What questions should I ask New Age pastor?

[Welshrabbit]

Sometimes, when you are speaking, do you also feel like vomiting? If yes, why do you think that is?

This is hilarious.

 

[Pattylt]

I’d do it but I’m not religious. Being a typical skeptic, I’d be continually asking for evidence of his claims and how does he think his beliefs are justified without it! Where are the studies that show his methods work other that his followers subjective feelings that it does.

He’d probably have to go to the bathroom after 15 minutes and never come back!

 

[Margaret_Ann]

Suggestions: 1) DON’T go to the New Age place. You may think your faith is strong but remember: rocks can become pebbles by erosion, and so can your faith too. To attend there without grave necessity (e.g. funeral) is a sin against the First Commandment and possibly against the Fifth Commandment, i.e. scandalizing others. We have to give a good example to others and witness to the Catholic Faith. (Maybe @edward_george1 and @InthePew can explain better.)

Second, if that person was my boyfriend/significant other, I would seriously reconsider the relationship and break it off. I was once engaged myself and broke it off which saved me from being lured into sedevacantism (long story).

I’m not telling you what to do re the relationship; I’m only giving my .02 on what I would do.

 

[Margaret_Ann]

Evil is a privation of good. In the case of mankind, every human person - except Our Lady - is born deprived of sanctifying grace, the Divine Life of God. (Our Lord is one Divine Person with two natures, divine and human, so obviously original sin has no part in Him.) Therefore, fallen mankind is evil in that sense.

 

[TC3033]

To attend there without grave necessity (e.g. funeral) is a sin against the First Commandment and possibly against the Fifth Commandment, i.e. scandalizing others.

Are you saying that a Catholic spouse or significant other isn’t allowed to go to church with their non-Catholic spouse at their church …unless for a funeral or wedding?

 

[Juansavage]

Researching this stuff makes my faith stronger. I have learned a lot of it is Law of Attraction and a book by Michael Talbot called “The Holographic Universe,” which she’s reading.

 

[Margaret_Ann]

If I’m not mistaken, the OP is not married. That’s a whole different ballgame imo.

 

[TC3033]

I would consider “significant other” as the +1… OK, let’s extrapolate then…so a Catholic girlfriend/boyfriend can’t go to church with their girlfriend/boyfriend?

 

[Margaret_Ann]

Considering that it’s New Age, I’d stay away from it like the plague.

 

[TC3033]

OK, seems like you’re moving the goalposts from your original statement.

 

[Asinner]

No she’s not. Her original statement was specifically about new age.

 

[Margaret_Ann]

Thank you. You’re a sweetheart.

 

[Juansavage]

In my research, it seems to be this:

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https:%2F%2Fen.m.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FErnest_Holmes&ved=2ahUKEwjQ0b3qtsLmAhVPu54KHecAAcoQmhMwDXoECA4QJg&usg=AOvVaw04CmhbNjxV7tcIJlaDgk8e

I’m a little horrified and concerned.

 

[phil19034]

Many, if not most,
spiritual guides who aren’t religious charge for their services.

unfortunately, many religious sisters charge to be spiritual directors too

 

[Juansavage]

Here’s the link

Ernest Holmes - Wikipedia

 

[TC3033]

Ah, that’s not how I read it…more or less that Catholic SO’s shouldn’t go to church with non-Catholic SO’s.

 

[Juansavage]

The center is classified as a church type of 501c3 which means I can’t look up his salary.

 

[Vico]

…
What questions would you ask?

You can read this document first from the Vatican website:

http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/p...s/rc_pc_interelg_doc_20030203_new-age_en.html

 

[Minks]

@Vico’s vatican link in Post 64 is excellent. Be sure to read it for a greater understanding of the issues and your vulnerability, despite your staunch Catholic beliefs.

Fir starters: Your girlfriend is not actually your life partner, since the two of you haven’t committed to each other in marriage. In that case, I’d reassess my current relationship and lifetime goals.

You’re dealing with your soul—your ETERNAL soul! For this lifetime and all eternity! Why are you even considering the possibility of risking your faith under any circumstances, but especially with someone who successfully charges money in order to learn about his beliefs?!

This guy’s in business, charging $75/hr because he can! He’s successful at drawing people in, or he wouldn’t be doing it. How are you going to successfully expose him? How are you going to instantly make intelligent comebacks? What’s GirlFriend going to think when he hits you with something you’ve never contemplated and you’re stunned into silence, even momentarily?

If you care about your girlfriend, how can you think of exposing yourself and her, even momentarily, to something that could endanger your soul and her soul?

What if your girlfriend doesn’t recognize the falsity? What, then? If she’s already hooked on these “out there” ideas, learn how to teach her YOUR faith.

If others before you haven’t been able to stop this type of chicanery, what are the odds of your being successful? Please don’t jeopardize your soul. Run in the opposite direction.

If you do see this guy, in spite of all our admonitions, please be sure to read that Vatican link referenced by Vico.

Also, will you come back and tell us A) that you decided not to go, or B) what happened if you ended up going.

Best wishes. I’m praying for both of you, and even the charlatan.

 

[Juansavage]

I learned he also makes $100,000 a year.