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is ALL magic sinful?
“They" say all magic is from the devil. “they" say that all magic is sinful, against God. But why? I know the bible says so, but, and I don't mean to question God: I DON'T!!!!!! Can the bible not know everything? Could the witch thing be based on the stereo typed, misunderstood witches of the past? My point is, some use magic to heal, help, BLESS, increase spirituality in someone, honor a dead loved one, banish evil spirits, would the devil give someone the ability to weaken him, and give good and happiness to others? How is white magic a sin? White witches are not using another source to fulfill needs. They are using the power within in them, their soul, spirit, whatever you wanna call it. So, tell me now, after carefully reading this, is all magic sinful?
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God does not make a distintion between white and black magic, he says:
● “You must not practice magic.”—Leviticus 19:26.
● “As for a man or woman in whom there proves to be a mediumistic spirit or spirit of prediction, they should be put to death without fail.”—Leviticus 20:27.
● “There should not be found in you . . . a practicer of magic or anyone who looks for omens or a sorcerer, or one who binds others with a spell or anyone who consults a spirit medium.”—Deuteronomy 18:10-14.
These laws made it clear that God did not want his people to practice magic. he gave these laws to his people because he loved them and did not want them to become enslaved to fear and superstition. He did not want them to be oppressed by the demons.
if he says not to practice magic then he is obviously not behind these umcanny powers. therefore we would listen to our all wise God and oobey him. Even if it seemed to do good.
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This is a concern for a lot of people and I've even looked into it myself in the past. From my personal research and understanding, this has a lot to do with original meaning, intent and translation.
When the Bible mentions witchcraft, it is likely not the same thing as what we understand it as today. From my research, the scriptural reference would be applicable to what we today might call the practice of "black magic."
Now I don't know for sure what the answer is here but it seems to me that this makes sense.
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Remember that you are basing the term "sinful" from the Christian interpretation of it.
It sounds like you have some guilt or negative feelings towards Christianity. Possibly you were brought up that way but magic is what interests you now and it's coming into conflict with how you were brought up?
Here's my advice: the difference between "right" and "wrong" existed before the Bible and before Christianity. Christianity wasn't the faith that restored order to the world. For example, when Jesus was alive in the Middle East, the Chinese had already developed civil service exams, were mass producing paper, and developing complex agricultural techniques. Most people forget that civilizations existed before Jesus and before Christianity.
What I'm trying to say is that I think you need to come to grips with how you feel about Christianity. Is it something that you are committed to or is it something that you aren't interested in? When you grow up in a Christian family, it can be hard to leave Christianity because you associate it with turning your back on God or making God angry. This shouldn't be the case and it's the problem with a religion that emphasizes a God that punishes.
If you use magic for good, I don't see a problem. If you use magic for bad, I see a problem.
Just don't let the Christian version of "God" be something that restricts you from exploring.
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It sounds like, from what you've written, that your inner voice is already telling you what is true.
The only one who needs to be convinced is you that there is nothing wrong with "magic". If you are trying to gather information to prove that magic is not 'sinful' to Christians you know....don't! It's a losing battle. Their soul hasn't progressed to a place where they are ready to hear this. The "They" you refer to must be other Christians, perhaps you attend church, on your own or with your family if you are a teen.
What you are doing is thinking for yourself, something that is technically not allowed in Christianity, (used to be religious Christian myself) you are told what to believe within a very narrow minded framework, and anything that falls outside of that framework, they label evil, sinful, questioning God, of the Devil, will send you to Hell. As you continue to grow Spiritually and come to discover for yourself the good outside of the framework of Christianity, you will slowly begin to feel less and less that you belong there, you'll feel out of place. If you are not yet an adult, and required to attend church with parents, you need to understand they are doing the best they know how. Don't hold it against them. It won't hurt you to attend and go through the motions and learn as much as you can about it. That background comes in handy when you do some studies on the comparisons begin Christianity and Wicca or paganism. I once read a book 10 years or so ago that went over how the author believed Christianity and Paganism are sister religions. Wicca itself is more recent like 1950 Gerald Gardner. But much of Pagan beliefs, druids and such, all followed what is also called earth based religion. It's not a religion though but a Spiritual path. I personally don't believe any longer that there is a 'one size fits all' religion as some religions believe. The majority of faiths out there thankfully are more open minded and know that since each of us is unique, that the liklihood is that of all paths, one spiritual path will be more meaningful and helpful in helping us grow spiritually. You used the word banish which I know none of christians to use, only witches and other pagans. So you must be already studying on your own, perhaps introduced through a friend.
I couldn't even begin to use the word 'sinful' as a spiritual being, to describe magic in a negative way as the word "Sin" itself doesn't apply, it is a word and belief of Christianity, not of Paganism. So since you are using words out of both belief systems, perhaps you are confused on a few particular issues? I'd be glad to chat with you further on any examples you give me. I am not a young kid and expanded past my Christian base in later years to come to accept much of what I was always taught was wrong or evil and have found it to be entirely not true. The things you list in defense of true witches is correct. What people mistakenly call witches when Satanism is practiced is incorrect. Pagans don't even believe in the devil or Satan so witches are not devil worshippers practicing black magic.
The word sin used originally in archery, simply means to 'miss the mark'. So when someones arrow missed the bullseye, it was called a sin. Missing the mark could also mean like being off track. Could you say that witches and other pagans are off track being using magic?
I have a great comparison on the Christians equivalent of practicing magic that pagans do. It is one and the same as far as I'm concerned. If you wish to hear about that let me know. Go to my column to write me as I cant respond to messages left where you put comments on this current answer. Blessed be.
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As a Christian, I do believe God knows all. The Bible is Gods word. And I can tell you my thoughts and answers but the best advice I can give is visit a Church and I can say without a doubt there will be someone there that would be overjoyed to help you. Best of luck!
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