Is Mind Reading a Gift or a Gateway? Understanding Its Occult Origins

Mind Reading (Telepathy): A Spiritual Counterfeit Exposed

Mind reading, also known as telepathy, is often portrayed as a mysterious gift that allows one person to “read” another’s thoughts or emotions. While the world may romanticize it as intuition, psychic ability, or mental synchronization, discerning Christians must examine the spiritual roots, the purpose, and the origin of this practice. Is it from God or is it a deceptive modality rooted in occult forces?

Let’s explore what’s really behind the practice of mind reading and how to spiritually discern its source.

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What Is Mind Reading (Telepathy)?

Telepathy is defined as the ability to transfer thoughts, emotions, or information from one person to another without using known sensory channels. The term itself was coined in the late 19th century by Frederic W. H. Myers, a British researcher and founding member of the Society for Psychical Research. He wasn’t a Bible-believing Christian, but rather deeply entrenched in spiritualism, séances, and the paranormal.

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Who Was the Founder and What Was His Spirituality?

Frederic Myers and his colleagues were not just scientific observers—they were spiritual experimenters, fascinated with life after death and spirit communication. Myers' beliefs leaned toward universalism, psychic evolution, and mediumship—far removed from biblical truth. He frequently consulted mediums and believed that the dead could guide the living through “mental impressions.”

Clearly, this modality did not originate from the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It emerged from a culture steeped in spiritualism, which directly violates Deuteronomy 18:10–12 where God forbids communicating with familiar spirits.

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What Culture Birthed Telepathy?

Telepathy, as popularized in modern times, is deeply tied to Western occultism and Eastern mysticism. Ancient Hindu texts mention similar psychic phenomena tied to kundalini energy, a serpent-like force said to awaken the third eye. This is a counterfeit to the Holy Spirit and ties mind reading to the New Age movement, not the Bible.

From Tibet to Victorian England, telepathy was viewed as a mystical path to divine enlightenment. However, Scripture warns us in 2 Corinthians 11:14 that "Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light."

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Who Is the ‘God’ Behind Mind Reading?

Mind reading is not empowered by the Holy Spirit but by familiar spirits—demonic entities that mimic knowledge and insight. These spirits deceive the practitioner and the one being read, creating a counterfeit spiritual experience that draws people further away from Christ.

The “god” behind telepathy is not the Lord Jesus Christ—it is the god of this age (2 Corinthians 4:4) who blinds unbelievers.

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What Is Its Purpose—and Why Is It Dangerous?

Mind reading creates a sense of power, superiority, and enlightenment. It lures people into dependency on spiritual sources that are not God. It also subtly promotes rebellion against God’s order, as it bypasses prayer, discernment, and godly wisdom.

In deliverance ministry, I have seen many individuals oppressed by spirits of control, fear, confusion, and witchcraft because they unknowingly opened themselves up to demonic influences through telepathy and “mental connections.”

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What Can You Do?

1. Renounce any involvement with mind reading or psychic abilities.

2. Repent and break soul ties or covenants with false spiritual powers.

3. Apply the Blood of Jesus and ask the Holy Spirit to cleanse your mind.

4. Stay rooted in the Word of God—His voice is the only voice you need.

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Unmasking Mediumship: Who’s Really Behind the Spirit Voices?

Mind Mediumship – Spirit Communication or a Satanic Counterfeit?

Mind mediumship is a form of psychic activity where individuals claim to communicate with spirits—usually the deceased—through mental impressions, inner voices, or imagery. This may appear harmless or even helpful on the surface, but when we dig into the origins, methods, and belief systems behind this practice, it becomes clear that it is a spiritual counterfeit rooted in the occult.

⚠️ Discernment Questions Every Believer Should Ask:

To test any spiritual practice, 1 John 4:1 tells us: “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God…”

Here are key questions to ask:

• Who was the founder of this modality?
  Many modern forms of mind mediumship can be traced back to Emanuel Swedenborg, Allan Kardec, and the Fox Sisters, all of whom were heavily involved in spiritualism and spirit communication that contradicted biblical truths.

