New Age Christianity

Spiritual Formation is defined as, the teaching and application of "spiritual disciplines." the term almost always refers to incorporating some form of mantra meditation called contemplative prayer (also called breath prayers, praying the names of God, soaking prayer, centering prayer, etc..) into the practice of the Christian faith. These are Eastern forms of meditation rooted in pagan religious systems and cannot be found in the scriptures, indeed are warned against in the scriptures, yet many churches are introducing contemplative prayer into even their children's programs. Contemplative prayer-meditation-is by far the main practice promoted by Spiritual Directors in leading church members onto the slippery slopes of Spiritual Formation which can corrupt believers from the simplicity of Christ by weaving unbiblical precepts and practices into the very fabric of their lives and faith.