New Age Essay
- Douglas Groothuis
- Jan 1
- 1 min read
by Douglas Groothuis, PhD
This essay on the New Age movement was originally a newsletter sent to supporters of my campus ministry in Eugene, Oregon in 1983. Much of the content made its way into my first and best-selling book, Unmasking the New Age (InterVarsity Press, 1986). I offer it in its unedited and raw form.
Your critique of New Age spirituality really resonates—it's fascinating how quickly vague, self-centered philosophies can replace rigorous thought. On a completely different creative note, I've been experimenting with street art styles using this graffiti tag generator to design custom tags, which feels like a more grounded form of self-expression.
Professor Groothuis, your critique of the New Age worldview is incredibly sharp and spot-on. In a culture that so easily falls for eclectic, feel-good spiritualities, a grounded, rigorous philosophical and theological analysis like this is much needed. It really makes you reflect on the underlying truth claims being made. Honestly, after digesting a heavy, thought-provoking essay like this, I usually need to step back and play a quick minigame to let my brain unwind before diving into further reflection. Thank you for consistently sharing such intellectual and insightful content!
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This was a very thoughtful and well-structured exploration of the New Age topic. I appreciated how you clarified the philosophical foundations while also explaining the practical implications in a balanced and easy-to-follow way. The way you connected historical context with modern interpretations made the discussion especially engaging. In the middle of reading, I was reminded of a similar reflective perspective I came across on https://www.rosedalewellness.com/ where the importance of clarity and deeper understanding in personal belief systems was also emphasized. Posts like this encourage meaningful reflection and help readers approach complex ideas with greater awareness. Thank you for presenting the subject with such depth and clarity.