• What was their spirituality?
  None of these individuals professed the biblical Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Their spirituality leaned toward New Age, spiritism, and occultism, often mixing Christian terminology to appear authentic.

• What culture did it come out of?
  Mind mediumship gained popularity in 19th-century Western Europe and America, especially during the rise of Spiritualism. It was a reaction to grief after wars and epidemics, where people desperately wanted to speak to lost loved ones.

• What were their beliefs?
  They believed spirits of the dead could give wisdom and guidance. This contradicts Scripture. Ecclesiastes 9:5 tells us, “The dead know nothing.” Consulting the dead is strictly forbidden in Deuteronomy 18:10-12.

• Who is their God or gods?
  Most mediums either acknowledge “the universe,” spirit guides, or higher selves—not the One True God of the Bible. This opens doors to familiar spirits (Leviticus 19:31), which are demonic entities masquerading as benevolent beings.

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🎯 What is the Purpose of Mind Mediumship?

Mind mediumship claims to provide emotional healing, closure, or guidance. But it often draws people away from God and the Bible, and toward false spirits and deception. Many who begin seeking messages from the dead end up in deeper occult practices—tarot, pendulums, channeling, or astral projection.

2 Corinthians 11:14 warns us, “Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.” The enemy uses comfort and curiosity to ensnare.

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🛡️ Biblical Warning and Deliverance

God strictly prohibits speaking with the dead or engaging with spirits outside of the Holy Spirit. These practices grieve God and open spiritual doors to torment, confusion, fear, and control by demonic forces.

If you’ve ever participated in mediumship—whether directly or through a psychic, séance, or spirit guide—you must repent, renounce the practice, and break soul ties with any spirit you’ve opened up to.

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 The Hidden Dangers of Levitation: What God’s Word Says About This Occult Practice

🕊️ Levitation: A Supernatural Wonder or Spiritual Trap?

Levitation has fascinated people for centuries, often portrayed in mystical ceremonies, magic shows, and spiritual encounters. It is defined as the phenomenon of a person or object rising into the air without any physical support—seemingly by supernatural or psychic power. While it may appear harmless or even awe-inspiring, the practice of levitation is deeply rooted in occult traditions and opens dangerous spiritual doors.

🔍 The Spirituality Behind Levitation

Levitation is not just a physical event—it is a spiritual manifestation. Many who experience or attempt levitation are not merely performing a trick; they are tapping into spiritual realms outside of God’s authority. Often, the individuals involved have embraced New Age beliefs, Eastern mysticism, or forms of witchcraft that promise supernatural powers.

Levitation is common in:

• Hindu Yogic Practices: Especially in advanced stages of transcendental meditation, practitioners report out-of-body experiences and floating.

• Occult Ceremonies: Mediums, witches, and spiritualists have long used levitation as a form of spirit demonstration.

• New Age Energy Healing: Some claim levitation occurs during healing rituals involving crystals, chakras, or “spirit guides.”

These belief systems do not worship the one true God of the Bible. Instead, they serve false gods, idols, or undefined “universal energies” that open the door to demonic influence.

🔥 Who is Their God or gods?

In most cases, the entities worshipped or interacted with in these spiritual traditions are not neutral. Whether labeled as “ascended masters,” “spirit guides,” or deities from Eastern religions, they are not the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Scripture makes it clear: “the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God” (1 Corinthians 10:20).

When someone calls on a power that is not from God, they are calling on demons. The “gods” behind levitation are counterfeit—offering fleeting power but delivering lasting bondage.

⚠️ Spiritual and Psychological Dangers

Engaging in levitation and similar occult practices may seem harmless or exciting at first, but they come with heavy spiritual consequences. Many who have explored these realms have later suffered:

• Mental torment

• Hearing voices

• Seeing lights or apparitions

• Paranoia, anxiety, depression

• Obsessive thoughts or suicidal ideation

This is not a coincidence. Opening the door to supernatural realms without God’s protection allows demonic spirits to torment the mind and body. The further one ventures down this path, the closer they draw to destruction.

