Is it against all Christan religions to practice witchcraft?

Answer 1

It is. The idea behind witchcraft is that one can exert supernatural influence on the world. Christianity maintains that all supernatural power is God's. Healing and miracles are only performed in the name of and by the power of God. Therefore, there is no such thing as "magic", only the power of God. Practicing witchcraft demonstrates a lack of faith in God's complete power.

Oddly, there are some examples of witchcrafty doings in the Bible. They always turned out badly but they seemed to have some effect. (I'm thinking of Saul's summoning of Samuel's spirit through the "witch" of Endor.) They do seem to contradict the "doesn't exist" premise. Sometimes faith means living with uncertainty.

Answer 2

Since others have already said that Wicca isn't new age and given the Wicca does not equal witchcraft bit, hopefully I can skip ahead to the actual question. I can not think of a single relationship that has dissolved as a result of my religion. I am very close to my family, have solid friendships, a good marriage, and even get along exceptionally well with my in-laws. I've been Wiccan for over 12 years and the only relationships I've had that has gone south has been the one with my ex husband and a couple of friends - none of which had anything to do with religion. Being Wiccan doesn't bring me closer to others or drive them away. I don't involve non-Wiccans in my practices or discuss my beliefs with them unless they ask or it's pertinent. There just wouldn't be any reason to do that.

Answer 3

While Wicca and Christianity have SOME similar beliefs, yes...most Christians would throw their bibles, and some not-so-nice words at you if you were to practice witchcraft.

Just know that Wiccans are not "evil" though. They are one with nature, they are very peaceful people, and they believe that everything you do comes back on you. That's why they only practice white magic...they only do spells that are good and do not harm anyone or anything.

Answer 4

As I see it, Witchcraft is the term given to the practice of magick. "Well what is magick?", one may ask. Magick is supernatural energies being gathered together in one place to acheive a desired effect. It can also be called miracles (and usually is by Christians). The difference between magick and miracles is the interpretation of from where is comes. Typically, Christians will claim that God does miracles. I do not contest this point. I believe that God can do practically anything he wants, so if he wants to perform a miracle, so be it. But magick comes from us. I believe it is a gift that God has given to humankind, the ability to affect the world around us. Just as the Bible speaks of gifts of prophesy and of healing, I believe these are various aspects of magick that God has given to us. It is we who do the magick, once we have discovered how to do so.

All places in the Bible where it translates as "witchcraft" are misinterpretations. The places that have been translated as "witchcraft" in the Bible come from various words, the most common being Kashaph, which in context implies a person who uses supernatural powers to bewitch another person and manipulate their actions (often coupled with sex, such as in the case of Jezebel). Other terms that are translated as witchcraft are Pharmakeia (which implies drug use to enchant others), Anan (meaning cloudwatcher, or one who seeks to fortell the future based on changes in nature), and Ob (one who conjures up the spirits of the dead).

Answer 5

Any 'Christian' religion who says witchcraft is okay doesn't follow the Bible, which clearly condemns any and all kinds of spiritism (of which witchcraft is a part). That would make them false Christians, part of Babylon the Great (spoken of in Revelation) and not long for this world.

Answer 6

Deuteronomy 18:10-12 states: “There should not be found in you anyone who makes his son or his daughter pass through the fire, anyone who employs divination, 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 or a professional foreteller of events or anyone who inquires of the dead. For everybody doing these things is something detestable to Jehovah, and on account of these detestable things Jehovah your God is driving them away from before you.”

The Scriptural advice is direct: Have nothing to do with spiritism. When early Christians in the city of Ephesus accepted “the word of Jehovah,” the Bible says, “quite a number of those who practiced magical arts brought their books together and burned them up before everybody.” Those books were costly. They were worth 50,000 pieces of silver. (Acts 19:19, 20) Yet, Christians in Ephesus did not hesitate to destroy them.

Answer 7

true Christians yes it is against their belief to practice witchcraft.

Answer 8

Christians have witchcraft and magic too, but they call it “miracles”. The wise men (“magi”) were magicians and astrologers from Persia. Jesus practiced alchemy when he turned water into wine. He was a mind reader and healer. Moses turned sticks into snakes. Not to mention Christian curses called “anathema”. Etc., etc., etc.

Of course, their magic is not really magic and it’s justified because it comes from their god.

Answer 9

Witchcraft rocks. It's not devil worship like some people might think. Who cares what the bible says, practice that craft.

Answer 10

first you have to say just what you mean by witchcraft! many thiings things are considered to be witchcraft that are not