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Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 7:43 am
What's your Biblical source that supports the use of magic(k)?
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Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 7:52 am
Combat Chuckles What's your Biblical source that supports the use of magic(k)? This is where my weakness lies, I have none. Only this year have I begun, and kept, reading a Daily bible. My reasons exist in the fact that I have so felt I am being led to Magick. So many things connecting, a path set out before me with nothing to hinder me. Constantly I thank god for leading me as he does, and say "If I am wrong please tell me." Never have I be told to turn back, never have I felt I needed to. So I say, no I have to biblical source that says magick is ok, at least not among what I've read and the translation that I have, alot was removed and changed by both the jews originally and by the roman catholic church (Not bashing just stating the facts.) It is a my Spiritual Connection with god that tells me that it is allowed, that I feel so Strongly that I need to learn this and use it.
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Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 8:41 am
I hope that your right. If you don't view the Bible today as an accurate interpretation there really isn't much I can say to try and change your mind.
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Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 8:49 am
Please pardon me for saying this, but I found that a little odd...
You say God is leading you to go into magic? That is pretty contradictory in itself... Jesus Himself went against any sort of dark arts, and in my opinion, anything that doesn't come from God comes from Satan. If there is some third power, please let me know. Yes, we (as in humans) can manipulate energy, but that's just it. Manipulate. Not create.
Also, you said nothing hinders your path? This may sound biased, but that seemed kind of suspicious. Don't you think God would want you to tred on a path that's at least a little difficult, if only so you could rely on Him?
Sorry if I sounded judgmental, I'm not trying to be. xd
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Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 8:49 am
I do swear on the bible as a vital tool to health Christian Spirituality, but more is our own, willfully guilt, connection with god. More insight is available straight through the Holy Spirit that is available in the bible, but until that deep a connection is developed it is the bible we must look to.
I will admit that my own connection is not that developed, that is why I still sought out my Daily Bible. And, that is how, I think, I was able to keep my new years resolution so well this time around. After three years of making it.
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Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 8:57 am
Sakura_Chan133 You say God is leading you to go into magic? That is pretty contradictory in itself... Jesus Himself went against any sort of dark arts, and in my opinion, anything that doesn't come from God comes from Satan. If there is some third power, please let me know. Yes, we (as in humans) can manipulate energy, but that's just it. Manipulate. Not create. It is a fundamental law of Physics that energy cannot be created or destroyed, no we have not the ability to create energy, but we can manipulate it, gather it and focus it. As for dark arts, that is only half of magick. There is White and black magic, black is used only to harm, if there is a protective of healing use then it take from Someone to give to the caster. Dark magick, seperating the terms black and dark, can be connected with magick as a whole, yes, but refers to Methods not the act itself. Human sacrifices, blood magick, that is Dark, And I personally, as with god, will have none of that. Truely powerful, successful, magick comes from light, and love, and any practitioner will say that. There is no Third power, there is Light and Darkness. In between there is shadow, but that is more a field of battle then a power to use. Sakura_Chan133 Also, you said nothing hinders your path? This may sound biased, but that seemed kind of suspicious. Don't you think God would want you to tred on a path that's at least a little difficult, if only so you could rely on Him?
I did not say my path was not difficult, if the learning of it is not a hard road it is made harder because of those around me, I am Christian I will never be anything else. But, I will not be accepted by a lot of my fellows.
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Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 8:58 am
I also have a verse...
Deuteronomy 18 9-13
Please don't make me type it all out.
xd xd xd
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Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 9:00 am
Vincent_Of_D.A.R.K Sakura_Chan133 Please pardon me for saying this, but I found that a little odd...
You say God is leading you to go into magic? That is pretty contradictory in itself... Jesus Himself went against any sort of dark arts, and in my opinion, anything that doesn't come from God comes from Satan. If there is some third power, please let me know. Yes, we (as in humans) can manipulate energy, but that's just it. Manipulate. Not create.
Also, you said nothing hinders your path? This may sound biased, but that seemed kind of suspicious. Don't you think God would want you to tred on a path that's at least a little difficult, if only so you could rely on Him?
Sorry if I sounded judgmental, I'm not trying to be. xd It is a fundamental law of Physics that energy cannot be created or destroyed, no we have not the ability to create energy, but we can manipulate it, gather it and focus it. As for dark arts, that is only half of magick. There is White and black magic, black is used only to harm, if there is a protective of healing use then it take from Someone to give to the caster. Dark magick, seperating the terms black and dark, can be connected with magick as a whole, yes, but refers to Methods not the act itself. Human sacrifices, blood magick, that is Dark, And I personally, as with god, will have none of that. I did not say my path was not difficult, if the learning of it is not a hard road it is made harder because of those around me, I am Christian I will never be anything else. But, I will not be accepted by a lot of my fellows. There is no Third power, there is Light and Darkness. In between there is shadow, but that is more a field of battle then a power to use. Truely powerful, successful, magick comes from light, and love, and any practitioner will say that. You didn't answer my question. Or my other comments.
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Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 9:05 am
Sakura_Chan133 You didn't answer my question. Or my other comments. Then, please clarify. Perhaps I did not understand the question.