Some victims have described the torment as a constant presence, whispering lies, inducing fear, and making them feel trapped within their own minds. Others have said they were driven to the brink of suicide before they cried out to Jesus for deliverance.

📖 Biblical Warnings: What Does God Say?

God is not silent about these practices. In Deuteronomy 18:9–12, God gives a direct command:

“When you enter the land the Lord your God is giving you, do not learn to imitate the detestable ways of the nations there. Let no one be found among you who… practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, or casts spells… Anyone who does these things is detestable to the Lord.”

Why does God forbid these practices? Not because He wants to withhold knowledge or power—but because He knows the source of that power. These are not innocent rituals. They are dangerous spiritual transactions that invite demonic forces into a person’s life.

🛑 The Price of Consulting the Lesser Power: Saul’s Fall

In 1 Samuel 28, King Saul disobeyed God by consulting a medium—the witch of Endor—to summon the spirit of Samuel. This was after the Lord had already withdrawn from Saul due to his repeated rebellion.

“So Saul died for his trespass which he committed against the Lord… and also because he asked counsel of a medium, making inquiry of it, and did not inquire of the Lord” (1 Chronicles 10:13–14).

Saul sought a lesser spiritual power instead of God, and the result was tragic: fear, torment, madness, and eventually, death.

This is a pattern repeated throughout history—when people turn from God's truth to the occult, they step out of divine protection and into enemy territory.

🗝️ The Devil’s Promise: Knowledge and Power… For a Price

The occult, including levitation, always promises secret wisdom and spiritual empowerment. Satan has used the same bait since the Garden of Eden: “You will be like God” (Genesis 3:5). But just like Adam and Eve discovered, the promise is hollow. The price is your peace, your sanity, and even your life.

The devil doesn’t give anything for free. He gives you a momentary thrill, but he takes your soul as collateral. He gives the illusion of control, while dragging you deeper into bondage.

✝️ Jesus: The Power Greater Than Any Darkness

The Good News is this: Jesus Christ has triumphed over all the power of the enemy. When Jesus walked the earth, He didn’t levitate to show His power—He cast out demons, healed the sick, raised the dead, and forgave sin. His power is not parlor magic—it is divine authority that sets captives free.

“The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil” (1 John 3:8).

Unlike the devil, Jesus offers true peace, healing, and freedom. You don’t need to open yourself up to the occult to experience the supernatural. The Holy Spirit is the only spirit you should welcome—and He only comes through faith in Jesus Christ.

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🛐 A Call to Repentance and Deliverance

If you’ve participated in levitation or any other occult practice, there is hope. Jesus is ready to forgive and deliver. Renounce the lies, repent of any involvement in these dark practices, and call on the name of the Lord.

“Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved” (Romans 10:13).

Don’t wait until the torment gets worse. You don’t have to live under fear and deception. The truth will set you free—and His name is Jesus.

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📣 CONCLUSION

Levitation is not an innocent supernatural ability—it is a spiritual trap. What begins as a fascination often ends in torment. God forbids such practices not to control us, but to protect us from the forces that desire our destruction.

Turn away from occult deception and turn to the One who holds all true power. Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life—and in Him, there is no darkness at all.

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Exposing Inner Voice Dictation

Exposing Inner Voice Dictation: A Demonic Deception Opposed to Christianity

Inner Voice Dictation: A Dangerous Form of Channeling Masquerading as Divine Guidance

Inner voice dictation is one of many deceptive spiritual practices gaining popularity in today’s New Age culture. It is described as the mental reception of words or messages from an unseen source, often transcribed into writing. The practitioner claims to "hear" a voice internally—consciously or subconsciously—and writes down everything it says, believing it to be divine guidance, higher wisdom, or universal truth. This is, in fact, a form of channeling, and despite its seemingly harmless or even inspirational surface, it is spiritually hazardous and diametrically opposed to Christian faith.

What Is Inner Voice Dictation?

Inner voice dictation falls under the umbrella of automatic writing, a New Age practice where individuals transcribe messages from what they believe are benevolent spirit beings, angels, or even God. However, these messages do not originate from the Holy Spirit but from familiar spirits—demonic entities masquerading as enlightened beings.

