Witchcraft Is Making a COMEBACK-Should Christians Be Concerned?

Why is witchcraft and paganism making a COMEBACK? In this episode of Answers News, our hosts, Jessica DeFord, Dr. Tim Chaffey, and Avery Foley, share their perspectives on this topic as Bible-believing Christians.
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“Oh, let the evil of the wicked come to an end, and may you establish the righteous-you who test the minds and hearts, O righteous God!” (Psalm 7:9)
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[@Minstrel_ofthe_Dawn]

This has been going on for a long time. I was at the University of Sussex between 1996 and 1999, and did a term on Shamanism as part of the Culture and Community studies I had to take to get my music degree. I did end up backsliding from my Christian faith and ended up dabbling with the occult and seeing some horrifying things. Praise the Lord that he never gave up on me, it took 20 years but I'm back with Him now.

[@MrTadas21]

what things did u see?

[@TouchingClothProd]

What "horrifying things" did you see? Some celebration of the natural world through chanting and dancing? Oh the horror ...

[@Minstrel_ofthe_Dawn]

No, not of the natural world, although that can be bad enough, there are worse things.

[@Minstrel_ofthe_Dawn]

The demonic.

[@MrTadas21]

please give examples, don't talk in riddles@@Minstrel_ofthe_Dawn

[@morjesusgan3]

I appreciate such an insightful and Biblically accurate discussion, thank you for sharing ❤️ The answer is always Jesus!

[@williamkelley7654]

I had always looked at horoscopes as a benign thing until I realised it was part of the occult.

[@cindyhoover9116]

Me too.

[@despozblehero2262]

I always thought it was a greek inspired fortune cookie... funny and totally made up.

[@mariej6962]

Unfortunately many people today are so into it.

[@user-ft5qi9jn5l]

It is totally made up. Just like religion.@@despozblehero2262

[@steelfistgaming4046]

Someone just types something random and vague, and then people fill it in and say "Wow this predicted my future."

[@austindailey8746]

It's been on the rise for a while, but media and movies/Hollywood has made it more pronounced recently. I knew people who practiced this, and had to end the friendships, because our views/beliefs always conflicted. God tells us to be aware and watchful. Most of us, myself included, has allowed this to happen. We haven't spoken up. We are now in the days where sharing the gospel will be nearly impossible. Be ready for what is coming next.

[@LCLand]

What is coming next?

[@lingsang_in_the_trees]

There's a person who is a Satanist scientist and a therian on deviantart. Idk how much farther we are gonna stray from God with that. With all these shiny "spiritual" rock crap that's going and around being sold in stores like those shiny rocks in TJ maxx. It's gonna make people turn away and start worshipping creations for their own selfish answers like the olden days.

[@Randomvideos-km2be]

Only Jesus can protect us all from the hidden arrows of Satan, may God protect all

[@artlopes9463]

Armour of God - Shield of Faith

[@martinkuliza]

the occult has nothing to do with Satan what are you talking about and also ONLY JESUS can protect you WHAT ABOUT GOD , he can't ?

[@AmyInArizona]

@@martinkuliza Jesus is God. God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit ✝️💜

[@ngoziokafor5682]

Amen

[@martinkuliza]

@@AmyInArizona Oh i see you believe in the trinity. Mate , the trinity is not a biblical concept accepted by the holy church it is a concept purely made up by the public and it only survives because people like you say what you just said. And even though - The Church does not endorse it - Jesus never said he was god - The trinity is nowhere in the bible - and you can't prove the trinity YOU STILL CONTINUE TO BELIEVE IT As i said... THE PUBLIC KEEP THE TRINITY ALIVE, Not the church.

[@danielrecommends]

Since Aleister Crowley was from the UK and he is was a huge part of bringing the occult practices to the forefront, this doesn't surprise me. Many of the Hollywood elites, actors, musicians and other celebrities follow the teachings of Crowley. We can see the influence of his teachings on our culture. He said "Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law" and we surely see that being played out in our culture today!

[@lingsang_in_the_trees]

TJ maxx, an incredible popular store here in the US, also sells the false religion of "the shiny rock heals you"

[@lewlewbelle7275]

Unfortunately that degree will be used to lead others to hell. Therefore, as Christians we need to double down on spreading the Gospel (Good News) message of Jesus Christ. 💕🙏

[@Fern_Thaddeus]

Yes, we do! Lord help us do so!

[@TouchingClothProd]

People who identify as Christians in the U.S. is down from 91% in 1976, to only 64% in 2022. Better get on that ...

[@xironevarus576]

Wierd when yall had the chance for 2000 years

[@mattmurdock2868]

​@@xironevarus576 To great effect...peoples from every tribe, nation, tongue and language worship Him.

[@xironevarus576]

@@mattmurdock2868 um no. The faith my tribe has. Has had no prime deity. More of a multitude if spirits. Our faith and all native faith prior the western migration to America. Was completely void of middle eastern myth.

[@theartwhisperer5330]

It never went away nor is it making a come back. It is simply out of the shadows now. Practicing was traditionally a secretive process but now everyone puts out all their business on social media.

