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On February 2nd, an ancient pagan holiday known as Groundhog Day is celebrated in several countries, most notably in the United States and Canada. This holiday has its origins in ancient European traditions and is linked to the agricultural calendar and weather prediction. Groundhog Day is based on the belief that if a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day and sees its shadow, it will retreat back into its burrow, indicating that winter will continue for six more weeks. On the other hand, if the groundhog does not see its shadow, it is believed that spring will arrive early. This peculiar tradition is primarily associated with Punxsutawney, a small town in Pennsylvania, where the largest Groundhog Day celebration takes place. Every February 2nd, crowds gather to watch Punxsutawney Phil, the official groundhog, emerge from his burrow in Gobbler's Knob.

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In anamistic societies as well as amongst the New Agers Stateside, it is universally acknowledged that some people have the gift of seeing hearing experiencing spiritual enteties, while others don t. If the spirit sent to torment Saul was an evil spirit and I have interpreted it as a demeanour disposition till now then it would have had an intimate knowledge of Saul from observation.

Every February 2nd, crowds gather to watch Punxsutawney Phil, the official groundhog, emerge from his burrow in Gobbler's Knob. The event is widely televised, and people around the world eagerly await Phil's prognostication. In addition to the festivities in Punxsutawney, other cities and towns across North America also celebrate Groundhog Day in their unique ways.

1 Samuel 28 - the Witch of Endor- deceitful or successful?

Although I am now in Corinthians, the family Bible studies are a couple of weeks behind me and the kids were studying the Witch of Endor text the same week as Halloween. As I read the the yet again, I realised that Saul saw nothing and did not speak to Samuel. The witch was the voice of Samuel and she gave a verbal description of Samuel. Does this not requires us to have the witch "channeling" Samuel? This I think goes too far and I cannot see it being the real Samuel.

If the spirit sent to torment Saul was an evil spirit (and I have interpreted it as a demeanour/disposition till now)then it would have had an intimate knowledge of Saul from observation. Part of it's taunt was no doubt the loss of the kingdom - that taunt now continues through the Witch of Endor.

Jesus refused to accept testimony from demons and Paul cast out a demon that was effectively acting as his herald. I just cannot see the Witch of Endor as a legitimate way for God to speak. Not that I am saying He could not overrule but it just does not seem consistent - do you agree?

Leslie

Puritan Board Junior

I think the problem that most Western folks have with this passage is their underlying naturalistic, anti-supernatural world views. We just don't see successful channeling in the West, so we think it does not exist. In anamistic societies as well as amongst the New Agers Stateside, it is universally acknowledged that some people have the "gift" of seeing/hearing/experiencing spiritual enteties, while others don't. In the West the majority of people are deaf and blind to these things. In other cultures it is not that way. It also varies with geography, as if there is a cloud hovering over Western society, perhaps because of a Godly history.

When I was in Thailand for a year and socialized with some Australians, a couple of us saw and heard spiritual realities while we were there, but this ceased when we returned to the States/Australia. It happened again on our returns to Bangkok. Other Westerners were as deaf and blind in Bangkok as what they were in the West. So Saul was deaf and blind, as were the guys with him. They were in the majority. The witch was "gifted", whatever that means.

There are other examples in scripture where long-dead people were seen and talked to. That isn't a problem. For me the problem comes in an evil person (the witch) conveying a godly message to Saul. The godly and the demonic seem to be all mixed up in the story. In most of the scriptural history the good and bad are obviously divided. It's black and white. This story as well as the one of the prohet who lied to another are examples of its not always being that way in real life. There is a book, The Beautiful Side of Evil, with the same theme, of "good" things happening as a result of demonic influence. The consequences, however, are evil, namely spiritual entrapment, selling one's soul for a mess of porridge.

I think the problem that most Western folks have with this passage is their underlying naturalistic, anti-supernatural world views. We just don't see successful channeling in the West, so we think it does not exist. In anamistic societies as well as amongst the New Agers Stateside, it is universally acknowledged that some people have the "gift" of seeing/hearing/experiencing spiritual enteties, while others don't. In the West the majority of people are deaf and blind to these things. In other cultures it is not that way. It also varies with geography, as if there is a cloud hovering over Western society, perhaps because of a Godly history.

Some organize parades, while others hold groundhog-themed events and activities. It has become a day of fun and anticipation, with people hoping for an early spring or relishing in the prospect of a few more weeks of winter. Although Groundhog Day is often associated with the comical movie starring Bill Murray, the holiday itself predates the modern film. Its roots can be traced back to ancient European customs such as Candlemas, a Christian holiday that falls on the same date. Candlemas marks the end of the Christmas season and the purification of the Virgin Mary. The belief in the groundhog's weather-predicting abilities appears to have been merged with Candlemas traditions over time, creating the modern celebration. Despite its pagan origins and associated folklore, Groundhog Day has become a lighthearted and festive occasion. It serves as a cultural touchstone, symbolizing the transition from winter to spring and embodying hope for warmer days ahead. Whether one believes in the groundhog's weather forecasts or not, Groundhog Day continues to capture the imagination of people and provides a welcome break from the winter doldrums..

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