Showing posts with label spiritual healing. Show all posts
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Sunday, October 12, 2025

Tony Agpaoa: The Filipino Psychic Surgeon and His Spiritual Practices

 

Tony Agpaoa: The Filipino Psychic Surgeon and His Spiritual Practices

Tony Agpaoa: The Filipino Psychic Surgeon and His Spiritual Practices


Exploring the Life, Beliefs, and Cultural Roots of Tony Agpaoa's Psychic Surgery


Introduction of Tony Agpaoa, Phychic Surgeon

Tony Agpaoa, a Filipino spiritual healer, gained international attention in the 1960s for his practice of psychic surgery. Claiming to perform operations with his bare hands without anesthesia, Agpaoa attracted thousands of patients seeking alternative healing methods. However, his practices have been met with skepticism and criticism, particularly from a biblical perspective.


Who Was Tony Agpaoa?

Born in 1939, Tony Agpaoa was a Filipino spiritualist healer who claimed to perform surgery using only his hands, without the use of instruments or anesthesia. He would pass his hands over the area to be operated on, and an incision would appear. Using his fingers or scissors, he would remove tissue and then move his hand over the incision, which seemed to close instantaneously without scarring, Encyclopedia.com.

Agpaoa's center in Baguio attracted thousands of people annually. However, magicians and skeptics were convinced his feats were the result of conjuring tricks. In 1968, Agpaoa was arrested and charged with fraud in the United States for pretending to mend a bone in a patient's neck. Instead of facing the charges, he fled back to the Philippines Wikipedia.


The Beliefs Behind Psychic Surgery

Psychic surgery is a form of spiritual healing that originated in the Philippines and Brazil. Practitioners claim to remove diseased tissue from a patient's body using only their hands, without making any incisions. The procedure is often accompanied by the belief that the healer is channeling spiritual energy or entities to perform the surgery Wikipedia.

Agpaoa's practice was rooted in spiritualism and occult beliefs. He was associated with the Union Espiritista Christiana de Filipinas, a Christian Spiritist organization. This organization blends elements of Christianity with spiritualism, believing in communication with spirits and the healing power of spiritual entities Wikipedia.


Tony Agpaoa: The Filipino Psychic Surgeon and His Spiritual Practices

Cultural Origins of Psychic Surgery

The practice of psychic surgery has its roots in Filipino folk healing traditions. It gained prominence in the mid-20th century, particularly in the northern regions of the Philippines. The practice was influenced by indigenous beliefs in spirits and the supernatural, as well as by the Catholic faith introduced during Spanish colonization Wikipedia.

Agpaoa's claim to be from Pangasinan, a province known for its miracle shrine of Manaoag, suggests that his practices were influenced by the region's rich history of folk mysticism and spiritual healing traditions Christianity Today.


Biblical Perspective on Psychic Surgery

From a biblical standpoint, practices like psychic surgery are considered incompatible with Christian teachings. The Bible warns against engaging in occult practices, as they are seen as avenues for demonic influence and deception. For instance, Deuteronomy 18:10-12 condemns practices such as divination, sorcery, and necromancy, labeling them as abominations.

Engaging in practices like psychic surgery can lead individuals away from the teachings of Christ and open doors to spiritual deception. Christians are called to discern and reject practices that do not align with biblical teachings, as stated in 1 John 4:1, which advises believers to test the spirits to see whether they are from God.


Conclusion

Tony Agpaoa's practice of psychic surgery represents a fusion of Filipino folk healing traditions and spiritualist beliefs. While his methods attracted many seeking alternative healing, they are rooted in spiritual practices that conflict with biblical teachings. Christians are encouraged to seek healing and spiritual guidance through faith in Jesus Christ and adherence to biblical principles, rather than through practices that deviate from the teachings of Scripture.


Teresa Morin, Touch of God Int'l Ministries of Healing and Deliverance and more

Teresa Morin
President of Touch of God Int’l Ministries of Healing and Deliverance and more.
🌐 https://www.touchofgod.org
Of Healing and Deliverance, Ordained Minister, Public Speaker
📣 Featured in Who's Who Press Release


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Dr. Albert Abrams and Motorskopua: Origins, Beliefs, and Biblical Perspective

 

Dr. Albert Abrams and Motorskopua: Origins, Beliefs, and Biblical Perspective

Dr. Albert Abrams and Motorskopua: Origins, Beliefs, and Biblical Perspective


Exploring the Controversial Practices of Dr. Albert Abrams and Their Alignment with Biblical Teachings

Introduction of Dr. Albert Abrams

Dr. Albert Abrams, a 19th-century physician, gained notoriety for his development of a controversial healing modality known as Motorskopua. This practice, rooted in occult principles, has raised significant concerns among Christian communities due to its alignment with practices deemed incompatible with biblical teachings.


Who Was Dr. Albert Abrams?

Born in 1863 in San Francisco, Dr. Albert Abrams was a physician who later became infamous for his unorthodox medical theories and devices. He claimed to have discovered a method of diagnosing and treating diseases through the manipulation of electronic reactions in the body, a concept he termed "Electronic Reactions of Abrams" (ERA). His inventions, such as the "Oscilloclast" and "Radioclast," were marketed as devices capable of diagnosing and curing various ailments without conventional medical procedures. Wikipedia


What Is Motorskopua?

Motorskopua is a term associated with Dr. Abrams' healing modality. While specific details about Motorskopua are limited, it is understood to involve practices that align with occult and New Age healing techniques. These practices often incorporate elements such as energy manipulation, spiritual healing, and the use of devices purported to influence the body's energy fields. Such modalities are rooted in beliefs that the human body possesses an energy system that can be influenced for healing purposes.


