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Greetings,
The question whether Magic(k) is OK or used in Other Religious Practices, is in my opinion, a valid question.
Almost every Religion of the World, including, Christianity contains some evidence of Magic(k) and its usage. Consider that in Judaism which is the Foundation of Christianity, as is the Old Testament to the New Testament, that when the Isralites were taken captive into Babylon it is stated that there were four Israelites among the captives that were wiser than all the Magicians and Astrologers of the Chaldeans.
These four Hebrews were Shadrack, Mescheck and Abednego, the Prophet Daniel was placed over much of the Babylonian Kingdom since it is stated of him that he had a greater understanding of all the Magicians, Priests and Astrologers in Babylon. It is claimed that he had understanding of All Dark Sentences. This to me indicates that he understood Hidden (Dark) sayings that were Magickal and Allegorical as well.
If you want to take one word Magickal and describe it, the description could include Mystical, or "Mystery." The Roman Catholic Church which is claimed to be the oldest Church following the ways of the Christian Teachings found in the Holy Bible, perform a Rite called Mass. In Mass they perform a Mystery or, it could be described as a Magickal Rite of Turning the Wine and Bread to the Literal Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. This Mystery is done using Ceremony or Rites passed down through centuries. The Rite itself is called Transubstantiation - which is considered one of the Most Holy and Sacred Rites of Catholics today.
These are just a couple of instnaces of the use of Magick, or Mystery of the Religions of Judaism and Christianity.
Respectfully,
Helel (Joseph)
P.S. This is not meant as a message of conversion, or as prosylitizing, I felt I could give a reasonable explanation to a Younger Members Qualified and Sincere Question.
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Aude est Facere - To Dare Is To Do
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Animalia Religions Nov 25 2006, 07:26 PM
Nov 25 2006, 07:26 PM
