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What do you think about witchcraft, magic, and sorcery? Do you think it is used today? If so, how is it relevant to us Christians? Is there any room for Christians to dabble? If you don't think it has modern application, when did it become irrelevant?
 

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Of course it’s around. As long as the devil has a playground with which to conduct his deception, those you mentioned and many other aligning, so called, “curious arts” of idol worship will be indulged in by unaware individuals.
 
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Of course it’s around. As long as the devil has a playground with which to conduct his deception, those you mentioned and many other aligning, so called, “curious arts” of idol worship will be indulged in by unaware individuals.
How then do you think it is used, and how prevalent do you think it is?
 
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How then do you think it is used, and how prevalent do you think it is?
That is far to broad of a subject to respond….it ranges from…. Séance, Ouija board, Tarot card, Psychic’s to witchcraft and satanic worship of which both of those have varying levels and degree ranging from wannabe to full blown.

These are all contrary to God and His Word and can have detrimental effects to anyone who participates and/or conducts such things.

Is it prevalent?? …. It’s been a while since I have been there, but I can assure you it goes on in every single country all the time. Typically, you won’t see it or hear of it but it’s there and will be there until satan’s time is up.
 
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I'm going to reference Derek Prince on the subject of witchcraft, in that witchcraft, at its basic form, is the attempt to control people to do what you want by the use of any spirit which is not the Holy Spirit.

By the way, witchcraft can be quite a broad subject

Aspects of witchcraft,
1. the work of the flesh
- Galatians 5:19-20, expression of man's fallen nature (ex, desire to control people, using illegitimate means; manipulate, intimidate, and dominate)

2. evil spiritual power

Is it used today ... that's a definite yes.

I can say, without hesitation, that both aspects of witchcraft are still being used.

It is something Christians should not use or dabble in, but we need to be aware of it and know how to fight it.

In regards to using evil spirits, still very prevalent in some parts of the world, especially where my family originate - Southeast Asia.
 
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This is not the article I was looking for, but, Bob Goff has started a Witch Doctor School and is trying to educate them to get them out of using Witchcraft, so as to leave the children alone.

 
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This is the one I was looking for - saw Bob Goff on TBN - amazing guy:

"he learned of a common practice of local Ugandan healers, or witch doctors, who abducted, mutilated, and killed young children for ritual religious sacrifices. Goff ’s horrified reaction was not uncommon,"

 
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What would you say about witchcraft in music? Like, in pretty much all music. Do you know about Aleistar Crowley?
 
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The core tenants of witchcraft, in their own words... manipulation, intimidation, domination. I recently googled occult stores on Maps, and I was absolutely shocked at how many there are where I live!
 
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The core tenants of witchcraft, in their own words... manipulation, intimidation, domination. I recently googled occult stores on Maps, and I was absolutely shocked at how many there are where I live!
Sedona in Arizona is like mystic central.
 
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Galatians 5v19-21​

19 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; 20 idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions 21 and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.​



Isaiah 2:6​

For you have rejected your people, the house of Jacob, because they are full of things from the east and of fortune-tellers like the Philistines, and they strike hands with the children of foreigners.

There is no evidence in scripture, which suggests that sorcery, witchcraft & whatnot ended. Infact, these are some of the fruits of the flesh, so yes the evil practices are alive and very real.

Believers should cease to engage in them though, if they are really growing in Christ. It doesn't matter, if one is just looking to inquire about their life or trying to get some form of help, God still forbids it all as that becomes your god the moment you entangle yourself in things like that. Also as believers, we should no longer worry, about those who are out to harm us, as we become hidden in Christ the moment we accept Him in our lives..
 
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2Co 2:11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.

Agreed, we should have no portion of it, but we must also be aware of how Satan is attacking the body of Christ.
 
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Sedona in Arizona is like mystic central.
Absolutely ….

Several year ago when I Lived in the old pueblo (Tucson) we had a weekend in the Word. We deliberately held this at the Poco Diablo (little devil) in Sedona to bring some light to the place. It was a great weekend with about 150+ believers, and the resort itself was a very nice place. The Sedona area was heavily influenced back then ….and I am sure it’s it has grown even darker. To my recollection back then it was mostly the…. crystal, new age, earth worshipers & witchcraft type of people.
 
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There are many different categories that satan’s cohorts work in. But four of the major ones are/were financial, religious, education, and entertainment….. music fell under entertainment and music was/is considered heavy artillery for satan, because it engages both hemispheres of the brain.

You want to deliver your message ….. use music.

Every facet of the music industry is controlled or directly influenced by satanic forces. (I should say was… it has changed since my involvement) But even though it has changed ….I can guarantee satan still has direct involvement …..something that powerful and influential ….you don’t relinquish.
 
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This guy right here has an incredible testimony.
 
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Witchcraft can be very harmful as a 'weapon', i thought witches were deceived, that they had no power, i learned they do have, to do a lot of harm, if you ever feel spiritually attacked, chances are someone may be doing witchcraft against you. And if you somehow can't defend yourself correctly, you can end up in bondage, the enemy doesn't have rights to attack usually but with witchcraft people give the enemy rights, all those stuff like black magic, vodoo, pacts of blood with animals, pacts with the devil, etc etc, are real and can do a lot of harm.
 
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Ever heard of Blood Covenant? I heard how it impacts one's spiritual life because it's binding on the person.
 
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