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Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 1:07 pm
Vincent_Of_D.A.R.K I do swear on the bible as a vital tool to health Christian Spirituality, but more is our own, willfully guilt, connection with god. More insight is available straight through the Holy Spirit that is available in the bible, but until that deep a connection is developed it is the bible we must look to. I will admit that my own connection is not that developed, that is why I still sought out my Daily Bible. And, that is how, I think, I was able to keep my new years resolution so well this time around. After three years of making it. Do you believe then that the Holy Spirit will tell you something that is not already in the Word of God? That perhaps there is some new revelation that can only be attained through the Holy Spirit?
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Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 8:14 pm
Combat Chuckles Vincent_Of_D.A.R.K I do swear on the bible as a vital tool to health Christian Spirituality, but more is our own, willfully guilt, connection with god. More insight is available straight through the Holy Spirit that is available in the bible, but until that deep a connection is developed it is the bible we must look to. I will admit that my own connection is not that developed, that is why I still sought out my Daily Bible. And, that is how, I think, I was able to keep my new years resolution so well this time around. After three years of making it. Do you believe then that the Holy Spirit will tell you something that is not already in the Word of God? That perhaps there is some new revelation that can only be attained through the Holy Spirit? I believe it is possible, yes. Mostly I think the better use is not seeking something new, but seeking the truth of the old, or the truth as it applies to you. Did you know that in a different version of the story, removed from the bible by the Jews long ago, David was actually sent to the lions den for killing a Dragon. Not sure I believe that story myself yet, not read the actual story, but it is in the apocrypha
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Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 6:12 am
Vincent_Of_D.A.R.K I believe it is possible, yes. Mostly I think the better use is not seeking something new, but seeking the truth of the old, or the truth as it applies to you. Did you know that in a different version of the story, removed from the bible by the Jews long ago, David was actually sent to the lions den for killing a Dragon. Not sure I believe that story myself yet, not read the actual story, but it is in the apophrica(Sp?) Do you believe that the apocrypha is also inspired by God? Sorry for all the questions, just trying to better understand what you believe.
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Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 6:14 am
Combat Chuckles Do you believe that the apocrypha is also inspired by God? Sorry for all the questions, just trying to better understand what you believe. (the questions don't bother me, they help by making me think. In all truth you are probly helping me as much as informing yourself) Yes, for the most part I believe the apocrypha is inspired by god. If for no other reason then the book of Enoch, the first human to walk with god on such a level that he walked out of this existence. Now, I have not read the apocrypha, only heard about the Book of Enoch while reading Angelic lore, the concept is fascinating to me and If I can get my hands on the apocrypha then I will read it thoroughly.
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Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 7:41 am
Quote: As for the other, I'm sorry if it felt like putting you on the spot. I thought you would PM me. I absolutely didn't expect you to post here. That's a pretty personal thing. *bow* My apologies. Was that directed at me? confused Quote: I named my Guardian Angel. I named her Ariel. And no, not after the mermaid. I just think it's a beautiful name. Ariel actually is a named angel. You should check it out. I think s/he's fallen, not sure, though. smile Quote: My reasons exist in the fact that I have so felt I am being led to Magick. So many things connecting, a path set out before me with nothing to hinder me. Demons or fallen angels, or any-one for that matter, can set a path and make sure it is unhindered. Have you thought about that? wink Quote: As for dark arts, that is only half of magick. There is White and black magic, black is used only to harm, if there is a protective of healing use then it take from Someone to give to the caster. I hate to get deep into this conversation, but you're wrong. Magic is magic. It is all energy. It is all using that energy. How you use it is what matters. But. Use it to protect one person, and you're taking the energy from someone else. It's all the same; you are always hurting and helping. You're just moving the energy around. Quote: Yes, for the most part I believe the apocrypha is inspired by god. If for no other reason then the book of Enoch, the first human to walk with god on such a level that he walked out of this existence. Now, I have not read the apocrypha, only heard about the Book of Enoch while reading Angelic lore, the concept is fascinating to me and If I can get my hands on the apocrypha then I will read it thoroughly. I just found myself a copy of the Books of Enoch. It contains the book, his letters to his sons, and his journeys through the heavens. The book is called Fallen Angels and the Origins of Evil by Elizabeth Clare Prophet. smile It also has her opinions and conclusions, but the books are there, copied (I believe) from the first publishing/finding.
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Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 7:50 am
Lyneun Quote: My reasons exist in the fact that I have so felt I am being led to Magick. So many things connecting, a path set out before me with nothing to hinder me. Demons or fallen angels, or any-one for that matter, can set a path and make sure it is unhindered. Have you thought about that? wink Yes, I had. My opinion is based on the feeling of it. Emotion, in my opinion and experience, is a major contributing factor to the communication between ourselves and "Deity" (or in our case God.) The fact that I feel so good about it, do not fear it in anyway, and get no feelings of remorse or anything when I thank god for leading me mean, to me, that it is him, or one of his servants, doing so. Lyneun Quote: As for dark arts, that is only half of magick. There is White and black magic, black is used only to harm, if there is a protective of healing use then it take from Someone to give to the caster. I hate to get deep into this conversation, but you're wrong. Magic is magic. It is all energy. It is all using that energy. How you use it is what matters. But. Use it to protect one person, and you're taking the energy from someone else. It's all the same; you are always hurting and helping. You're just moving the energy around. Your right, magic IS magic, what I say is that it is the methods that make it Dark.
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