Kundalini spirits in the church?

Andrew Strom has re-ignited concerns which have surfaced periodically since the time of the Toronto Blessing in 1994. The outspoken New Zealand preacher has written a book entitled 'Kundalini Warning' which suggests that false spirits are invading the church.

Ed. Foreward

I researched the New Age Movement (and its associated eastern spiritualities) back in the late 80s/early 90s and spoke, (by invitation at that time) to many church groups on the subject.
Awakening the Kundalini is the expression used by mystics, Hindu gurus and New Agers for the practice of focussing on a 'serpent spirit' which, they say, resides in each one of us in the form of a coiled snake located at the base of the spine. Through meditation and physical body positioning the aim is to 'raise the Kundalini' through a total of seven spiritual waypoints – called 'Chakras' – located along the spine.

The aim is to elevate the Kundalini spirit to the 'Crown Chakra' which is located at the top of the skull. Those who have gone through this process have described it as 'mind-blowing'.
I threw the 'best' book I had on the subject into the waste bucket as I didn't want it in my home, and I wouldn't want to quote from it in this article anyway.

The practice, which is spiritually dangerous in the extreme, is often linked with Yoga-like exercises associated with eastern meditation and mysticism. Chanting and essentially self-hypnotic routines can be a 'way in'.

Andrew Strom believes that these phenomena – stretching back to the Toronto Blessing – represent the 'worst invasion [of deceiving spirits] in church history' and, in his concern, goes as far as controversaly 'naming names'. It is up to the reader to exercise his/her own discernment on all that is contained in the following.

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KUNDALINI WARNING – Urgent

-by Andrew Strom.

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I just saw the video of Rick Joyner announcing that Todd Bentley is back ministering every night at Morningstar in North Carolina and now they have so-called "revival" manifestations eerily similar to Lakeland. They also announced that they are streaming these big meetings every night on their new TV channel - and they are greatly promoting the whole thing.

Now I am a tongues-speaking Pentecostal myself - but can I ask a simple question here please? What kind of "spirit" was it operating in the Lakeland revival - when the leader and main focal- point of the meetings (Todd Bentley) was having an adulterous affair behind the scenes? Was it truly the "Holy" Spirit that was anointing something so sensual and unholy? And now that Todd divorced his wife and married his mistress - are we supposed to welcome him back and this "anointing" with him? What is going on here? Rick Joyner has been warned very specifically by high- level ministries not to do what he is doing now - bringing Todd Bentley back into the limelight. And yet it seems he does not care. Apparently the "manifestations" are all that matter.

So what exactly are these 'manifestations' if they are seemingly at home in such an unholy environment? Are they from God at all? (I am talking here about the violent "jerking", uncontrollable laughter, bodily contortions, drunkenness, 'portals', strange "angel" encounters, etc.) Why do we not see such an 'anointing' in the Bible? Why aren't Jesus or the apostles promoting these manifestations if they really are true Revival? Why instead do we see these things all the way through the New Age and Hinduism, etc? Do we not realize that many false religions have their own version of "laying on of hands" that results in these very types of manifestations? This 'spirit' is not in the Bible - but it is all the way through Kundalini-type Hinduism! Don't you think this should alarm us?

WHAT is KUNDALINI?

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If you search for Kundalini and Shakti on the Internet, you will find that multitudes of people in the New Age and Eastern religions still experience these powerful manifestations. Often this is with the help of a Guru, who touches them on the forehead so that they can experience a "Kundalini Awakening".

As researcher Robert Walker wrote in 1995: "The meetings which mystic Hindu gurus hold are called 'Darshan'. At these meetings devotees go forward to receive spiritual experience from a touch by the open palm of the hand, often to the forehead, by the guru in what is known as the Shakti Pat or divine touch. The raising of the spiritual experience is called raising Kundalini. After a period when the devotee has reached a certain spiritual elevation they begin to shake, jerk, or hop or squirm uncontrollably, sometimes breaking into uncontrolled animal noises or laughter as they reach an ecstatic high. These manifestations are called 'Kriyas'. Devotees sometimes roar like lions and show all kinds of physical signs during this period. Often devotees move on to higher states of spiritual consciousness and become inert physically and appear to slip into an unconsciousness."

And as the guru Shri Yogãnandji Mahãrãja wrote: "When Your body begins trembling, hair stands on roots, you laugh or begin to weep without your wishing, your tongue begins to utter deformed sounds, you are filled with fear or see frightening visions. the Kundalini Shakti has become active."