[@martinkuliza]

More like Christians put everyone's business out there Do you see any occult channels NO but you do see christians going on about it Would there be atheist channels if christians were not going on about atheist's NO THERE WOULDN'T BE Christianity is the problem Bunch of children who don't know when to stop teasing the other kids. they need to grow up

[@Jackazz2ndGen]

Well, it wasn't ever "non-existent" that's for sure but, it's definitely gaining in popularity from where it was around 1930's-40's at least. Nearly everything has in some sense. It's due to the exact thing you stated, social media.

[@xironevarus576]

​@@Jackazz2ndGenor you know. It no longer being illegal

[@rmason5477]

It has become more aggressive to push Satan's way

[@xironevarus576]

@@rmason5477 you mean you can't discriminate against those of other faiths

[@jaymielynn5426]

Before i became a Christian i was searching for something other than Satan to worship, Praise God the path ended at Jesus! But my point is that i was using tik tok then and the amount of withcraft and everything tied into it was just unbelievable! Again praise The Lord our God he led me to him instead of letting me stop there!

[@roscius6204]

Why is it a binary choice? You've set yourself up to fail.

[@debbieforhim7800]

LOVE YOU GUYS!!!! Thank you for exposing the darkness in the world!! Nothing surprises me anymore.

[@oneman2dj]

As a sincere seeker of truth, I have used Hospice on two separate occasions--both very positive BUT I was right on top of it. Both times it was to assist in my loved ones' desire to die with dignity; they did NOT administer anything without my consent and with my oversight. In one instance, when my Mom was near death and relatives wanted me to call 9-1-1 (that my Mom did NOT want) the Hospice nurse intervened and actually assisted me with dealing with my relatives. Moral of the story, Hospice is not all bad (like doctors, hospitals, etc.) but we MUST stay on top of what they are doing because to turn our backs gives them liberties we may not want them to have.

[@karawilliamson106]

Over here hollering YES!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 they are trying to remove any and all power from parents and we have to stop this!!!

[@xironevarus576]

Oh no your kids can pick their beliefs. The atrocity. They should believe what you believe with no proof

[@mountaingirl1753]

​@@xironevarus576 These movements are not encouraging kids to reason and apply logic and analytical skills; they are pushing ideas deliberately designed to alienate kids from their families.

[@meangirlhockey2812]

O the blood of The Passover Lamb Is applied to the Door of my life No power of darkness Could ever withstand The force of The blood sacrifice Though Satan will Bring accusations I let him know Right where I stand For now there Is no condemnation I'm under the Blood of the Lamb

[@ashadowawhisper]

It never went away... but it is definitely growing in number of its adherents in this nation. They'd rather worship nature and baal and try to be their own gods than come to the knowledge of truth and the saving mercy poured out for those who will acknowledge the God of all Creation, make Jesus their king and Messiah in their lives, take hold of said grace by repentance in humility, resist evil, live in obeisance to the God of Avraham, Ya'akov, and Yitz'chak and father and raise up (figuratively) many disciples in the name of Mashiach, Yeshua.

[@jonasmlgaard-asmussen9844]

As an atheist it really bugs me when religious people say that if you don't worship God, you worship something else, be it yourself or nature or whatever. It seems like a projection some religious people make because worship is such an integral part of their lives that they think you have to worship something, like it's embedded in human psychology. I admire some people and I find some causes to be of great importance, but I don't worship anything or anyone and I certainly don't try to be my own god. The idea that everyone worships something and that issues like climate change or evolution are religions is quite frankly wrong and it seems to me that people who say this are not really interested in understanding those who've rejected religion.

[@jonasmlgaard-asmussen9844]

@@dewayneweaver2744 Is that some kind of joke?

[@IsaacNelson54]

It is that hard to say Jesus. You speak English and you’re a Gentile. Gods name is Jesus

[@mariocarrion2022]

It's way easier to worship ABBA Father, He is sooo GOOOOODDDDD!!! Hallelujah praise be to our mighty King YESHUA

[@mariocarrion2022]

​@@IsaacNelson54I mean He spoke Aramaic so....

[@maxxwhales1590]

People are out of their mind this days

[@gusbeth8]

Our local college has a "religon, witchcraft, and sorcery" . I have a 15 yr old, 19 and myself that go to that college and we do have different classes that our instructor is the one that teaches that class on witch craft. It is crazy. We do a lot of praying and my family is not the only believers in there, so we do talk about God and the instructor says he belives. not sure in what kind of God. He is one of those that picks and chooses all the different things to believe. it is hard to see some of the other Christians having a hard time. We are getting closer to Gods glory.

[@denominationsdontsaveonlyj8896]

Rejoice, your redemption draweth nigh, keep Gods commandments and testimony of Jesus and endure to the end.👍🏻

[@LeeEternal-8]

We must ALWAYS REMEMBER,⚠️ "Rebellion IS the SAME as witchraft to God"& "stubbornness is the SAME as Idolitry" 🕊️(1Sam15:23)

[@user-kw1sk2ee1h]

Colossians 3:20 "Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord." Proverbs 1:8-9 "Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. They are a garland to grace your head and a chain to adorn your neck." 1 Peter 5:5 “In the same way, I urge you who are younger: accept the authority of the elders. And everyone, clothe yourselves with humility toward each other. God stands against the proud, but he gives favor to the humble.” and similar verses throughout 👶💗

[@mikkihesson3509]

what are ppl with insane leftist devil worshipers as parents to do?

