A Christian group in Raleigh, N.C., is objecting to stress relief and breathing exercise classes offered by elementary schools. They say the classes promote New Age and Hindu beliefs and violate ...

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The study found that holding traditional superstitious beliefs including religion and witchcraft was associated with a decreased ability to manage stress. Samon - stock.adobe.com From the supernatural ...

This week, numerous media outlets have showcased a “spiritual leader” who offers affluent suburban women a New Age religious worldview that fits into their modern life. Gabrielle Bernstein was ...

Reading books on New Age religious themes can be like watching a religious shopping channel: The pictures change, but the message is the same -- seek me, admire me, want me, buy me. No one product is ...