Hinduism

Alternative Medicine's Connection to Hinduism

Hinduism is the third largest  religion with a membership of one third of the world's population. It incorporates both pantheistic (all is god) and polytheistic (many gods) into its structure. It traces its roots back 5,000 years to a race of Indo-European peoples that invaded the Indian sub-continent.

Hinduism believe that there is great life energy, called Brahma, that like a cocoon, encapsulates all things. This deity is both impersonal and unknowable. Nevertheless, Brahma is expressed personally through the incarnation of a triad of three gods: Shiva, creator; Vishnu, preserver; and Krishna, destroyer. In addition to these, Hinduism worships a pantheon of 330 million gods and goddesses.

Hindus also have a somewhat unique belief in spirits, called devas, who course through the heaven on chariots. Enlighted Ones, called avatars, are super humans who incarnate in human form to assist people. These beings interact with humans through occultic means and can even posses a person to manifest itself.

The most concrete form of ritual and worship directly connected to Hinduism is the practice of Yoga. Most people do not understand that Yoga is not only an exercise, but that it is a religious practice.

Like Hinduism, a number of alternative therapies are pantheistic in their orientation. They practice contacting spirit guides, as well as channeling or allowing spirits to enter and act through them. Scripture condemns these behavior simply stating that they "are an abomination to God." Christians should avoid the appearance of evil and not compromise their faith. Doing so is tantamount to opening a doorway to the occult.