[@lettus143]

it has been for a long time. i remember in middle school one of my friends doing rituals in her basement, and another was into wicca and would try and cast spells. this was in 2007-2008. all of this was seen as edgy and cool, and now that my generation has grown, they've either gone further into it or they're into more 'new age' practices (which honestly, whats the difference?). i didn't come to the knowledge of the truth until 2021 and i've never again been the same. somewhat of my point was my generation was exposed to this stuff through media at a young age, an it was made to seem cool and 'okay'. many people do these things and don't see why 'manifesting' or whatever else could possibly be seen as bad.

[@Ebondescent]

Agreed. I had friends into witchcraft and some into norse paganism...all because the video games, DND, Harry Potter, etc. made it look cool and romanticized the old pagan religions. Even most fantasy video games...when you know the roots of the magic spells and lore in the game...almost every time it stems from the old pagan religious systems. As kids we are inundated with this stuff from the time we are little til the time we grew up. I was saved around the same time you were and now I can't help but notice this stuff everywhere and how much it permeates our modern culture. Children have been under attack in this nation for a lot longer than most realize. At first its subtle and then they get bolder and bolder until they have brainwashed most of the kids out of Christianity and into paganism. Granted I won't thrust all the blame on our media and movies and games but rather on the hearts of the men and women that created them. The antichrist spirit in our culture has been growing stronger and stronger for a very time now and no wonder we have become so anti Christian as a nation now.

[@kramsdrawde8159]

Only Jesus saves and saves completely...

[@rmason5477]

They will be put in a place/time to choose God or continue Satan's way

[@rmason5477]

@@Ebondescent sadly there were even Christians decieved, saying it's just a movie, etc. Buying the books as they came out. Praying for the children as there subconscious mind has and is being decieved. Satan is running rampant

[@notabot2928]

@@rmason5477i know so called Christians who have harry potter books and watch horror movies and think there’s no problem with it. Clueless

[@savedawretch]

I have been researching crystals and divination for years, without really realizing what it was. The Book of Enoch brought me full circle to Jesus, just 2 weeks ago! The stuff they are doing is real, if they are good enough at it, but most are just damning themselves for no gain. That is why it is extra deplorable, they know not what they do.

[@christinemclatchie]

That’s awesome news!! Our Abba Father is so good!! 🙏❤️🙏

[@Cogic]

I stopped calling myself a Taurus when I found out birthday signs are witchcraft

[@roscius6204]

It's an alignment with some celestial bodies, that repeats and so has a name... You don't have to add mumbo jumbo. You see it like this, because you've already been indoctrinated into believing magic. Ironic hey.

[@christinemclatchie]

@@roscius6204 Jesus said “I AM the Way, the Truth and the Life”. All other roads, including anything New Age, is demonic and will lead to oppression and outer darkness… We have been warned.

[@tuxydonth1]

I grew up with so many people who called themselves witches and wickens it's uncanny. People love "power" and they love worshipping anything other than Jesus. Fantasy is stronger now than ever and it comes in many forms.

[@--..-...-..-.--....]

Like religion?

[@roscius6204]

Funny, what you think about witches, is exactly the same as I see all religious people.

[@catherineblue5607]

Wiccan

[@christinemclatchie]

@@--..-...-..-.--.... We’re not religious, as Jesus himself called then hippocrates… He wants relationship with us, so we are able to know Him who died for our sin. It is so wonderful to be able to speak to your creator ❤️

[@--..-...-..-.--....]

@christinemclatchie Cool. Enjoy your placebo🖖

[@williamjarvis3473]

I've worked with hospice and also been a hospice in home worker and I can tell you 💯 spot on. I always advise them that they need their mind to the end. Sometimes that works sometimes not.

[@MsKimLorraine]

8:18 It also leads children into disobedience towards their parents, which leads children to an early/premature death or a very disruptive adult life.

[@roscius6204]

Remember the good old days when there was more religion and less crime....Remember? When was that? I've looked back through the stats and can't seem to find it 🤔🤔🤔

[@HouseofCastro]

Ha! My husband immediately said “watch your money go poof!” That’s the magic 🤷‍♀️

[@Hephzibahh]

I appreciate everyone on this panel and I liked the way Jessica explained bird flight in a matter of minutes!!! Answers In Genesis is such a wonderful ministries they truly stand on the authority of God's Word and expose the deeds of darkness

[@laurasmetak3198]

Avery, you are an absolute delight to listen to. Everyone at AiG is, but I especially love it when you are sitting at a panel. Your outspoken and sincere nature, your sense of humor, and your way of speaking clearly, succinctly, and bottom-lining an issue makes the topics you are discussing so clear. The way you summed up this session was phenomenal: "Whether we're talking about magic and the occult, or we're talking about an evolutionary worldview, or racism, or Marxism, or killing the elderly, the ONLY answer to every single of of those issues is exactly the same answer. It's the Gospel of Jesus Christ."

[@informationcollectionpost3257]

There are a lot of people in Ohio who are in to the Wica religion because they say that they are not evil but misunderstood. By human terms they are not evil people but by God's standards they are a abomination as they deny God's existance and authority over his creation.

