I always hear about New Age.....
It is sad to say that I have no idea who they are, what they stand for etc....
The only thing I know is that many religion are annoyed by them.....why???
can someone enlighten me please
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Hi everyone,
I always hear about New Age.....
It is sad to say that I have no idea who they are, what they stand for etc....
The only thing I know is that many religion are annoyed by them.....why???
can someone enlighten me please
I always hear about New Age.....
It is sad to say that I have no idea who they are, what they stand for etc....
The only thing I know is that many religion are annoyed by them.....why???
can someone enlighten me please
New age basically is the term to describe new religions and religios beleifs or ideals. Existentialism, witchcraft, shamanism, etc. These are all described as new age. Which really doesn't make a whole lot of sense being that such religions have been around longer than any of the current Dominant religions if you ask me. 
Did that help any?
Did that help any?
Seems to be as good a place as any to say I am going to leave for a while to visit kin, so until after Natalis Solis Invictus I want to wish you "Jo Saturnalia".....Seems Dec 25 has been the date of a lot of different holidays (also the birthday of another "virgin-born-son-of-god-redeemer-savior-crucified-arose-from-the-dead-ascended-into-heaven" godlet - Mithra! Y'all be good and take care until week after next! 
Witchcraft and Shamanism isn't new age, it's old/ancient age.
New Age is tainted by little preteens who want to rebell against thier parents and ask me if they can do the magic that Willow, from Buffy the Vampire Slayer does...
But I'm not bitter...
New Age is tainted by little preteens who want to rebell against thier parents and ask me if they can do the magic that Willow, from Buffy the Vampire Slayer does...
But I'm not bitter...
I think the term New Age came from book stores that found Occult wasn't working for all the spiritual books being written. And it through off all the christians putting spam in the books.
Thank you all for your answers ....but since they where all different..I still dont understand 
all right, lets try to clear this up
What is new age?
- people who twist , mix religious meaning or type of spirituality together?
- just a term for all types of spiritual knowledge?
- like someone told me, not on this forum, the meaning for the age of the aquarius?
- people who dont follow any religion but are very spiritual?
- or that it describe all new religion?
- or a spiritual path by itself?
to tupac amaru, Jo Saturnalia to you too. Have fun
all right, lets try to clear this up
What is new age?
- people who twist , mix religious meaning or type of spirituality together?
- just a term for all types of spiritual knowledge?
- like someone told me, not on this forum, the meaning for the age of the aquarius?
- people who dont follow any religion but are very spiritual?
- or that it describe all new religion?
- or a spiritual path by itself?
to tupac amaru, Jo Saturnalia to you too. Have fun
Ok for the heck of it I googled New Age.
I came across this.
In pondering this question, I went to every Internet site, magazine and book I could put my hands on. I contacted some of the organizations and churches that fall under the banner of New Age and New Thought, compiling literally hundreds of pages of information. I’ve spoken with friends who are Hindus, Muslims, Buddhists, Jews, as well as Christians, and finally I came to the conclusion that New Age is a collective and on-going process. As such, I am simply unable to put this concept of inner thought and process into words that would satisfy everyone, anyone, or even myself.
While I was searching however, I discovered a paper distributed by the Theosophical Society in 1875 that touches on the core and concepts of New Age or New Thought quite well. This society was founded based on the "fundamental proposition" described below. These thoughts and standards evolved from the Ancient Mystery Schools of the Middle Ages, and I share this with you simply as a basis to establish your own ideas and concepts...
The Theosophical World View
1. The universe and all that exists within it are one interdependent whole, and all known forms of life are collective at the core of their very existence, and rooted in the same universal life creating reality.
2. This Reality (energy) is all-pervasive, but it can never be summed up in its parts, since it transcends all of Its expressions. It reveals itself in the purposeful, ordered, and meaningful processes of nature as well as in the deepest recesses of the mind and spirit.
3. Recognition of the unique value of every living being expresses itself in reverence for life, awareness of Love, compassion for all, and an understanding of the need of individuals to find truth for themselves and express that truth as the basis of their existence. The ways in which these ideals become realities in an individuals life are both the privileged choice and the responsible act of every human being...
Central to the concerns of this thought is the desire to promote understanding and fellowship among people of all races, nationalities, philosophies, and religions. Therefore, all people, whatever their race, creed, sex, caste, or color, are invited to participate as individuals, or within any collective environments that share in these basic beliefs and understandings.
In following these principals, there shall be no dogmas, as these teachings point toward the source of unity beyond all differences. Those who understand this will demonstrate a devotion to their own truth, love for all living things, and share a commitment to a life without judgment of others.
http://web.archive.org/web/20030603174214/....com/whatis.htm
Maybe that will help Portal.,
But I have to say this I have got to were when I hear the words New Age I hide my wallet, because somebody wants to sell me something.
I came across this.
In pondering this question, I went to every Internet site, magazine and book I could put my hands on. I contacted some of the organizations and churches that fall under the banner of New Age and New Thought, compiling literally hundreds of pages of information. I’ve spoken with friends who are Hindus, Muslims, Buddhists, Jews, as well as Christians, and finally I came to the conclusion that New Age is a collective and on-going process. As such, I am simply unable to put this concept of inner thought and process into words that would satisfy everyone, anyone, or even myself.
While I was searching however, I discovered a paper distributed by the Theosophical Society in 1875 that touches on the core and concepts of New Age or New Thought quite well. This society was founded based on the "fundamental proposition" described below. These thoughts and standards evolved from the Ancient Mystery Schools of the Middle Ages, and I share this with you simply as a basis to establish your own ideas and concepts...
The Theosophical World View
1. The universe and all that exists within it are one interdependent whole, and all known forms of life are collective at the core of their very existence, and rooted in the same universal life creating reality.
2. This Reality (energy) is all-pervasive, but it can never be summed up in its parts, since it transcends all of Its expressions. It reveals itself in the purposeful, ordered, and meaningful processes of nature as well as in the deepest recesses of the mind and spirit.
3. Recognition of the unique value of every living being expresses itself in reverence for life, awareness of Love, compassion for all, and an understanding of the need of individuals to find truth for themselves and express that truth as the basis of their existence. The ways in which these ideals become realities in an individuals life are both the privileged choice and the responsible act of every human being...
Central to the concerns of this thought is the desire to promote understanding and fellowship among people of all races, nationalities, philosophies, and religions. Therefore, all people, whatever their race, creed, sex, caste, or color, are invited to participate as individuals, or within any collective environments that share in these basic beliefs and understandings.
In following these principals, there shall be no dogmas, as these teachings point toward the source of unity beyond all differences. Those who understand this will demonstrate a devotion to their own truth, love for all living things, and share a commitment to a life without judgment of others.
http://web.archive.org/web/20030603174214/....com/whatis.htm
Maybe that will help Portal.,
But I have to say this I have got to were when I hear the words New Age I hide my wallet, because somebody wants to sell me something.
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