Do you believe in witches?

Do you believe in witches?

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Do any Christians here believe in witches (like the Witch at Endor in the bible) that can conjure up spirits and the like?

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Originally posted by vivify
Do any Christians here believe in witches (like Witch at Endor in the bible) that can conjure up spirits and the like?
Do you mean, like a broom-riding, pointed-hat, Margaret Hamilton kind of witch, or just someone who is a Wiccan?

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Originally posted by vivify
(like the Witch at Endor in the bible) that can conjure up spirits and the like

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Originally posted by vivify
(like the Witch at Endor in the bible) that can conjure up spirits and the like
So, 1 Samuel 28?

So, what do you think? Was this just another "allegorical" part of the Bible?

It reads like an actual encounter, why not assume it was?

Oh yeah, that whole "no evidence" thing you guys use to validate a closed mind.

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Originally posted by Suzianne
So, 1 Samuel 28?

So, what do you think? Was this just another "allegorical" part of the Bible?

It reads like an actual encounter, why not assume it was?

Oh yeah, that whole "no evidence" thing you guys use to validate a closed mind.
There is 'no evidence' that the Earth is flat. Is my closed mind validated by a steadfast belief that we reside on a globe? Or does an open mind require 'evidence' on which to base a belief?

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Originally posted by Suzianne
So, 1 Samuel 28?

So, what do you think? Was this just another "allegorical" part of the Bible?

It reads like an actual encounter, why not assume it was?

Oh yeah, that whole "no evidence" thing you guys use to validate a closed mind.
Can I take it that you believe the Minotaur was an actual creature? It's not like you would ever let the whole "no evidence" thing get in your way.

"If you open your mind too much, your brain will fall out"

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Originally posted by vivify
Do any Christians here believe in witches (like the Witch at Endor in the bible) that can conjure up spirits and the like?
Yes, there is one running for president.😀

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Originally posted by vivify
Do any Christians here believe in witches (like the Witch at Endor in the bible) that can conjure up spirits and the like?
Yes, back in the 70's I personally knew a warlock who had many witch friends. He knew nothing about football but could tell you if a team would win. He was usually correct.

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Originally posted by vivify
Do any Christians here believe in witches (like the Witch at Endor in the bible) that can conjure up spirits and the like?
As far as spells, etc., all they are able to do is summon a devil spirit who fools the witch, spiritualist, etc. into thinking it is magic.

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Originally posted by checkbaiter
Yes, back in the 70's I personally knew a warlock who had many witch friends. He knew nothing about football but could tell you if a team would win. He was usually correct.
Morecambe & Wise
Eric: There were male witches dancing naked around the fire.
Ernie: Warlocks!
Eric: No it's true I tell you!
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Originally posted by wolfgang59
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Eric: There were male witches dancing naked around the fire.
Ernie: Warlocks!
Eric: No it's true I tell you!
😀
Laugh all you want my friend, but your words will come back and bite you one day.. 🙁

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Originally posted by checkbaiter
As far as spells, etc., all they are able to do is summon a devil spirit who fools the witch, spiritualist, etc. into thinking it is magic.
If they are able to summon a demon, aren't the witches already using magic?

Also, in the bible, a switch summoned Samuel, a prophet of God. So summoning demons, according to Christian theology, isn't all witches can do.

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Witches are a Christian invention, part of their pogrom to wipe out the native religions.

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Originally posted by Suzianne
So, 1 Samuel 28?

So, what do you think? Was this just another "allegorical" part of the Bible?

It reads like an actual encounter, why not assume it was?

Oh yeah, that whole "no evidence" thing you guys use to validate a closed mind.
So yes or no: do you believe that witches exist today? You said you believe that one specific encounter in the bible was real, but that's too vague of an answer.

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Originally posted by vivify
If they are able to summon a demon, aren't the witches already using magic?

Also, in the bible, a switch summoned Samuel, a prophet of God. So summoning demons, according to Christian theology, isn't all witches can do.
If they are able to summon a demon, aren't the witches already using magic?

No, there is no such thing as magic. They are not aware that they are summoning a demon.

Also, in the bible, a switch summoned Samuel, a prophet of God. So summoning demons, according to Christian theology, isn't all witches can do.

I believe a demon was speaking through this witch ( a familiar spirit) that can impersonate loved ones. Some times they even speak the truth or at least some truth, to become more formidable or believable in the minds of people,