[@caminandoensuverdad]

That has never stopped. And that is why the Word of God gives these advices: Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. (1 Peter 5:8-9 NKJV) Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the [b]wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. (Ephesians 6:11-12 NKJV)

[@martinkuliza]

the word of god ??? THE BIBLE ISN'T THE WORD OF GOD

[@TimothyGraff]

​@martinkuliza so, it is your responsibility to warn people's of the non-benign programs indoctrinating our culture. Throughout your many responses on this subject, you have NOT proven a valid point. I sincerely believe that you are a great part of this diabolical attempt to corrupt others by deceitful and self grandiose, superior thoughts. You have absolutely no shame in stating such false ideas!

[@christinemclatchie]

AMEN!! You can’t fight spiritual battles with the flesh… The Word of God pierces through the darkness and puts the enemy to flight.

[@martinkuliza]

@@christinemclatchie and puts the enemy to flight ??? WHAT IF THE ENEMY CAN'T FLY ? Also... How is the word of god NOT Physical

[@SquirrellyMom]

I LOVE YOU guys and this show. But PLEASE get suppression on your mics so there isn't the echo. It would sound so much better and be easier to listen and understand.

[@inthelightofhisglory9614]

Just making me want to pray even more 🙏🙏🙏

[@martinkuliza]

Does praying MORE... Do something extra ? or does it prove You admit that you are not praying enough . by that logic 1 prayer would not be enough so How much is enough I WONDER, IF ALL CHRISTIANS GOT TOGETHER , COULD YOU ALL ACTUALLY COME TO A UNIVERSALLY AGREED UPON NUMBER WHERE A = Not enough prayer B = Enough Prayer C = Too Much Prayer i wonder if you could Quantify A , B , and C i don't think you can

[@rmason5477]

Never give up talking to God Almighty through His Son Jesus Christ

[@roscius6204]

go ahead. prayer is proven to have no effect on outcomes. In fact it has a very slight negative outcome, as those that pray are less likely to do anything substantive....

[@martinkuliza]

@@rmason5477 why would you pray to god through jesus, why not pray to him directly

[@martinkuliza]

@@roscius6204 this is very true

[@wangmary888]

Witchcraft is an abomination in the eyes of God and believers should resist it forever. But we should preach the salvation of Jesus to the people who do or follow witchcraft; or pray to God to deal with the evil spirits in them. Some of them have been obssessed much but still refuse Jesus. Prayers to God work well to stop their craziness!

[@rev.waynet.oleary7387]

Thank you AIG.

[@lonnierh0dgejr41]

my niece is a witch (wiccan). wiccans are more peaceful and kind than christiains could think of being. at least she's not out beating up gays because she thinks they are wrong for being gay.

[@hadassah8549]

EXCELLENT REPORT!!!! And presented very well!!! And your zeal for ADONAI is AWESOME!!

[@freedomintruth4036]

I'm surprised that Christians aren't currently concerned about magic, if they had any idea what magic is and what it does they'd never celebrate another holiday again.

[@masada2828]

One doesn’t ‘celebrate’ holidays. I lunch with my family on Christmas Day but do not celebrate Saturnalia.

[@DaNinja60]

If they knew the very roots of them, maybe they would change their minds. Even "bobbing for apples" is rooted in death.

[@johnmark6628]

What about all the holidays that aren't about magic?

[@DaNinja60]

@@johnmark6628 You should look up Doc Marquis "America's Occult Holidays" and see the true meanings that people don't know.

[@theeternalsbeliever1779]

@@masada2828 You are splitting hairs. Christmas IS Saturnalia. It's like eating french fries while trying to claim you're not eating potatoes.

[@dianabirchman7540]

It never left and will always be here till Yeshua puts a stop to it. I have several members of the family that don't believe in Yeshua but will practice Witchcraft or White Magic. AI isn't helping.

[@user-ft5qi9jn5l]

Who's Al?

[@codyburt6536]

​@@user-ft5qi9jn5lArtificial Intelligence

[@graysonbr]

Its been like this since the rise of the New Age movement in the mid 60s. Various revivals have held it off at times since then but apostasy simply has been pop culture trend for some time.

[@ari3lz3pp]

