New Age Groups

Question 1

when did new age movements first become prominent?

Answer 1

1980s

Question 2

which two features did Heelas see the new age consisting of?

Answer 2

1. self-spirituality- everyone becomes their own spiritual specialist, dipping into whatever they fancy
2. de-traditionalistion- rejection of traditional external religions and spiritual authority, their replacement by spirituality achieved by searching within oneself through personal experience