The Cultural and Spiritual Roots of Motorskopua

The principles underlying Motorskopua draw heavily from occult traditions and New Age philosophies. These belief systems often emphasize the existence of unseen energies and forces that can be harnessed for personal power and healing. Such practices are prevalent in various cultures that have embraced esoteric knowledge and spiritual healing methods outside the framework of traditional Christianity.


Motorskopua and Its Alignment with Biblical Teachings

Dr. Albert Abrams and Motorskopua: Origins, Beliefs, and Biblical Perspective


From a biblical perspective, practices like Motorskopua are considered incompatible with Christian teachings. The Bible warns against engaging in occult practices, as they are seen as avenues for demonic influence and deception. For instance, Deuteronomy 18:10-12 condemns practices such as divination, sorcery, and necromancy, labeling them as abominations. Similarly, Galatians 5:19-21 lists sorcery among the works of the flesh that lead to spiritual death.

Engaging in practices like Motorskopua can lead individuals away from the teachings of Christ and open doors to spiritual deception. Christians are called to discern and reject practices that do not align with biblical teachings, as stated in 1 John 4:1, which advises believers to test the spirits to see whether they are from God.


Conclusion

Dr. Albert Abrams' Motorskopua represents a fusion of occult practices and New Age healing methods that are fundamentally at odds with biblical teachings. Christians are encouraged to seek healing and spiritual guidance through faith in Jesus Christ and adherence to biblical principles, rather than through practices that deviate from the teachings of Scripture.

Teresa Morin, Touch of God Int'l Ministries of Healing and Deliverance and more

Teresa Morin
President of Touch of God Int’l Ministries of Healing and Deliverance and more.
🌐 https://www.touchofgod.org
Of Healing and Deliverance, Ordained Minister, Public Speaker
📣 Featured in Who's Who Press Release









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Thursday, May 08, 2025

Vibrational Medicine vs. Biblical Healing: What Every Christian Should Know

 Vibrational Medicine vs. Biblical Healing: What Every Christian Should Know

Vibrational Medicine vs. Biblical Healing: What Every Christian Should Know


What Is Vibrational Medicine?

Vibrational medicine, also referred to as energy healing, energy work, or energetic healing, is a healing philosophy that views human beings as dynamic energy systems—body, mind, and spirit intricately woven together. This perspective suggests that our health is a reflection of not only physical processes but also spiritual and emotional factors, as well as our soul's evolutionary journey.

The foundational beliefs of vibrational medicine include:

  • Health and illness originate in subtle energy systems.

  • These energy systems connect and regulate both the life force and the physical body.

  • Emotional well-being, spiritual alignment, nutrition, and environmental factors all influence these energy systems.

Various practices fall under the umbrella of vibrational medicine, including:

  • Acupuncture

  • Aromatherapy

  • Bach flower remedies

  • Chakra balancing

  • Channeling

  • Color therapy

  • Crystal healing

  • Distant (absent) healing

  • Electroacupuncture

  • Flower essence therapy

  • Homeopathy

  • Kirlian photography

  • Laserpuncture

  • Meridian therapy

  • Mesmerism

  • Moxibustion

  • Past-life regression

  • Polarity therapy

  • Psychic healing and surgery

  • Reiki

  • Sonopuncture

  • Toning

  • Transcendental Meditation

  • Therapeutic Touch

However, it’s important to note that many of these practices have roots in occult or mystical traditions. From a Christian perspective, engaging in these practices can be seen as bypassing God’s divine order. Basically, bypassing the spiritual root cause to a curse. The Bible teaches that God is the ultimate source of healing—He created all things, and through His Son, Jesus Christ, provided the ultimate pathway to restoration. During His time on earth, Jesus healed many and empowered His disciples to do the same.

God does not need alternative methods to bring about healing. He is all-powerful, and Jesus continues to heal today. Yet, it’s also true that not everyone receives healing, even when they pray for it. Why?

Blocks or conditions often hinder healing. These can include unrepented sin, unforgiveness, spiritual oppression, unbelief, or unresolved emotional wounds. True healing—spirit, soul, and body—often requires a return to God’s ways, full surrender to His will, and openness to the work of the Holy Spirit.

Forms of Torment (as understood from this perspective):

  1. Spiritual Oppression

    • Persistent anxiety, fear, confusion, or depression without clear cause

    • Feeling spiritually "numb" or distant from God

    • Sudden loss of peace, increased nightmares, or tormenting dreams

  2. Physical Affliction

    • Unexplained chronic illness, fatigue, or autoimmune disorders

    • Conditions that don’t respond to medical treatment but lift after repentance and deliverance

  3. Mental and Emotional Disturbance

    • Intrusive thoughts, suicidal ideation, panic attacks

    • Difficulty focusing during prayer or reading the Bible

    • Heightened emotional volatility

  4. Relational Conflict

    • Sudden strife in marriages, families, or friendships

    • Isolation from the church or Christian community

  5. Financial or Situational Chaos

    • Repeated cycles of loss, blocked provision, or unexplained misfortunes

    • Open doors to deception or manipulation by false spiritual teachers

Why Does This Happen?

According to biblical teaching:

  • Engaging in occult practices is equivalent to idolatry (Deuteronomy 18:10-12).

  • It invites legal access for demonic influence.

  • God calls His people to rely on Him alone for healing and guidance (Exodus 15:26).

The Good News

Repentance and renouncing of occult practices—followed by prayer, deliverance, and aligning with God's truth—can close these doors. Many believers who turn away from vibrational medicine experience freedom, peace, and restoration.

Would you like a prayer for deliverance or a Scripture-based guide on how to renounce these practices biblically?

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. 

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