The New Age is a cultural movement that embraces esoteric practices. It has a long history that goes back to early Christianity's Gnostic group. It gained popularity during both the American Revolutions of France and America. The New Age has many similarities to other practices. It can be described in Western esotericism's modern version.
Spangler
David Spangler is a well-known new age philosopher. He believes that mankind is made up of a single spirit, and this spirit is God. A spiritual life is also important to the new age movement. The new-age movement believes in reincarnation. It is centered on the natural world and the human spirit.
Spangler's critique
David Spangler has been a major writer for the New Age movement. Many books have been published on the subject, including Revelation, The Birth of a New Age and Towards a Planetary Vision. Although he is widely considered to have founded the modern New Age movement in its current form, it is his critical analysis of this movement that is most notable.
Spangler's criticism of David Spangler
David Spangler is often portrayed as a new-age channeler, but his ideas are less obscure than theosophy. He claims to be able to recall his prior existence in this life through contact with non-physical entities. He claims that this experience is shared by all humanity.
Spangler's view of gnosticism
There are several authors who see New Age spirituality as pseudo-mysticism and spiritual narcissism. David Spangler is one of these authors. He distances himself from the New Age's esoteric elements despite his status.
Spangler's view on angels
Angels are a popular subject in the New Age. This has led to a flurry of books and paintings about them. New Age practitioners describe these spiritual friends in an unsystematic manner. They invoke them to relax and have a greater sense of control over their lives.