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Nicole the New Ager
Remember
- When talking to Nicole, remember that you are entering a huge spiritual battle, so put on the full armor of God, and remember that the enemy is Satan, not Nicole (Ephesians 6). Also, don't stereotype Nicole and assume every New Ager is the same...they aren't. Every New Ager is different, so take some time and find out what she thinks.
- After finding out what she thinks, be sure and clearly define your terms. For example, when Nicole speak of 'Christ consciousness' she refers to a mystical state of 'enlightenment'. In other words, she doesn't mean we should trust Christ for salvation, she means we can become like Christ and make our own 'salvation'.
- Finally, point out common ground with Nicole (common belief in the spiritual world, etc.) and focus on the claims of Christ as the "way, the truth, and the life" (John 14:6).
Basics
The New Age is not new. Tenants of New Age doctrine have been a part of human history since Satan in the form of a snake deceived Adam and Eve in the garden with the promises of godhood. Although those in the New Age movement vary in their particular doctrines and practices (because it is not one centrally organized religion) they do have some common core beliefs.
Beliefs
About God
Nicole has no belief in God as the Bible reveals Him in the New Age belief system.
About Jesus
Nicole believes Jesus was an enlightened man. He was in touch with his cosmic consciousness and was able to tap into this universal power to heal others. She believes that he is only god in the same sense that we are gods.
About trinity
Nicole does not believe in the Trinity. She rejects the concept of a personal, powerful God. She believes that all is 'god' and 'god' is all.
About afterlife
Nicole and other New Agers may have varying beliefs about the afterlife, but the majority of them believe in some form of reincarnation.
About salvation
Nicole believes that salvation is found in becoming one with the universe. It is not a personal, permanent relationship with the God of the universe through faith in Christ, but rather a melting of ourselves in the cosmic pot of mystic oneness.
About Scripture
Nicole may say that the Bible is God's Word in the same sense that the Book of Koran and the Book of Mormon is God's Word. She warns strongly against taking the Bible literally. She is convinced that it should be gleaned for cosmic truth mystically, not literally.