In China there is a popular Kundalini-type movement called 'Qigong'. When a Chinese Qigong spiritual master spoke in the USA in
1991, the San Francisco Chronicle reported that many in the crowd began to experience "spontaneous movements". The master told his audience, "Those who are sensitive might start having some strong physical sensations - or start laughing or crying. Don't worry. This is quite normal."

When you see videos of these "kriyas" or other Kundalini-type manifestations, you would often swear that you are watching a modern "Impartation"-type church meeting. (And I say this as someone who believes strongly in the gifts of the Holy Spirit. I just don't believe in "alien" anointings infiltrating the Body of Christ! There is a big difference between Kundalini and the real Holy Spirit).

Since 1993-4, I believe a foreign spirit has been allowed to invade the church - first through Rodney Howard-Browne's ministry - then Toronto, then the Prophetic movement (which I was part of at the time) and on into Lakeland and many other ministries and movements. I urge people now to "test the spirits" just as we are commanded to in Scripture. Do not let just anyone lay hands on you. This is a powerful spirit and it has the backing of a lot of big-name ministries. In fact, these men and women are the very ones responsible for allowing it to spread right through the body of Christ. And one day they will be answerable to God for doing so.

We are specifically warned in the Bible that the Last Days will be a time of "seducing spirits," false prophets, 'lying signs and wonders,' and that we always need to watch for "angels of light" masquerading as the real thing. Why does the modern church not take these warnings seriously? Aren't we living in the very days that the Bible warns about?

Right now I need to do something that I have never done in such a way before. I have never before published a list of ministries or movements to watch out for. But this time I have to. This sickness has gone on long enough. I urge you to cut yourself off from the following ministries and their tainted "anointings" my friends. Even though some of these people say "good things" at times, it is simply not worth having any involvement with them due to the tainted anointing that they endorse or minister in themselves. Here is the list-

(1) Todd Bentley.
(2) Rodney Howard Browne - the so-called "Holy Ghost Bartender."
(2) Rick Joyner or anyone connected with Morningstar Ministries.
(3) John Arnott & any connected with TACF (The "Toronto Blessing").
(4) Peter Wagner of the 'New Apostolic Reformation' who claims to be head of a worldwide network of 'apostles' - who publicly endorsed Lakeland and will soon preach at Toronto TACF alongside other "false anointing" advocates.
(5) Mike Bickle and IHOP Kansas City (-I lived nearby for over two years - and know how much they are into all this stuff. Mike Bickle promotes it in his book).
(6) Bob Jones - the Kansas City prophet whose ministry is utterly tainted by it all.
(7) Patricia King and anyone else from 'Extreme Prophetic.'
(8) John Crowder & anyone connected with "Sloshfest."
(9) Bill Johnson of Bethel church, Redding - who says some good things but publicly endorsed Lakeland and promotes the "false anointing" very strongly behind the scenes.
(10) Heidi & Rolland Baker of IRIS Ministries - who do good work amongst the poor in Mozambique - but who have also carried and promoted this tainted anointing for years.
(11) Randy Clark, Wes & Stacey Campbell, and other key figures from the "Toronto blessing."
(12) The Elijah List - and almost anyone featured on it.

Of course there are a huge number of lesser-known preachers and ministries who carry or endorse this Kundalini-type "anointing" around the world. But I have concentrated here on the most influential that I know of. It really is an enormous issue in the church. I urge anyone who is a supporter of any of the above ministries to really check them out thoroughly. If you find (as I have) that they carry or endorse this false Kundalini spirit in the church, then please stop supporting them in any way - and whatever you do, don't let them "lay hands" on you!

I am putting everything on the line to be "naming names" like this. But I believe it is that serious. How on earth did we get to the point where "kriyas" just like Hinduism are spreading through the church?
These people are trying to "relaunch" this whole thing right now. To see a video showing "kriyas" and other Kundalini-type manifestations, please click on the Youtube links below-

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Andrew Strom is founder of RevivalSchool.com and the international REVIVAL list. He was involved for 11 years in the same Prophetic movement as Todd Bentley until he left over what he saw as the unbiblical and bizarre phenomenon within that movement. His article originally entitled 'Why I left the prophetic movent' has since been published in book form with the title 'True and False Revival'.

Footnote: Links to Related Articles on the Lakeland revival and on discernment can be found in the sidebar at the top of this page.

