Where does someone like me, with psychic ability, fit into Christianity? Do you

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   shamsAlAriyafposted 11 years ago

   Almost all the answers here are bizarre!   You are not evil, but you're weird and wrong.  There is no such thing as psychic powers.  You are just delusional. No one has questioned this presumed ability? No, you can't talk to the dead, friend.  It just doesn't happen, except in Hollywood movies. You have not received any honest and intelligent opinion thus far. It's not whether you're evil, it's just you're a little sick, so are many of the posters here.

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      Twinss-rposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Some people are born with gifts originated from previous lives.
      You should question things a bit more and not be so close minded to everything. Do your own research and don't put a blindfold in your face, saying that everything's a lie and the like..

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      shamsAlAriyafposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I'm not close-minded, but I see that most (if not all) the responses here are as weird as the original poster's. Everyone buying into this psychic non-sense without even giving any possibility to it being irrational and delusional.

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      cathylynn99posted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I suggested she use her imagination to write novels instead of misleading people. my answer was blocked due to bad feed back.

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      Larry Wallposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      After seeing this question posted for weeks, it finally came to me, not in a vision, but just a thought. If the person really believes  he has physic abilities, they they should be able to answer their own question without any input from others.

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      YohannaGraceposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I would probably say the same thing if I were you. One day you will see because you will have an experience or encounter that you can't explain away.

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      Ozonenrhiaposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Jesus rose people from the dead yes? Why is talking to them so strange? I have helped many many people on my path. You are free to talk to them.

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      Lindsey Noblesposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      most people believe what they are told to believe.  Rainbows have ears = fact. There, now you can tell people you read that rainbows have ears too.

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      Pastor Wolfeposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Lindsey Nobles, lol that was too funny!!

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   Get Thin for Goodposted 11 years ago

   No, of course you are not evil. But you cannot mix witchcraft and Christianity together and expect good things. Leave the Tarot cards and draw closer to the Lord. It is He who has given you a gift but He can't use it fully inside you until you stop mixing His word and His will with the occult.
   
   The more time you spend in His presence, the more He will be able to use you for His purposes, and the more fulfilled you will be as a result.

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   suzettenaplesposted 11 years ago

   No, I don't think you are evil at all.  You have a different and unique perspective on life and death.  How do you fit into Christianity?  That, I don't know and can't answer.  By helping people with your God given talents I would say Christianity should welcome you.

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   Twinss-rposted 11 years ago

   Hm... It troubles me a lot that you claim having such an ability, yet you're so badly influenced by this truly bothersome religion. (by the way, I'm new here, so please excuse my anonymity, I hadn't yet had time to edit my profile information)
   
   Based on what history has shown us, the true, obsessed, 100% christians despise the occult. There have been witch hunts and the like, and seeing how psychic you are in this lifetime, you were probably a witch in your previous lifetime (being a witch is not bad; it has nothing to do with what movies, holywood, and other extremely wrong sources are telling us).
   
   Anyway... Christianity is anything but an original religion... Each tiny bit of its concepts are stolen from Pagan Religions that preceded christianity for a good amount of centuries and millenniums. Even the numbers in the christian "books" (bible and the like) are based upon spirituality, on which, the Pagan religions supported their beliefs... but of course, everything is distorted.
   
   As a human being to another, and not as a brain washed religious being, I am telling you to embrace your ability but NOT tell others about it... Only when you really believe you can help someone who's in great need, otherwise it will be really dangerous for you... Once more, based on what history has shown us... The *unique* elite of people are not accepted in this world. They are either hunt down and crucified, burnt alive, or, with the most "modern" ways, they are taken as an experiment by organizations.....
   
   Anyway. I suggest you to study a site, for the whole christianity scum (unless you're afraid of spreading your wings) and I'm quite confident that you *will* find answers about your psychic abilities as well... The site: www.exposingchristianity.com
   Good luck.
   
   Note: I'm sorry, I forgot to add something, seeing other people's responses as well... You need to understand (and everyone needs to understand that actually) that no one truly "defines" your fate. No one can tell you what you can and can't do, just like no one can tell you what your purpose is in life.
   I see people here are telling you to "pray to god and he'll tell you what to do" or "do god's work" and the like... Things are not like that. If you believe that we have our own free will, then you should know better than that...
   Don't let anyone limit or restrain you.

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   Glosheiposted 11 years ago

   Hi Marie,
   You have a wonderful gift one that was given to you whether from God or inherited, please make the most of it which i am sure you do.
   
   Why you say you can't label yourself as a Christian I don't know, you must help so many people without even wondering or caring what religion they are following. I would say to use this wonderful gift 'unconditionally' is a true Christian.
   Some people will be skeptical but that is because they don't understand, or they are frightened of the unknown.
   
   Carry on with your gift my friend life has a funny way to make one 'fit' in.
   God Bless.

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      vear477posted 11 years agoin reply to this

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   TNT Huskyposted 11 years ago

   I honestly don't prefer to get into talks like these, but i feel inclined to say this. abilities like that are like a sword or gun: they're only as good or evil as the wielder. a sword can't swing without a hand having caused it, nor could a gun shoot. good and evil are mentalities of people. they should be considered, yes. but only people themselves can dictate what they put those mentalities into. so, to answer your question, I don't know. Do you use those powers for questionable purposes? if so, yes you are evil. If no, you're fine.

