Touch Therapies

Reiki

Its important for Christians to familiarize themselves with various forms of Alternative Medicine because so much of it is spiritually toxic. Of the many alternative choices that are available, touch therapies are among the most insidious. One of those "touch therapies" is called Reiki.

You may wonder exactly what Reiki is. Reiki was developed by Dr. Usui Mikao in the latter half of the 19th Century. A former Bible College professor and a graduate of a prestigious seminary, Usui turned his back on his Christian faith and converted to his former belief in Buddhism. Dr. Usui became very interested in the healing ministry of Jesus and wanted to learn how he also could practice healing. Failing to find the answers he sought in Christianity, he reverted to his former religion, went on a 21 day fast and miraculously received three power symbols. These symbols supposedly gave him the ability to heal. Usui continued to live the rest of his life in Japan teaching and spreading his method of healing.

Reiki uses the three power symbols in conjunction with corresponding mantras to create a vibrational frequency which allows the energy of the universe to be accessed. The practitioner serves as a channel that this energy can pass through to the patient.

There are three levels ( or attunements) of initiation in Reiki. The first initiation enables the practitioner to heal himself and others. The second initiation enables him to heal others at a long distance. The third degree of initiation qualifies the practitioner to become a Reiki Master. Reiki Masters have the power to initiate students into the three levels of Reiki.

Reiki healing sessions begin with entering a trance-like state in which the therapist contacts spirit guides to gain information and receive assistance in the healing process. The Universal Life Energy is channeled (trans-medium ship) through this process and directed into an system of chakras, meridian lines and marma points in the clients body. The touch of the therapists hands on the client's body is the activating mechanism in the practice of Reiki.

Reiki is diabolical because its practice includes: contacting spirits, the deceased and the spirits of animals. It is based in a Buddhist method of healing outside of God's provision for healing. It is relies on an all-encompassing energy found throughout the atmosphere. As Christians, we understand that Satan is the "prince and power of the air". Satan's power is the mechanism that energies the use of Reiki.

This is a small introduction to Reiki but gives a good overview of its practice. Christians must become aware of Reiki's existence and its growth within the medical system. Currently 15% of hospitals use Reiki and that number is growing exponentially every day. We need to share the dangers of Reiki with others before they become ensnared by its practice.