New Age Spirituality Explained

Compare news coverage. Spot media bias. Avoid algorithms. Try Ground News today and get 40% off your subscription by going to https://ground.news/religionforbreakfast.Join our Patreon community! https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastSelect imagery/video supplied by Getty Images and ReutersWhat is New Age Spirituality? To understand the movement, we need to explore four historical streams that combined in the 1960s and 70s: Western Esotericism, New Thought, the 60s Counterculture, and the adaptation of Asian religions in a western context.00:00 What is the New Age?3:58 Western Esotericism and the Dawn of a New Age8:18 New Thought and Mind-Body Health Practices12:23 The Counterculture and Detraditionalization16:57 Americanization of Eastern Religions19:33 The Mainstreaming of the New Age24:04 Sponsor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices