New Age
Astrology, Numerology & Religion - Practicing Metaphysics Isn’t Sinful
By Scott Petullo & Stephen Petullo
Aug 27, 2007

Rather than embracing religious or spiritual teachings blindly,
question what you read or hear and consider other viewpoints.

For those who claim that metaphysical practices such as
astrology and numerology are sinful, we recommend reading
"The Christian Conspiracy," by Dr. L. David Moore, who is
a life-long Christian. Dr Moore outlines the Vatican political
process of cannon selection (the editing of the Bible) that took
place for 500 years after the death of Jesus. Some principles
made the cut, many others were thrown out, and all decisions
were based on the opinions of a religious group attempting to
make their organization the most popular and powerful.

Dr Moore writes, "The major point to be understood is that
the Old Testament upon which so much of early Christianity
depended in order to have a historical basis and to become
legitimized, didn’t officially exist until well after
Christianity had been established and even after much of what
later became the New Testament had been written. In addition,
one major reason for establishing the Old Testament as canon
was because during the first century C.E., Christianity was
distorting the historical record in order to enhance their own
new religion."

Surely one recognizes the strong potential in the production
process of the Bible for many spiritual truths to be overlooked
and even avoided altogether.

Also, historical evidence points to the idea that the
manufacturing of Christianity involved borrowing heavily
from Pagan and other ancient spiritual philosophies (many
were distorted to suit the Church's views).

Regarding the fear of demonic possession by exploring
metaphysical practices, practicing any form of spirituality
(including organized, traditional ones) from a base of fear
can lower your vibration and make you more susceptible
to negative energy.

Dr Moore goes on to say, "In addition to the extensive
editing and rewrites of the Bible, there was the influence
of the Inquisition or the Holy Calling (1231--1820). This was
established by the Papacy to punish anyone who expressed a
belief in reincarnation or practiced anything metaphysical
that would threaten the universal control of the Church. They
proclaimed these beliefs as the work of the devil and any
believers were sent to dungeons, tortured, or burned to
death."

Fear of persecution in many ways still exists today.

There are many different ways to connect with spirit:
Meditation, prayer, attending religious or spiritual services,
spending time in nature, making love, enjoying a good meal,
and many others. If your preferred method is legal, it works
for you, and if you've done your homework to make sure it
isn't hurting you or anyone else, go for it.

Copyright © 2007 Scott Petullo, Stephen Petullo