BOOM- the 1960s. When socialism and communism was also being pushed in are prestigious universities for the first time or at least that is what it said to be recorded. The 1950s wear a time of pushing public K through 12 onto many middle class families that had previously been homeschooling and or tutoring their children. There are many examples that seem to show even initially there was a dumbing down of youths, masked as the opposite by way of providing unnecessary academics and gradually decreasing proficiency in critical thinking skills, Especially those that are independent and rely and validating sources. It helped to seperate nuclear families, and to edge twords the era of more divorce, more women working, more women valuing their independence as sexual beings and hedonistic consumers above being a mother, a wife, etc. It started even back then. I believe part of the deception is the common illusion that the 1950s were oh-so wholesome and the bees knees. Nothing wrong with those times. Delusion. By the 1960s many families were used to the idea of having one's children raised by strangers 6-8 hours every day. Then that they should be home only sparsely after the toddler years. The Foxtrot Beta Indigo spreading illicit drugs, and allowing spread of by media influencers of the day...that often respected "Eastern" religions, disregarding Christianity as one of the kind, even though it stemmed from the Middle East and Africa. But there is the fruit of the public education system. The blurred lines between Catholicism and Christianity and other definitions. Not uncommon in a shift to totalitarianism. At least we still read Animal Farm at my school in the early 2000s. Many could use that today. But the experiments on the public continued. Some people remained vigilant and fought back. But those that grasp for power on this Earth above virtue often can find it. It's simply that they lose out on what good is eternal the more they choose the prior. So many of the people choosing what is right were stifled. It's also easier to give into temptation than it is to be disciplined. To take responsibility. Even more so with increase of recreational drugs use, even prescription, increase in chemicals such as endochrine disruptors. Which started to snowball in the 1960s. Vinyl/PVC marketed as a futuristic solution even though it was extremely toxic. Eco washing in the 1970s+ pushing synthetics over their healthier natural alternatives under the 'guise of the opposite. But not many people stopped to ask. Not many people were taught to ask. More two parents working on average vs one committed to being at home. To knowing the details of the nitty gritty of the day. Easily pushed back as unecessary annoyances. More gratuitous entertainment and numbing of the critical thought processes. Less practical applications in schools as well. By the 90s it was completely ruled out of most schools. Save for language perhaps. If your school offered one that would be beneficial to you in any specific fashion. Obviously arithmetic and science etc are important but the skills related to these for day to day living were not presented. Sex Ed deceptions were already being taught. Misleading scientific and historical information. Most academics didn't serve students well whether moving into university or trade. Let alone the choices of extra curriculum pushed onto them. Many of the initial processes of public school, when it was for children in poverty to stay out of crime and prepare for factory settings, remains today. Even the GPA is fairly useless. Based on compliance more than regurgitation and more so of that than of actual skills of self reliance nor contribution if advancement. But as my husband recently pointed out; we have people from other countries being given opportunities our people do not. Including most desired careers. So the school systems need more cogs, not more entrepreneurs and leaders. Though statistically entrepreneurs have frequently been home-schooled or have attended private schools, not public. The Rockefellers and other elites that promoted public k-12 for all; wouldn't have dreamt of putting their children into such an institution. These elite groups also paid a good deal of money to rid universities of their holistic science focuses. If you add into this how corrupted the medical field is, how human rights campaigns are often contradictory to the cause they are defined by....it all starts to add up.

[@ShopharTemple]

​@@ari3lz3pplook into Joseph Stalin's useful idiots, and what happened to them after he achieved the power he was aiming for. It is almost exactly what i see happening with the blm riots abs lgb movement. As soon as they get rid of the constitution, these people are going to be the first that they turn on. And if they think the Atlantic slave trade was bad, they have no idea what's coming

[@xironevarus576]

Man I'm just happy I can practice publicly. You know native faiths were illegal till almost the 80s right?

[@graysonbr]

Maybe it was restricted to only the reservations? Just wondering. I have no issues with the practices btw. It's when churches change what Christianity is about. We need to be able to get along in this discussion. Did you know a lot of missionaries did not like Andrew Jackson's policies regarding The Trail of Tears and even protested btw?

[@xironevarus576]

@@graysonbr even in reservations it was extremely limited. If anything resembled divination besides biblical divination it was at best a year jail time In many states

[@smittysmash_adventures6406]

Awesome content, God bless you all for speaking the truth.

[@zerosteel0123]

When I lived in Missouri they actually have a school of witchcraft there. Been there for awhile. I'd imagine it's not the only one.

[@martinkuliza]

OK so... In Missouri There is a school for wiccan's it's been there a while .......................AND ????? See this is the problem with christian's 1. YOUR'E STUPID 2. YOU DON'T ACTUALLY FINISH YOUR POINTS You rely on a person's imagination to fill in the gaps the first thing you need to realize is THERE RELIGION IS OLDER THAN YOUR RELIGION.... They came first so if any religion is going to be the one true religion, there's will be before yours. THAT'S A FACT the difference is.. Your religion is Monotheistic there's is Poly theistic but do you have a point or what ?

[@mht5875]

I believe it, isn’t there a lot of witchcraft in remote parts of the Ozarks?

[@zerosteel0123]

@@mht5875 yes a lot. No coincidence there are a lot of churches in the area as well, I think.

[@roscius6204]

And what has been the outcome?

[@katgouma8727]

be very careful when it comes to witchcraft and Christianity what you say...I have read the history of witch persecution and I have been very sad and angry. it is horrible to read how the church treats people and gave permission for pure abuse in horrible way. People are still being persecuted and murdered for witchcraft in various countries. By far almost all are innocent but have to fear for their lives😢 and all in the name of God😢

[@christinemclatchie]

That’s the catholic institution you’re thinking of…they did lots of shocking things, and still do. Except now it’s behind closed doors.

[@gmansard641]

What's next? Alchemy and Ptolemaic astronomy?

[@Openreality]

Newsflash, this never left, the world has gotten so corrupt and morally bankrupt that it's more of a commonplace to see this. As true believers, there are many reasons as to why we have a Bible and the understanding of prayer. Both need to be used regularly along with worshipping both at open fellowship gatherings and privately. As believers, we are also the body of Christ, which makes us the church as well. Christianity should be applied being just a building.