Practitioners often report feeling a strong compulsion to write, sometimes entering a trance-like state. While some maintain full consciousness, others claim they are overtaken by the spirit or voice dictating to them. These messages are then compiled into books, teachings, or philosophies, often blending truth with subtle lies meant to lead people astray from the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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Origin and Notable Figures in Inner Voice Dictation

One of the most well-known examples of inner voice dictation is Helen Schucman, the scribe of A Course in Miracles. Between 1965 and 1972, she claimed to hear a voice that identified itself as Jesus Christ and dictated the content of the book to her. Despite claiming Christian terminology, A Course in Miracles contradicts the Bible and promotes Gnostic and New Age doctrines, denying sin, the cross, and the deity of Jesus Christ.

Schucman was raised in a Jewish secular environment and later became involved in psychological research. Her spirituality was not grounded in biblical truth but in psychological humanism and mystical experiences, which opened the door to deception. The entity speaking through her taught doctrines entirely inconsistent with the Bible.

Other prominent figures who utilized this form of channeling include Jane Roberts, author of the Seth Material, and Neale Donald Walsch, who wrote Conversations with God. Both claimed to receive wisdom from spiritual voices through inner dictation. These voices provided teachings that reject Jesus as the only way to God and instead promote pantheism, reincarnation, and moral relativism.

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The Cultural and Spiritual Roots

Inner voice dictation and similar channeling practices are rooted in Eastern mysticism, spiritism, and occult traditions. From ancient Greek oracles to Hindu gurus, the idea of receiving wisdom from the spirit realm has existed for centuries. The gods of these cultures were not the God of the Bible but rather false gods and demons (Deuteronomy 32:17).

In modern times, the New Age movement rebrands these ancient practices in ways that appeal to Western spiritual seekers. Words like “intuition,” “inner guidance,” or “divine download” disguise the dangerous reality of what is truly happening: communication with demonic spirits.

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What Does the Bible Say?

Scripture strongly condemns all forms of spiritism, channeling, and consultation with familiar spirits. God warns His people to have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness (Ephesians 5:11) and to test the spirits (1 John 4:1). Here are key passages:

• Deuteronomy 18:10-12 (KJV) – “There shall not be found among you... a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer. For all that do these things are an abomination unto the Lord.”

• Isaiah 8:19 (KJV) – “And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits... should not a people seek unto their God?”

• 2 Corinthians 11:14-15 (KJV) – “And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light...”

The Old Testament is unequivocal: seeking supernatural knowledge outside of God is forbidden. The New Testament continues this warning. In Acts 16:16-18, Paul rebukes a girl with a spirit of divination—though she spoke truth, the spirit behind her was not of God.

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The Spiritual Consequences for Christians

Engaging in inner voice dictation opens a spiritual gateway for demonic intrusion, torment, and bondage. Even if the practitioner claims to be a Christian, dabbling in such practices grieves the Holy Spirit and violates God’s commands.

Demons may appear as friendly, loving, or even angelic beings at first—but their goal is to deceive, confuse, and ultimately destroy. Many who have practiced inner voice dictation report emotional instability, hearing voices, insomnia, and spiritual oppression. Some become obsessed with the messages or become addicted to new “revelations” that replace or undermine the Word of God.

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Why Christians Must Avoid This Practice

Christians are called to walk by the Holy Spirit and live according to the Word of God—not be led by inner voices that contradict Scripture. Jesus said, “My sheep hear my voice” (John 10:27), but His voice never contradicts His Word. Anything that bypasses biblical discernment and invites another spirit into one’s life is spiritually reckless.

Inner voice dictation teaches people to trust spirit guides, not the Holy Spirit. It substitutes private revelation for the objective truth of Scripture. No matter how soothing or profound the message may seem, if it does not align with the Bible, it is false and dangerous.

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Conclusion

Inner voice dictation is not harmless journaling or divine insight. It is a form of channeling, a spiritual counterfeit rooted in the occult and condemned by God. Christians must recognize it for what it is: a deceptive gateway to demonic influence.

