Black magic, also known as dark magic, is a form of supernatural manipulation that involves the use of negative energies and spells to harm or manipulate others. It is fundamentally different from white magic, which is practiced with positive intentions and focuses on healing and bringing about good fortune. Black magic has been practiced for centuries by various cultures and is deeply rooted in folklore and mythology. It is believed that practitioners of black magic harness dark forces and entities to achieve their goals, often with malicious intent. The spells and rituals used in black magic are believed to invoke malevolent spirits, demons, or supernatural entities to carry out the desired outcome. While black magic is widely regarded as immoral and unethical, it continues to be practiced in some cultures and communities around the world.
Is Christmas a Pagan Holiday?
Was Jesus born on December 25? Or was that date really a borrowed pagan holiday?
I have heard that Jesus wasn’t really born in December and that he wasn’t born on Christmas because Christmas is actually a pagan holiday. Is it true that Christians today worship a Pagan holiday thinking they are worshiping the actual birthday of Jesus Christ?
—E., US
Thank you for contacting Answers in Genesis. This is a common but good question—especially around this time of year—and the answer is much deeper than most realize. Up front, the Bible simply doesn’t give us the date of Christ’s entrance into the world, so any estimates would only be inferences. But first, let’s discuss this pagan holiday.
This celebration was the pagan holiday Saturnalia,1 which was the Roman festival for their god Saturn.2 It ran from about December 17–23. Saturn is the Roman god analogous to the Greek god “Cronus” or “Kronos.”
While black magic is widely regarded as immoral and unethical, it continues to be practiced in some cultures and communities around the world. The motives for practicing black magic vary, ranging from personal gain and revenge to power and control over others. Some practitioners claim to use black magic for protection or self-defense, believing that they can ward off evil spirits or curses through the use of these spells and rituals.
Saturn/Cronus Goes Back to a Bible Person
The land of Greece was inhabited by the descendants of Noah’s grandson Javan. In fact, the Hebrew name for Greece is still Javan. Javan had four sons:
- Elishah
- Tarshish
- Kittim (Cethimus)
- Rodanim (Dodanim)
In Greece and the surrounding area, these names are still a reflection on the landscape. Many of Javan’s sons’ names and variants have cities, islands, and other geographical features named for them. Paul, the biblical author of two-thirds of the New Testament came from “Tarsus,” a variant of Tarshish. There were also the Taurus mountains in Turkey, and the Tanais is the old name for the Don River flowing into the Black Sea.
Eliseans was the old name of the ancient Greek tribe now called the Aeolians. Cethimus inhabited the island Cethima, from which the name of the island Cyprus was derived. (Josephus, a Jewish historian about 2,000 years ago, elaborated on these relationships in more detail.)
Many of the characters of Greek mythology are based on real historical figures who were raised up to godlike status. One example here is “Hellen,” the alleged mythological patriarch and god of the Aeolians (or Elisians). Hellen ( Ἕλλην ) is likely a variant of Elishah.3 Even in other cultures, ancestors were often deified; for example, in Germanic and Norse mythologies there is Tiras (Tyras, Tiwaz, Tyr), who was the king of the gods and also happens to be one of Noah’s grandsons ( Genesis 10:2 ).
This pagan festival was likely born as a result of a suppressed view of a biblical character.
So it makes sense that Cronus/Kronos ( Κρόνος ), a variant of Cethimas/Kittem, could have been raised up to godlike status. Considering that Noah and his early descendants were living such long lives, it should be obvious why many of these ancestors were raised up to be “ god -like.”
Not only did they live long lives, but they were obviously the oldest people around and would seem to be the people (gods, demigods) that started civilization. Noah would have been roughly 500 years older than anyone else and his sons approximately 100 years older. We know this was because of the Flood, but the true message would quickly be changed to fit the pagan ideas. Thus, it is interesting that this pagan festival was likely born as a result of a suppressed view of a biblical character.
One of the most common forms of black magic is curses or hexes, which are intended to bring misfortune or harm to a particular individual or group. These curses are thought to have a lasting impact on the targeted person's life, affecting their health, relationships, and overall well-being. In some cases, black magic practitioners may also engage in rituals involving animal sacrifice or other forms of blood rituals to enhance the potency of their spells. Despite its negative connotations, black magic continues to intrigue and fascinate many people. It has been widely represented in various forms of literature, films, and popular culture, often depicting the dark and mysterious aspects of supernatural manipulation. However, it is important to remember that black magic is not to be taken lightly, as it can have serious consequences for both the practitioner and the targeted individuals. In conclusion, black magic is a form of supernatural manipulation that involves the use of negative energies and spells to harm or control others. While it is widely regarded as immoral and unethical, it continues to be practiced in some cultures. It is important to approach black magic with caution and respect, as it can have serious consequences for all parties involved..
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