[@markburnett4291]

Hi guys guys, just a little insight about hospice, I am a hospice nurse for over 5 years, that is very unfortunate that people are abusing their privileges obtaining and administering narcotic medications, however let’s not forget there are some situations that patient is suffering and those medications are integral. As far as the billing, hospice does not get paid after 6 months, that is correct, however there are situations that patients pass away earlier then 6 months period and those resources are allocated to those who live past 6 months and still qualify for hospice care I hope that helps to celerity the picture. I think it’s not fair to describe end of life care based on some articles and using Gods holy name to further your argument. Peace, God bless 🤗

[@oldman4827]

Tarot cards, witchcraft books etc is for sale in mainstreet bookstores.

[@scripturalmotivation]

Come Lord Jesus, come...

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Nasty...

[@Fern_Thaddeus]

“Maranatha” ❤🎉

[@thereisnopandemic]

Occult= charismatic. I grew up in the the Pentecostal movement in a Spanish denomination called “M.I. Pentecostal” lots of unbiblical teaching which contradict and twist Gods holy scripture

[@nanaakuafrimpong4807]

I pray the Lord see as through. God bless you for the update

[@enricoabrahams5061]

very interesting point about 27 minutes in regarding assumptions being put into computer models, because right now similar computer models are being used to inform climate policy

[@robertbales7430]

Thank you for making this video

[@bmhhhamill]

Yes

[@ghostjager8190]

The problem i see is a lot of Christians dont understand the need to pick up the proverbial sword and if needed the actual sword to protect the good, the true and the beautiful.

[@dooglitas]

A lot of Christians don't understand that because it is not what we are commanded in scripture.

[@ghostjager8190]

@@dooglitas there are numerous passages about fighting and the need to make it quick to achieve peace and to stop evil...

[@raysearch-iu3fr]

True. The Church once had an Inquisition. Officers of the Church determined if someone was practicing and preaching heresy... and then, if found guilty, the SECULAR authorities imprisoned or executed them to protect Christian society. Had this practice not ended 400 years ago, we wouldn't have rampant witchcraft today.

[@dooglitas]

@@ghostjager8190 "Passages about fighting" is a vague statement. The Bible records many instances of people fighting. That does not mean that God commands Christians to fight. We are, instead, COMMANDED to love our enemies and to forgive 70 times 7 times those who offend us. We are commanded to preach the gospel, not take up arms. We are told that the weapons of our warfare are spiritual, not physical. We are told by Paul that our fight "is not against flesh and blood, but "against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms."

[@kajones93]

🤡

[@williamreeve5376]

Proverbs 26:2 “As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come.” Don't give the wicked an open door with immoral heart postures and words and you will abide and remain safe.

[@Rara-pr9wg]

Greater is He that is in me than He that is in the world... No need to fear

[@rebeccatexaschick7621]

I'm kind of surprised that we're just now talking about this. A huge uprising of even Christians believing new age nonsense and practicing occultic things without even knowing what that they're sinning against the savior they claim to love started like over a decade ago. Think about it. How many self proclaimed Christians do you know also practice yoga, meditation, sound bowls, crystals, burning Sage and so on?

[@andrewcall69]

I live in wales. Uk. Never heard of the witchcraft thing. That’s new to me. The things your reporting about children is really bad. I’m gobsmacked

[@charleshenderson1174]

Thanks beautiful.

[@oldfartsgaming3480]

The people in darkness will see a great light. 🌃

[@DRayL_]

I purchased a great light a few weeks ago. It's really bright.

[@barbarakeats880]

While listening to this show, I just fell into worshipping Jehovah. I am in awe of God's creativity.

[@costealucia5357]

You're in a sect, follow the most close church to christianity, which is orthodoxy.

[@IGuessItsSketchyT]

YHWH is his true name

[@samuelrodriguez9199]

Jesus is returning soon! It will get worse before it gets better but we know the end of the story. Nothing to worry about if you are a believer in Christ.

[@fohrum4757]

There have been 52 end time predictions since the year 500. ALL 52 have been wrong. You sure he's returning soon? 😂

[@ihave31subsibers]

Keep going don't come back

[@martinkuliza]

actually there is nothing to worry about for anybody

[@billybobwombat2231]

Haven't people being say this for 2000 odd years ...any minute now

[@martinkuliza]

@@billybobwombat2231 Yes they have but THIS TIME... it's REALLY gonna happen LOL

[@grumpyvet7670]

Anyone advocating for child sex work belongs in prison!

[@user-ft5qi9jn5l]

Then who would run the churches?

[@grumpyvet7670]

@@user-ft5qi9jn5l You mean Catholic churches! They would hopefully close.

[@debrasaari7289]

Amen we need now truth.

[@Scout-bt3mo]

As a culture, we already celebrate pagan holidays like Halloween, Christmas, Valentine's, etc. This is another step away from God toward paganism.

[@marcuscrouch8887]

This world is becoming more and more disgusting the closer we get to Christs return...

[@marcuscrouch8887]

@@razark9 oh humans have had their moments throughout history, but we are regressing into a society of perversion and no morality.

[@roscius6204]

Statistically not though, so you need to account for how you feel in another way. You're getting older, cumulatively you've seen more and more of what ever it is you're viewing maybe.

[@marcuscrouch8887]

@@roscius6204 no.... the world is becoming more and more evil.