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      Ciel Clarkposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Great comment

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      Rayne123posted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Very good comment, its like anything , how you use it whether its for your own selfish purposes or to help others is the point. thank you

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   celafoeposted 11 years ago

   so many answers and so few of any value?
   Are you looking for truth or are you looking for people to agree with you?

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      D Gowersposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Yip, if she keeps.asking the question often enough, she'll get the answer shes looking for. I dont think she really wants the truth...just some sort of justification.

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      Pastor Wolfeposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Truth, lol most Christians have not a single ideal of what truth is! Truth is this, the answer we seek is not found within a single belief and sure as hell not found in a book, but rather that of what exists within ourselves!

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   shweta17posted 11 years ago

   I m not 'christian'. i also believe in god and i dont think so u evil i think you have  extra ability called a gift by god to other person . you are special person . gud luck

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   pstraubie48posted 11 years ago

   No I do not think you are evil. I think that having psychic abilities is a gift. However if the intent of someone who has this gift is evil, then yes, they are evil. That may sound narrow minded but that is just how I see it.
   I have limited psychic ability so to say that someone is evil because of their ability would include me in that negative connotation of such activity.
   There are always those who will find fault with what we do. If you are content and know you are using this gift in a positive way, then that is what matters.
   Angels are on the way to you this morning.  ps

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    DrKTKingposted 11 years ago

    Where you fit best now is in a psychiatrist's office chair. There is no such thing as being psychic, but there are conditions that may make you believe you are experiencing psychic phenomena. Seeing dead people is a particular symptom.
    
    
    Concerning your worries regarding Christianity, it seems like you are worried about the single line in the bible (Leviticus I think), that mentions a heavenly ban on the practice of 'magic'. First, note that this line does not actually mention psychic abilities. So, even if by some miracle the scientific record that has repeatedly failed to find valid evidence of psychic powers is wrong and you do talk to dead people (who apparently have nothing better to do), then you are still okay.
    
    Secondly, the word 'magic' just happens to be the best word the translaters could come up with when describing a particular set of charlatan practices. it doesn't mean what we commonly think it does.

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       celafoeposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       what garbage garbage  .  are you a psickologist?

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       D Gowersposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Think youll find the bible does in fact mention/condemn the following: mediums, necromancy(communicating with the dead), inquiring of the dead, divination, fortune telling, interpretation of omens, sorcery, charmers. So the bible's got that covered!!

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    lone77starposted 11 years ago

    Dr. Marie, in all humility, I'm still learning. But I hope I can answer your question.
    
    I know the Old Testament has a prohibition against certain kinds of "magic." I don't know what that means.
    
    All I can say is that greater awareness is a good thing. I recommend that you continue to push for greater awareness.
    
    I have studied many religions and found truths in each of them. I have experienced what some might call "miracles." One was as powerful as that of Moses parting the sea. I have seen the world without human eyes, but as clearly as one might see anything with physical eyes.
    
    Jesus wanted us to perform miracles and was disappointed when someone did not show sufficient faith.
    
    I have had some so-called Christians call me evil for the miracles I have performed. Labels do not make anyone "Christian."
    
    I was born with certain abilities that were my inheritance from my past lives.
    
    I am a Christian who struggles to become more humble and loving. I struggle to give up my selfishness and to give more freely to others.
    
    From my current standpoint, I would say that you are very much a Christian. Any paranormal ability does not prevent one from being so. It has more to do with what you do with your talents.
    
    Ego is the biggest barrier for us all. Ego is the separateness that split us from our true selves and blinded us, driving us from the Garden.
    
    Ego is vulnerability. Ego is entitlement. Ego is self separate from others. Having such abilities only means that one has relaxed ego enough to allow those abilities. Keep letting go of ego and you will continue on the path.

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       cathylynn99posted 11 years agoin reply to this

       in the press aug. 28/13, jude devereaux's psychic is being sued for fraud for $25 million. that is as it should be.

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       D Gowersposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       If you claim to have had 'past lives' then you contradict the Word of God as revealed in scripture. Hebrews 9:27 ' It is appointed for man to die ONCE, and after that comes judgement. '. Time to understand God's probibitions in scripture.Theyre clear

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    Mike Marksposted 11 years ago

    "the words of the prophets are written on the subway walls and tenement halls" so don't keep your's in the sounds of silence.  Our minds are overwealmed by thoughts we are taught to recite by a society that would make itself typical, but the typical is the false... when that typical is discarded our minds open to the whispers all around us... good and evil is simply the "better" and the "worse"... strive to remember the "better" and you'll be ok...

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    Rayne123posted 11 years ago

    I believe that some of us have gifts given from "above" and God knows who to pick that will use that gift for the good. Although we have free will and may turn on that gift for our own personal use, the Holy spirit does know this, but it will take care of itself through the Holy spirit. We must always be humble.
    
