 pages long and sells for $1.95 for single copies. Quantity discounts are as much as 50% off retail. Our Booklets are designed to give away to others or … [Read more…]
Oprah Winfrey’s New Age “Christianity” and the Emperor’s New Clothes by Warren B. Smith is our newest Lighthouse Trails Booklet. The Booklet is 18 pages long and sells for $1.95 for single copies. Quantity discounts are as much as 50% off retail. Our Booklet are designed to give away to others or for your own personal … [Read more…]
This past weekend, former evangelical pastor Rob Bell and former television icon Oprah wrapped up their national 8-city “Oprah’s The Life You Want Weekend” New Age tour. Joining Bell and Oprah on the tour were other two New Age sympathizers – Deepak Chopra and Elizabeth Gilbert (Eat, Pray, Love). There was a time, not too … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: The following article is posted for informational and research purposes only and is not an endorsement of the content or the news source.This particular news source is a regular promoter of Purpose Driven, contemplative, and emerging church figures. To read Lighthouse Trails articles about Oprah and Rob Bell, you can type their names … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: A number of years ago, former New Age follower Warren B. Smith told Lighthouse Trails editors that he believed one day Rick Warren would share the television stage with Oprah Winfrey. And he believed that when it happened most Christians would not find it troubling that “America’s Pastor” would pay homage to Oprah even though no one has … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: This in from Chris Lawson at Spiritual Research Network. After reading his comments, see some of our links below. Friends: See the announcement just to the right of the red chair on Oprah’s homepage. R. Warren and J. Osteen – Friday the 5th, in two days, on Oprah’s Lifeclass. Oprah’s Lifeclass: http://www.oprah.com/oprahs-lifeclass/oprahs-lifeclass.html “UPDATE: … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: This month, New Ager Gary Zukav announced that Oprah would be joining him in a Super Soul Sunday (on 2/12/12) as part of his Awakening to Spiritual Partnership Course. Oprah has been a fan of Gary Zukav’s for many years. In fact, it was she who propelled Zukav into prominence after his first appearance on the Oprah show … [Read more…]
“Oprah travels to Iowa school for group meditation” Associated Press-Chicago Tribune News FAIRFIELD, Iowa – Oprah Winfrey meditated with some 480 women and talked to students during a brief stop in Fairfield. Suzanne Stryker, of Fairfield, was among the women participating in the transcendental meditation Wednesday at the Maharishi School. She said no one in … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: Because of Oprah Winfrey’s significant role in bringing New Age/New Spirituality to the homes of millions of North American’s, we have posted this news piece about her departure from day time television. Also see the links to some of our own articles below the Washington Post article. By Dan Zak Washington Post The queen of … [Read more…]
by Popeater Out of house news source Many people joke about Oprah Winfrey’s saintly nature, and the Queen of Talk has indeed used her show as something of a pulpit, preaching the importance of “being your best self.” So it was only a matter of time before a bona fide brainiac conducted a study to … [Read more…]
