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  2. Christian views on magic - Wikipedia

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    In his Small Catechism, he taught that witchcraft was a sin against the second commandment [12] and prescribed the Biblical penalty for it in a "table talk": On 25 August 1538 there was much discussion about witches and sorceresses who poisoned chicken eggs in the nests, or poisoned milk and butter.

  3. Witchcraft and divination in the Hebrew Bible - Wikipedia

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    The forms of divination mentioned in Deuteronomy 17 are portrayed as being of foreign origin; this is the only part of the Hebrew Bible to make such a claim. [5] According to Ann Jeffers, the presence of laws forbidding necromancy proves that it was practiced throughout Israel's history.

  4. Witchcraft - Wikipedia

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    Witchcraft is the use of alleged supernatural powers of magic.A witch is a practitioner of witchcraft. Traditionally, "witchcraft" means the use of magic or supernatural powers to inflict harm or misfortune on others, and this remains the most common and widespread meaning. [1]

  5. Are witches real? Everything to know on spells, magic and more

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    Beyond black hats and broomsticks, here's what to know about witches, witchcraft, spells, magic, covens, Wiccans and beyond. Learn about the facts and history.

  6. What's Witchcraft and What's Spirituality? For Me, It's ... - AOL

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    What's witchcraft and what's spirituality? One Mexican-American writer reflects on the balance between spiritual warfare and blasphemous magic.

  7. Magic and religion - Wikipedia

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    On the other hand, seemingly magical signs are documented in the Bible: For example, both the staff of Pharaoh's sorcerers as well as the staff of Moses and Aaron could be turned into snakes (Exodus 7:8-13). However, as Scott Noegel points out, the critical difference between the magic of Pharaoh's magicians and the non-magic of Moses is in the ...

  8. Divination - Wikipedia

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    The important delineation within the practice lies between “incoherent dreams” and “sound dreams,” which were “a part of prophecy” or heavenly message. [34] Dream interpretation was always tied to Islamic religious texts, providing a moral compass to those seeking advice. The practitioner needed to be skilled enough to apply the ...

  9. 'Witchcraft isn’t a belief system. It’s a practice' - AOL

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    Witchcraft is growing in popularity, but few know the real stories behind those who practice. ... But just doing it is the most important thing because all of the other details can be fine-tuned ...