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Statement Critics (n-58) Experts (n=85)
X SD %X SD %
Once you realize that you are
God, you understand all.
1.32 0.64 02** 2.46 1.30 24
Mankind is at the threshold of a
great evolutionary leap of
consciousness transformation
guided by an omnipotent energy
or force that will lead to a
peaceful, happy, united new
world.
1.37 0.77 02** 3.29 1.03 48
Practicing ancient spiritual
exercises can make a person
spiritually advanced.
1.38 0.92 07** 3.34 1.11 52
If people really understood the
New Age, they would become part
of it.
1.43 0.66 02** 3.04 1.44 36
Before making a major decision,
world leaders should consult a
qualified astrologist.
1.44 1.21 11** 2.61 1.31 27
Channeling is a skill that can be
used by anyone who wants to
connect with universal needs,
higher self, or spirit guide.
1.48 0.85 04** 3.04 1.15 37
Statements Rated Disagree by Critics
Prayer (or a period of meditation)
should be mandated in the public
schools.
1.61 1.00 09** 2.50 1.28 29
Failure can be avoided if one
understands life properly.
1.62 0.88 05** 2.60 1.23 30
There is an energy or force in the
universe that will lead to a happy,
peaceful new world.
1.71 1.07 09** 3.60 1.14 55
People are totally responsible for
everything that has happened to
them.
1.72 1.03 09** 3.29 1.31 46
Mankind is at the threshold of a
great evolutionary leap of
consciousness to new beliefs.
1.74 0.97 05** 3.93 1.24 74
Morality is a matter of personal
preference.
1.75 1.12 11* 2.15 1.26 22
In the final analysis, reality is
agreement.
1.76 1.01 08** 2.43 1.12 20
Sin is simply a learning experi-
ence.
1.78 0.79 02** 2.71 1.29 28
The effectiveness of an action de-
pends solely on the person evalu-
ating it.
1.79 0.99 11** 2.48 1.21 24
Truth depends solely on the
individual‟s perspective.
1.82 1.06 14** 2.49 1.48 31
Holistic channeling of the kundalini 1.85 0.90 02** 2.99 0.93 20
Statement Critics (n-58) Experts (n=85)
X SD %X SD %
Once you realize that you are
God, you understand all.
1.32 0.64 02** 2.46 1.30 24
Mankind is at the threshold of a
great evolutionary leap of
consciousness transformation
guided by an omnipotent energy
or force that will lead to a
peaceful, happy, united new
world.
1.37 0.77 02** 3.29 1.03 48
Practicing ancient spiritual
exercises can make a person
spiritually advanced.
1.38 0.92 07** 3.34 1.11 52
If people really understood the
New Age, they would become part
of it.
1.43 0.66 02** 3.04 1.44 36
Before making a major decision,
world leaders should consult a
qualified astrologist.
1.44 1.21 11** 2.61 1.31 27
Channeling is a skill that can be
used by anyone who wants to
connect with universal needs,
higher self, or spirit guide.
1.48 0.85 04** 3.04 1.15 37
Statements Rated Disagree by Critics
Prayer (or a period of meditation)
should be mandated in the public
schools.
1.61 1.00 09** 2.50 1.28 29
Failure can be avoided if one
understands life properly.
1.62 0.88 05** 2.60 1.23 30
There is an energy or force in the
universe that will lead to a happy,
peaceful new world.
1.71 1.07 09** 3.60 1.14 55
People are totally responsible for
everything that has happened to
them.
1.72 1.03 09** 3.29 1.31 46
Mankind is at the threshold of a
great evolutionary leap of
consciousness to new beliefs.
1.74 0.97 05** 3.93 1.24 74
Morality is a matter of personal
preference.
1.75 1.12 11* 2.15 1.26 22
In the final analysis, reality is
agreement.
1.76 1.01 08** 2.43 1.12 20
Sin is simply a learning experi-
ence.
1.78 0.79 02** 2.71 1.29 28
The effectiveness of an action de-
pends solely on the person evalu-
ating it.
1.79 0.99 11** 2.48 1.21 24
Truth depends solely on the
individual‟s perspective.
1.82 1.06 14** 2.49 1.48 31
Holistic channeling of the kundalini 1.85 0.90 02** 2.99 0.93 20
