A good thing about releasing is that I find it is relatively neutral in terms of spiritual beliefs. Releasing courses do not attempt to encourage the practitioner to believe in reincarnation, for instance. Although, no doubt, there are many people who use releasing who actually believe in reincarnation - I have never experienced anything in releasing courses that go against the fundamental beliefs of Christianity.
I think that the original creator of releasing, Lester Levenson, had spiritual views which veer towards reincarnation and Buddhism. But even if it seems that releasing is presenting something which seems to be contrary to the Gospel -- we should seek to filter that with wise judgement.
We can invite people to give us their opinions and to teach us things. But at the end of the day, it is up to us to decide what it is we want to believe and take on board, and what it is that we decide to blank out.
Otherwise, I feel that many sensitive and, dare I say it, gullible Christians and adherents to other religious, may take offence to some of the teaching presented in the releasing materials. If a Christian does take offence to such teaching, they run the risk of missing out on a great deal that releasing has to offer. As Christians, it is important that we firm in our fundamental beliefs. At the same time, we must also be flexible, teachable and we must respect the beliefs of others.
Take what you want and need from releasing. Only take on board what you feel is right for you.
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