Let us cling to the Word of God and not seek supernatural guidance apart from Him. The Holy Spirit is our true Counselor—not a mysterious inner voice that contradicts the gospel. Stay vigilant, test every spirit, and reject every practice that opens doors to the enemy.

“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.” — 1 Peter 5:8

 

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The Findhorn Community Exposed

 The Findhorn Community Exposed: New Age Nature Worship vs. Biblical Truth

The Findhorn Community: A Christian Warning Against Earth-Centered Mysticism

The Findhorn Community is a well-known spiritual and ecological center based in Scotland. It is often celebrated as a model of sustainable living and a conscious community. However, beneath the surface lies a deeply New Age belief system that blends pantheism, divination, and channeling, dangerously contradicting the Word of God.

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Origins and Founders

The Findhorn Community was founded in 1962 by Peter, Eileen Caddy, and Dorothy Maclean. What began as a small group cultivating a garden in poor soil became a worldwide spiritual movement. The founders claimed their success came from communicating with nature spirits or "devas", receiving guidance from unseen beings through inner listening and channeling.

Eileen claimed to receive direct messages from a divine source called “the God Within.” Dorothy Maclean said she communicated with nature spirits who instructed her to care for plants. Their practices birthed a spiritual framework emphasizing co-creation with nature, inner guidance, and conscious evolution.

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What Do They Believe?

The Findhorn Community teaches that by listening to one's inner voice and partnering with "intelligent nature", humans can help bring about global transformation. Their core principles include:

• Inner listening: Trusting one’s intuitive voice as divine.

• Co-creation with nature: Working in spiritual harmony with plants and earth spirits.

• Holistic consciousness: Viewing all things as spiritually interconnected.

• Service to the world: Healing the Earth through spiritual evolution.

This belief system draws from New Age spirituality, esotericism, and Eastern mysticism, and promotes a pantheistic view where divinity is present in all creation.

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Who Is Their God?

The god of Findhorn is not the God of the Bible. Their divinity is impersonal, universal energy. The concept of “God within” rejects the biblical understanding of a holy, sovereign, personal God who created the universe and is separate from His creation (Genesis 1:1, Isaiah 45:5). By embracing spiritual beings and elemental spirits, the Findhorn worldview opens itself to demonic influence disguised as light (2 Corinthians 11:14).

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Why This Is Against Christianity

Findhorn’s spiritual model is completely incompatible with biblical faith. The Bible strictly forbids consulting spirits, divination, and nature worship:

• “Let no one be found among you who…practices divination or interprets omens…or who consults the dead. Anyone who does these things is detestable to the Lord.” (Deuteronomy 18:10–12)

• “They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served created things rather than the Creator…” (Romans 1:25)

• “You shall have no other gods before Me.” (Exodus 20:3)

Scripture warns us not to seek hidden knowledge through spirit guides or nature spirits, as these are often demonic entities masquerading as guides.

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Spiritual Consequences

Engaging in practices like those promoted at Findhorn opens doors to demonic intrusion, torment, confusion, and spiritual bondage. Christians who flirt with these ideologies may experience:

• Persistent fear or anxiety

• Spiritual oppression

• Nightmares or paranormal activity

• Loss of peace and connection with the Holy Spirit

Even passive involvement (like reading Findhorn literature or meditating with their teachings) can invite spiritual contamination.

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Final Warning and Call to Deliverance

Findhorn’s philosophies may appear peaceful and progressive, but they are wolves in sheep’s clothing. They offer a counterfeit spirituality that leads people away from the truth of Jesus Christ, who is the only way, truth, and life (John 14:6). Christians are called to be separate from false teachings (2 Corinthians 6:17) and to test every spirit (1 John 4:1).

Methods of discernment to see if it lines up with Scripture:

• Who was the founder of this modality?

• What was his/her spirituality?

• What culture did it come out of?

• What were their beliefs?

• Who is their God or gods?

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.”