[@roscius6204]

@@marcuscrouch8887 That's simply an assertion though. It tells me nothing of why you believe it. Seems to me, more likely it's your subjective reality. You belong to a group that is disappearing and struggling to find relevance in a modern educated world. If you take a look at where conflict and hardship are most prevalent in the world you'll almost always find they are overtly religious. Secular societies have by and large, less crime, and a higher standard of living. In my opinion, the religious right is responsible for America's poor standard of living in comparison to most other Western Democracies. Religion has always been a bad deal for the poor.

[@marcuscrouch8887]

@@roscius6204 I'm not American or political.. Shows how little you know really..

[@louisaisthankful4603]

Christians should be watchful, prayerful, and do the things Jesus did!

[@user-ft5qi9jn5l]

Like die on a cross?

[@calebpepper3834]

@@user-ft5qi9jn5l not what he meant by it,but Martyrdom is a part of Christianity I E the. Christians who were persecuted by Rome and burned on crosses as according to Tactius. Oddly enough Many today such as yourself don’t understand the concept of Agape Love. I will explain greater love have no man than to lay down his life for a friend and or foe. If you can’t understand that then I don’t know what to tell you.

[@louisaisthankful4603]

@@user-ft5qi9jn5l Heal the sick, cast out demons, and raise the dead. And of course preach the Gospel. Have you been born again? Jesus died on the cross to take your sin away. He was raised from the dead, and ascended to Heaven, and then Holy Spirit was sent to empower us to do the things Jesus did - heal the sick, cast out demons, and raise the dead. Would you like to be born again and filled with Holy Spirit?

[@newcreationinchrist1423]

Gods power is greater than the devils power so no. Not concerned. I'm concerned for the people who are deceived by it but it's irrelevant to my relationship with God. God bless, AIG 🙂🙏✝️

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Come on.... Jesus was a magician and because of that people thought he was the son of god .. turn water into wine? Healing the sick? Died and rose again? He obviously was pulling a Tom Sawyer and people fell for it

[@316bonnie1]

Sadly FASCINATING Truths

[@jerryloufretz1797]

This scares me on behalf of my great-granddaughter. What world is she inheriting.?

[@Loesters]

Let people be.

[@beefsupreme4671]

When the world gets you down, I have to remind myself that Jesus is in control. His will will be done.

[@nuke_man_ai]

And that way of thinking, is the reason people dont do crap, about any world problems. They think prayer will solve, hunger, war and things like that. And thats exactly, what religion wants.

[@kimberlysharpe5184]

Its always been here people just dont belive in it. Also the devil knew that he had to wait for a generation who would accept it. These kids now will agree to anything. People need to wake up and realize what is going on in the world.

[@smilesmcgeek]

I believe this new idea that we speak things into existence taught by many churches is a way to temp people to believe they can perform "magic". Just call it "creating things with our words" and say God made us that way is a very dark doctrine that many, many, many Christians embrace. God does create with His words, so if we try to say we can do that too we are making ourselves equal to God. I find it offensive for Christians to adopt this teaching.

[@curlieeloks3032]

Handling the issue of racism biblically is quite simple . Just dont do it . Ask God to clean your heart and repent of prejudice and don’t do it . Treat others as you would want to be treated and love one another . Not hard at all regarding researching the solution

[@davewhool3091]

Turning the other cheek sometimes does not work. It's not that easy you let your guard down especially today & it cost you or be could be all over. That is what they want!!

[@curlieeloks3032]

@@davewhool3091 what are you even talking about

[@just_a_strange_traveler]

⁠​⁠@@davewhool3091I’m not sure what your motivation is for saying that but things are never over for children of the Most High, washed in the blood of Jesus Christ, indwelled by the Holy Spirit. Jesus defeated sin, death, and hell once and for all, and has shared His victory with all who repent and trust in Him If you haven’t already, please know that time is running out. The chaos of these times will only continue on its down spiral. All the war, disease, famine, poverty, natural disasters, strife, the Bible has prophesied it all. Jesus will return to gather His people up, and the wicked will receive their due judgement. Hell is very real, and there’s something worse awaiting the unrepentant. Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way, for his wrath is quickly kindled. Blessed are all who take refuge in him. (Psalms 2:12)

[@smokeysmith1282]

@@curlieeloks3032What about that viewpoint isn’t making sense? As Christ followers, we’re to love as Christ loves all peoples. So humbling ourselves before all peoples.

[@curlieeloks3032]

@@smokeysmith1282 what about WHOSE viewpoint ? What are you referencing tho

[@ericerian1811]

This morning before I started jogging I saw scores of doves on the cables, and 2 others on the roof. Those 2 birds seemd like this : They both 're the Seniors and didn't want to interrupt the Scores. As if they know they will have no place to land atau no land to place elsewhere in the community. Like Israel and Palestine, they know exactly what to do with their 'power of knowledge'.

[@ericerian1811]

God, i' is so adorable to find the Two just sit and watch me while I was doing a brief exercise before eating miles and miles for 39 min. But,

[@ericerian1811]

the first thing I know, is to do breathe. I have no intention at all other than running and going back home on foot, make myself a breakfast and eat it and etc. I still remember the day, 2 days ago, I had experience of having wings while I'm dreaming, err, while I'm sitting and imagining what would the world become aftEr ... (when the children cry lyrics) What have we become? just look what we have done, all that we destroyed, you, we, must build again. No need to ask who or What, but there's something, a missing part that you should answEr.

