Why skirt the issue?

[JamesVersusEveryone]

Since the beginning of time, there has been a distinct line between powers of the occult and God.

Recently, advances in prophetic technology have allowed us to do things that are almost as cool as new agey occult-like practices, but still technically in the clear with God. We can ask for signs, communicate with the dead, receive special messages, and levitate--all under the ruse of "prophetic gift!"

Now, John Edwards (of Crossing Over fame) has fully bridged the gap! Check it:
http://johnedward.net/PracticalPraying.htm

Next time your pastor talks about practical praying, make sure he gives a shout-out to good old John Edwards!

 

[exagorazomenos]

Since the beginning of time, there has been a distinct line between powers of the occult and God.

Recently, advances in prophetic technology have allowed us to do things that are almost as cool as new agey occult-like practices, but still technically in the clear with God. We can ask for signs, communicate with the dead, receive special messages, and levitate--all under the ruse of "prophetic gift!"


Next time your pastor talks about practical praying, make sure he gives a shout-out to good old John Edwards!

Sweet! What is all that stuff?

 

[constance]

No Comment. (I really, really, really want to say something)

 

[JamesVersusEveryone]

Sorry.

I think a lot of the attraction of the whole prophetic/healing thing is that it has a particular leaning towards all things mystical/New Agey. Sort of like how Kaballah is attractive.

The pastor at the Baptist Church that I usually go to just did a sermon on how to get your prayers answered--basically what Edward was talking about but without the mysticism angle... he's gonna hear from me on this one =)

Enter the era of John-Edwardology!

 

[exagorazomenos]

No Comment. (I really, really, really want to say something)

To me? You do know I was being sarcastic. (But I do want to know what "special messages" are and how one can contact the dead contra clear scriptural prohibitions and be "technically in the clear with God.")

 

[JamesVersusEveryone]

To me? You do know I was being sarcastic. (But I do want to know what "special messages" are and how one can contact the dead contra clear scriptural prohibitions and be "technically in the clear with God.")

You know I was exaggerating... =)

Example of what I'm talking about though:

New Christian approaches Prophet on a certain prophetic ministries forum, says he's concerned about his unsaved dad, wants Prophet to help. New Christian asks Prophet to pray to God to ask to be shown a specific behavior that dad does that no one knows about. Prophet says ok, I'm praying but I haven't been shown that behavior yet, but I'll keep trying.

What does that sound like?

"I'm being contacted by someone who recently passed, and they're asking about someone in the audience .... here."
"Yes, my mom recently passed away!"
"Ok, I'm sensing that there was a trinket involved."
(Beams) "Yes, she had a locket that she never showed anyone!"
"She wants you to know that the financial situation will be fine."
"Oh thank you!"

That was my text impression of John Edward's show. I'm not sure if it's still aired, but it's pretty much that conversation repeated over and over for a half hour minus commercial breaks.

There's some very human, very wicked attraction to magic and the occult that is difficult to explain, however, it does tie in with ancient Israel's love affair with idols. Maybe because humans are impatient and fickle, we'd rather have something we can cling to. The Israelis lost faith in an invisible God, so began to cling to false gods that were at least tangible. Likewise, we know that God has a plan for us, but we grow impatient and would rather cling to magical revelations and signs than wait faithfully.

 

[constance]

I can't say anything because I am having problems restraining myself after clicking through the link!

Ack!

 

[AutumnDreamer]

My husband and I move in the prophetic, and while I am still learning about it, in the past 3 years I have never heard of anyone prophetically speaking or even being given a message from or about someone that has passed on. So if you know someone who claims to be speaking to dead people and also claiming it is from God you need to step away from that person, and pray for them. Unless I am misunderstanding what you are saying.

 

[MoodyBlue]

"Advances in prophetic technology". That is a gem.

 

[intricatic]

Edwardology?

Whoa... the world is becoming stranger every second. I feel like I'm falling down the Rabbit Hole....