Christians Together, 31/07/2010

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	Peter Carr	01/08/2010 07:38
Good observations Paul. What it also says is just how shallow some Christians can be when it comes to the fundementals of the Christian faith in relation to ongoing bible study and prayer. It seems that they want the Spirit without the truth, the problem being that when you seek to seperate God's Spirit from God's Word you can end up being led down wrong paths by deceiving spirits. We are told in God's Word to test the spirits and to take responsibility as individual born again belivers for our entire walk with the Lord. Phil 2: 12 - 13 "Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling,for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose."
	Paul Whitworth	01/08/2010 14:38
Andrew also said "I am putting everything on the line to be "naming names" like this. But I believe it is that serious. How on earth did we get to the point where "kriyas" just like Hinduism are spreading throughout the church?" I believe that it is the authors responsibilty to answer that question himself and perhaps write an article exposing the underlying errors. Especially as he was involed with the movement. (albeit early on before such manefestations appeared) It cannot be easy to make the decision to "name names" and form a list of ministries to avoid, it is a bold decision to do so. However a list of ministries that are credible and sound is as vital if not more so, to help those who heed the warning and leave the movement so they may be strengthened in the true way. They will need strong foundational teaching and good ministries in discernment. Would it be possible to write such an article concluding with a list of foundational and decernment ministries to help these people Andrew? You are well placed to do so.
	Peter Carr	01/08/2010 16:28
Further good observation Paul, I suspect that this one has a bit to run yet and that will involve more revelation!
	Alec (Guest)	01/08/2010 19:18
This article is hardly news. Commentators have pointed out the errors and heresies of a lot of these people for over 15 years. Some of the articels pre-date the World Wide Web, being only available at the time on FTP servers! Take a look at this site: http://www.deceptioninthechurch.com/blessing.html Which takes apart the TB. Note the title of the very first article: (1) Comparison Between The Kundalini Practice And The So-called Toronto "Blessing" by Antti Huima, 1996 The web site is full of examples of this sort of thing
	Paul Whitworth	01/08/2010 23:28
Hi Alec, I accept the fact that there have been ministries that have warned of the errors of this movement for years, however I would still class it as news as there are still people being mislead. My point is that rather than continually picking over the errors, people need to be taught what the underlying errors in doctrine are that allow such manifestations to take root in the first place. But there will always be people who seek experience over repentance.
	Peter Carr	03/08/2010 21:52
I was speaking to a friend recently who has been a regular at CLAN for years, and who now has serious reservations of going back largely due to growing concerns associated with this thread.
	Paul Whitworth	04/08/2010 00:43
All church movements, from the Crusades and the reformation to the Prophetic movement and Lakeland revival, all have a spirit that should be tested. 1 John 4, 1-3 Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, but every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming and even now is already in the world. So to understand this we must see that the spirit in question does not require us to revert back to the flesh for sensual experience, lust for material gain or observation of law. For the desires of the flesh are done away with in Christ, and we are dead to the old nature and alive in Christ. Now if a spirit encourages a sensual experience of God, then it denies Christs coming in the flesh as it requires the use of that sinful nature that has been put to death through the blood of Christ. So then, if a spirit encourages us to put to death this sinful nature and causes us to move closer to a fuller understanding of what Christ has done for us on the cross, then this spirit is from God. I hope this helps.
	Editor	04/08/2010 09:14
Paul said: "All church movements, from the Crusades and the reformation to the Prophetic movement and Lakeland revival, all have a spirit that should be tested." How right you are in this. A significant part of the problem - from age to age and from antique Confessions to modern movements - is that once some (or a substantial number of) leaders have given their unqualified endorsement to whatever it may be, then it becomes very difficult to backtrack without losing face and credibility. Some opinion formers, in the controversy surrounding Todd Bentley (of Lakeland fame) as a most recent example, have had the humility, integrity and courage to do so publicly. And it is more of this that we need.
	Peter Carr	04/08/2010 13:26
Ed said, "Some, in the case of Todd Bentley (of Lakeland fame) as a most recent example, have had the humility, integrity and courage to do so publicly. And it is more of this that we need." Have I missed something here? Do you have a link?
	Editor	04/08/2010 15:42
Have a look at the article with a statement from Dutch Sheets - http://tinyurl.com/dutchsheets And also from J Lee Grady of Charisma Magazine - http://tinyurl.com/jleegrady Both Sheets and Grady were initially supportive.

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