[@ericerian1811]

I worship You... reallg. Just now.

[@luciparadise6781]

Its more like THEY should be concerned. Its rather warm in their section of the afterlife. Time for them to get right with Yeshua by repenting. ✝️🙏❤️🙌

[@monicaLynn7]

Satan is out in the open now! Keep Jesus close to your heart and life 🙏

[@akcalo]

Walk into any bookstore and store and even video games are promoting witchcraft and occult. It's even an aesthetic now "witchcore". It's so mainstream now especially with youth. They're so lost now.

[@Terminal-Vet]

These people are so naive to what dangerous things they are playing with.

[@corrinneloudon525]

What happened to the law of entropy? Nothing gets more complex by itself...

[@rockkstah2550]

If your a lukewarm playing church kinda Christian, then you should be worried cause they will defeat you very easy.

[@AstrosReaction]

Punctuation is good-especially while speaking. Please use more commas, periods etc. You have interesting content that I would like to hear but cannot understand the Gilmore girls.

[@leanncleveland3777]

Its always been here just getting more bold

[@Strawberry_gal]

It never left or slowed down.

[@ronrobertson9230]

The opposite of LOVE @@@@@SELF@@@@@

[@JFDSmit-rm6tw]

Science has conclusively proven, that the dimensions of the bumblebee means that it is unable to fly. The bumblebee, not knowing science, happily keeps on flying everywhere.

[@DRayL_]

From a search: "a 2005 study in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on the flight of the bumblebee after gathering data using high-speed photography of actual flying bees and force sensors on a larger-than-life robotic bee wing flapping around in mineral oil. He says the big misconception about insect flight and perhaps what tripped up Magnan is the belief that bumblebees flap their wings up and down. "Actually, with rare exceptions, they flap their wings back and forth," Magnan said. The fluid dynamics behind bumblebees' flight are different from those that allow a plane to fly. An airplane's wing forces air down, which in turn pushes the wing (and the plane it's attached to) upward. For bugs, it isn't so simple. The wing sweeping is a bit like a partial spin of a "somewhat crappy" helicopter propeller, Dickinson said, but the angle to the wing also creates vortices in the airlike small hurricanes. The eyes of those mini-hurricanes have lower pressure than the surrounding air, so, keeping those eddies of air above its wings helps the bee stay aloft." The More You Know.......

[@JFDSmit-rm6tw]

@@DRayL_ I am aware of that. I play on the part of the multiple forms of flight that would have had to evolve if evolution was actually science and not simply naturalistic religion.

[@DRayL_]

@@JFDSmit-rm6tw Evolution is actual science. It has achieved the title of Theory.

[@JFDSmit-rm6tw]

@@DRayL_ where are the peer reviewed lab tests, done and passed in an environment set up with the intent to let the test fail.

[@DRayL_]

@@JFDSmit-rm6tw You'd have to ask working evolutionary biologists that question. I'm not one.

[@teacheraudrey1233]

This is crazy....and 18 year olds aren't smart enough to make decision for student loans but 4 year olds can make decisions about beliefs....crazy. may we stand on Truth and remember to pray for these souls....both the wicked and the ones being targeted.

[@rmason5477]

AMEN

[@roscius6204]

You can't see the irony of indoctrination?

[@DaNinja60]

Should we be concerned? No. The wheat is being separated from the chaff.

[@user-ewhite]

I was expecting for someone to mention Harry Potter because the witchcraft class is from the UK, but it wasn't brought up.

[@clintpospichal6498]

1"Timothy chapter 2

[@simongreen918]

I remember reading that J. K. Rowling was one of, if not the first person to graduate this Degree Course here! Would need verifying though.

[@aclark903]

She went to #Exeter, yes, but she did #French...

[@madddog7]

yes .. try to verify something like this *_before_* flapping your lips

[@kevinkelly2162]

And how would you do that? Throw her in the river and if she doesn't drown she is a witch?@@madddog7

[@mintoo2cool]

you smokin bro ?

[@kellyanne7225]

@@madddog7Someone is triggered. Calm down.

[@EdKidgell]

There are many ways to lose, but only one way to win.

[@martinkuliza]

To Win What ?? Usually there are many ways to win anything

[@UnpackingtheWorld]

It’s not strange … Indian university … Banarus Hindu University( BHU) offers degree on Bhooth Vidhya ( ghost science) …. It started in 2020

[@tanglediver]

Birds of a feather flock together. Maybe they never heard that one.

[@heatherpage1445]

We know what to do, right? We pray for them, pray that they are lead to Jesus. So any concern should be turned into prayer.

[@roscius6204]

Cool, just pray, and like most prayers it will just happen 😂😂😂

[@j.jcevering5117]

Universities started out way back when as biblical education.

[@franciscajauregui6022]

God is almighty and powerful what more do I need.

[@nevillewaite7308]

Hi to everyone, love the work you do, Romans 16:19 tells us to be wise unto that which is good and simple concerning evil so not studying about witchcraft is the instruction.

[@martinkuliza]

Although ROMANS is part of the bible THE BIBLE........ IS NOT GOD'S WORD therefore, why are you citing it ?

[@tombillard5264]

It never left

[@hanichay1163]

It’s a breaking of the 5th commandment.