The New Age Movement began in the Western civilizations during the 1970s as an "eclectic" spiritual journey. It relies heavily on mysticism and divinity of humans. Often the New Age has been debated esoterically, by scholars, and established religions trying to determine if it was an isolated movement or something greater.So, is the New Age all just yoga and relaxation? Or was it something more sinister? Constance Cumbey believes it's the latter. Watch this interview, and explore items from her archive, to decide for yourself whether the New Age was a harmless spiritual movement or a cult conspiracy.
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