Exposing Alice Bailey: The Occult Roots of the New Age and Its Clash with Christianity

Alice Bailey and the New Age: A Christian Analysis of Her Teachings and Beliefs"

Alice Bailey is one of the most influential figures in the development of modern New Age spirituality. Her writings have shaped contemporary views on esoteric wisdom, spiritual evolution, and the concept of a coming "New World Order." However, while her teachings continue to inspire spiritual seekers around the world, they also pose a serious threat to biblical Christianity. This article will examine her background, belief system, spiritual influences, and why Christians must reject her teachings.

Who Was Alice Bailey?

Alice Ann Bailey (1880–1949) was a British writer and occultist who became a key figure in the Theosophical and New Age movements. She originally followed the teachings of Helena Blavatsky, the founder of Theosophy, but later developed her own body of esoteric writings through what she described as telepathic dictation from a spiritual being known as "The Tibetan" or Djwhal Khul"—a so-called “Ascended Master.”

Her Modalities and Teachings

Bailey's works span over 20 volumes and include subjects such as esoteric healing, astrology, meditation, initiation, karma, and the spiritual hierarchy of the universe. Some of the most prominent modalities she promoted include:

Esoteric Psychology – Teaching that humanity evolves through stages of consciousness and is guided by spiritual masters.
Rays and Initiations – Describing spiritual "rays" that influence human development and the path to becoming a divine being.
The Reappearance of the Christ – Not referring to Jesus Christ, but to a universal Christ consciousness that will return through a world teacher.
The Externalization of the Hierarchy – Preparing the world to accept the rule of spiritual beings over humanity.

Bailey was also the founder of the Lucis Trust, which publishes her work and is deeply involved in promoting United Nations spirituality and global cooperation based on esoteric principles.

Religious Roots and Cultural Origins

Alice Bailey's spiritual framework blends Eastern mysticism, Western occultism, and Theosophy. Theosophy emerged in the late 19th century as an attempt to synthesize all world religions, particularly focusing on Hindu and Buddhist cosmologies.

This belief system promotes reincarnation, karma, the divinity of man, and the existence of hidden masters or spirit guides who direct humanity's spiritual evolution. It is heavily influenced by Eastern spiritual traditions and repackaged in a Westernized, esoteric context.

What She Promoted

Bailey was a key architect of the New Age movement. She popularized the idea of a coming "Age of Aquarius", where mankind would enter a time of peace and enlightenment under the guidance of spirit beings. Her teachings promoted:

Globalism and a one-world religion
Meditation as a path to divinity
Spiritual evolution through esoteric knowledge
The "Plan" of spiritual beings to prepare Earth for their rule

In her book The Externalization of the Hierarchy, Bailey outlined a blueprint for preparing humanity to accept the spiritual rule of "Masters of Wisdom."

Gods and Belief System

Bailey did not promote worship of the God of the Bible. Instead, she referred to a "divine Plan" administered by an unseen spiritual hierarchy. Her concept of “God” was impersonal, often equated with universal energy or consciousness. She also promoted Lucifer as a misunderstood symbol of enlightenment, aligning with Blavatsky’s infamous claim that “Lucifer is the light-bearer.”

This directly contradicts the Christian belief that God is personal, holy, sovereign, and revealed uniquely through Jesus Christ (John 14:6). The Bible makes clear that Satan is a deceiver, not a liberator (2 Corinthians 11:14, Revelation 12:9).

Why Her Teachings Negate Scripture

Alice Bailey’s teachings are deeply antithetical to the gospel:

She promotes salvation through knowledge and spiritual evolution, whereas the Bible teaches that salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone (Ephesians 2:8–9).
She encourages contact with spirit guides, which is strictly forbidden in Scripture (Deuteronomy 18:10-12).
Her idea of a universal Christ consciousness is a counterfeit of the true Christ, who is not an impersonal force but the Son of God, crucified for sin and risen again (1 Corinthians 15:3-4).
Her global religion and hierarchy sound eerily similar to the one-world religion and government described in Revelation 13, which will be empowered by demonic forces in the last days.

Conclusion: A Call for Discernment

Alice Bailey’s teachings may sound spiritual, inclusive, and enlightening, but they are demonic counterfeits of the truth. As Christians, we are warned not to be deceived by doctrines of demons (1 Timothy 4:1) or by “another gospel” (Galatians 1:6-9). Engaging with or embracing these ideas opens the door to spiritual deception, confusion, and even demonic torment.

“Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God...” —1 John 4:1

May we cling to the truth found in Christ and reject every philosophy that exalts itself against the knowledge of God (2 Corinthians 10:5).

Many occult practices in Christianity need to be discerned. Another method of discernment is the Word of God. The word of God is our measuring stick. The more we read the word, know the word, and have a relationship with the Lord, the more we discern right and wrong. We perish from a lack of knowledge.

Hosea 4:6 declares, “My people are destroyed from lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also reject you as my priests; because you have ignored the law of your God, I also will ignore your children.”

By Teresa Morin, President of Touch of God Int'l Ministries of Healing and Deliverance. See list of occult practices.

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