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Why Christians Must Avoid Erhard Seminar Training and The Forum

The Hidden Dangers of EST and The Forum: A Christian’s Guide to Discernment

The pursuit of self-betterment is a deeply ingrained desire in human nature. New Age philosophies have capitalized on this longing in recent decades, merging spirituality with psychology to form seductive self-help systems. One such system is Erhard Seminar Training (EST) and its evolution, The Forum—programs that claim to unlock personal potential but often lead followers into spiritual deception.

Founded by Werner Erhard (born John Paul Rosenberg) in the early 1970s, EST was marketed as a life-altering experience, guiding participants toward personal transformation through intense, confrontational sessions. The Forum (now under the brand Landmark Forum) replaced EST in the 1980s, continuing Erhard’s legacy under new leadership and packaging. But behind the promises of clarity, purpose, and personal power lies a dangerous blend of Eastern mysticism, New Age philosophy, and humanistic self-idolatry.

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How Does It Work?

EST and The Forum use long, exhausting seminars that often span several days. Participants are

subjected to rigid rules—no watches, limited bathroom breaks, no talking unless prompted. The process is emotionally intense, stripping down personal identity and belief systems to “rebuild” a new sense of self based on personal responsibility and inner power.

The core idea is that “there is no reality—only what you make of it.” This principle rejects objective truth and moral absolutes. The participant becomes their own authority, capable of creating meaning without external guidance—even from God.

These methods create emotional upheaval. Participants often experience breakdowns, tears, and extreme mental vulnerability—all touted as progress. This breakdown and rebuilding process subtly rewires one’s worldview. In effect, the program becomes a religious experience disguised as personal development.

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Why Christians Should Not Dabble in EST or The Forum

From a biblical standpoint, these programs are deeply incompatible with the Gospel. EST teaches that truth is subjective, that you are your own god, and that transformation comes from within—not through repentance, faith, and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.

Christianity teaches denial of self (Luke 9:23), not glorification of the self. It emphasizes that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life—not subjective perception or inner enlightenment.

Participating in these programs can open the door to:

• Mental torment through identity confusion

• Emotional exhaustion from manipulative tactics

• Spiritual deception by accepting counterfeit beliefs

• Separation from Christ due to idolatry of self and false spirituality

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Could It Open the Door to More Torment?

Yes. Many who leave EST or The Forum report ongoing confusion, emotional distress, and feelings of spiritual emptiness. The seminars break down mental boundaries and replace them with unstable philosophies that can lead to anxiety, narcissism, or despair.

Participants are told that all answers lie within them. But when crises arise, they are left without true spiritual anchoring. They turn inward instead of turning to Christ, and that inward search can spiral into torment when the answers never come.

Moreover, these teachings create a false sense of enlightenment. Those who embrace them may become hostile to biblical truth, mocking faith in Christ as “limiting” or “naïve.” This delusion is exactly the kind of deception warned about in 2 Thessalonians 2:10-11.

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Who is Behind It and What Religion Were They Into?

Werner Erhard, the founder, was influenced by Zen Buddhism, Scientology, and New Thought metaphysics—all religions and philosophies that are at odds with the Christian faith. His spiritual journey was rooted in Eastern mysticism, the idea of transcending the ego to reach a god-like state. These worldviews deny sin, the need for a Savior, and the sovereignty of God.

The structure of EST closely resembles cult-like behavior, emphasizing total submission to the program’s leaders and discouraging independent thought or criticism. It demands loyalty and often alienates participants from dissenting family or friends—hallmarks of spiritual abuse.

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A Final Call to Discernment

Christians must test every spirit and every teaching (1 John 4:1). EST and The Forum may wear the mask of personal development, but underneath lies a counterfeit gospel. One that exalts man, denies the need for repentance, and leads seekers away from the only One who can truly transform them—Jesus Christ.

If you or someone you know has been involved in EST or The Forum, there is hope. Repentance, renouncing the false beliefs, and seeking deliverance and healing in Christ can bring restoration. God is merciful and delivers those who cry out to Him in truth.

Methods of discernment:

• Who was the founder of this modality?

• What was his/her spirituality?

• What culture did it come out of?

• What were their beliefs?

• Who is their God or gods?

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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