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NEW AGE: ATHEISTIC RELIGION COMPRISING
THE HERETICAL TEACHINGS OF FAR
EASTERN RELIGIONS
The introduction of superstitious Far Eastern religions into
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Western society began in the 19 century. At that time many European
“scientists” traveled to the Far East and the west learned about the cul-
tures of the east through their published travel accounts. Translations
of scriptures from the superstitious faiths in question further increased
The actions of opponents of the Vietnam War spread across the whole
country and soon turned into “opposition to the established order.”
Christianity and the Church were among the targets of young people
influenced by materialist culture.
