Neoshamanism: A Modern Spiritual Delusion (VIDEO)translated

On the subject of "NEOSAMANISM: A MODERN SPIRITUAL PLAN - Theological approach to modern forms of "spirituality" in the light of the Orthodox Faith", it is the subject on which the Reverend Metropolitan of Piraeus, Mr. Seraphim, informs in the following video. His Eminence analyzes the historical origins and the modern revival of shamanism, characteristically pointing out that neo-shamanism is "another modern spiritual perversion of the genuine Holy Spirit Spirituality, which is part of the general occult space of the beliefs of the "New Age of Aquarius" (New Age).

"Shamanism is an ancient, spiritual system of practices and not an organized religion. It is based on communication with the spirit world through trance," adds His Holiness, while mentioning its main features, but also its modern revival.

At the same time, it presents the theological evaluation of the phenomenon, underlining its essential differences from the orthodox Christian faith.

He places particular emphasis on the pastoral dimension of the issue and the theological consideration of the phenomenon. He characteristically emphasizes that "from the perspective of Orthodox theology, the...