    I usually can spot a phoney or a so called "story teller" as it is not hard to read someone through cold readings or even just their body language. Some people are an open book and do not realize they give away so much info in their readings that they are amazed at the answers.
    
    Anyway I know someone on here who does awesome readings and never asks for anything in return. That is real. I believe "gifts" are free and should come without a price. When you start charging (like most do) it should be done in a way that is too help not only yourself but others.
    
    However once they start talking about being able to talk to the dead, I am in disbelief as the dead is left dead and we do not gain our future from the passing of others. When a reader says you need to pay to rid yourself of spells, another red flag
    
    I do believe that spirits can come to us with answers but that is totally different than the ones passed over. I have felt my dads presence many times after he left this world, and had dreams of talking to him but that is for me only.
    
    I myself feel like I have a gift, I think for the most part we all do have some sort of ability, whether we enhance it or not is totally up to the Holy Spirit.
    
    But as far as being evil, I dont think so, not if your gift is humble.
    
    Good luck.
    I myself do not go to readings or readers however I do have visions and dreams of future events.
    
    It would be interesting to meet a "real" spiritual reader.
    
    Blessings
    Laurie

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    dutchman1951posted 11 years ago

    I have you ever saught help to sort out  your real reasons for seeing things?  Maybe it is a real reason from childhood, or another experience and maybe not Psychic at all?
    
    Please know I am positive you are a good person, and I am not trying to be insultive towards you at all here.
    
    Also, please consider- You are not evil!
    
    Why would you ever make yourself think you could be truly evil?  Without a real inward and honest based fact search based on your daily actions? 
    
    What or who would attempt to prove that to  a person?  Just because some religious thought process hinted of guilt from the fact you see diferently?  You should not feel like this at all. 
    
    Unless you know inside of you, for a fact, know you are that.  And that would have to be based on real and known repeate actions that you are aware of all the time..
    
    So do not let people tell you that. You are the only one to know that.
    I am sure also that you are moral and know right from wrong, or you would not even ask the question about yourself in the first place. 
    
    Remember, these are confusing times for people now,   and there is a lot of crazy self made beliefs all slung about on people.  Please do not be taken in by self-richious people. Please take care of yourself first, you deserve that for yourself.
    
    I would say; Sort out  all the feelings you have, ask for some real assistance with it- A trained professional.   Do not cary false guilt around with you and let people use it to play with your heart and your Mental health. You deserve better. 
    
    again, I am sorry for being so direct.     

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    Berhow50posted 11 years ago

    Sorry!  You could be a child of Satan. Satan has the power to see in the future, but he does not have the power to change the future. Talking to dead people is not a God-given ability, it comes from Satan.  You say that you believe in God & Jesus & the Holy Spirit. Satan also believes.  But, have you asked Jesus into your life and have you accepted Jesus as your savior.  Then ask in the name of Jesus Christ and it needs to come from your heart;  "Father, rebuke Satan and take the evil out of me and make me a new person with my faith in Jesus."  With faith you will receive the Holy Spirit.  The Holy Spirit will give you discernment to understand the True Spirits that come from God!

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       Rayne123posted 11 years agoin reply to this

       yes talking to the dead is evil, so not sure who they think they are talking to. However Satan does not see into the future, cause Jesus can change his too. His future is also chosen by God

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       sandra mitchell54posted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Amen....educated ppl in america don't even know the truth.....READ THE WORD! all the answers r there....everyone wants 2 make it up as they go....sad.

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       JPB0756posted 11 years agoin reply to this

       WOW, YOU ARE BRIGHT.

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       danielkleinposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Yes, lets all believe everything a 2,000 yr old book says.

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       glynch1posted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Dan Klein,
       The Hebrew-Christian Bible is God-breathed (divinely inspired). Therefore, their age makes no difference. BTW, the OT is far older than 2000 years old. The eternal God is able both to inspire and to preserve His word/message to humanity.

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    MissMelissaKposted 11 years ago

    I believe it is wrong to predict other people's future.  Here is why I say that.  First, ONLY God knows the future 100%.  Second, I was bilked out of a lot of money by a women who used my vulnerability and deep pain from a broken heart.  It was like $30 for every 10 minutes.  She claimed to be a Christian too.  I wept bitterly over this man and I wanted to get back together with him.  She kept telling me it would happen over and over again over the course of two years (2007-2009).  I treated her like she was God and had all the answers.  I was emotionally and financially drained.  I owned around ten decks of Tarot cards.  I could get a three card shuffle to show the same exact cards three times over.  It even spooked me.  Whenever I asked the tarot cards about him personally I got the coldest cards that he was "indifferent".  She said "No, he still cares blah blah blah."  I ended up returning to my faith after jumping hoops through all the NEW AGE hocus pocus stuff as I like to call it.  It's like looking for truth in the desert.  You end up with endless mirages and nothing SOLID.  I finally surrendered to the Lord and threw out all my tarot card decks!  I renounced the hold that the cards had over me.  I turned my trust over to God. 
    
    One pastor said in a sermon, that these "psychics" are getting their information from demons.  They are not from God.  These demons would get part of the answer and it was the part from Satan and not the TRUTH from God, which led to addiction.  I finally have peace and my 'psychic" addiction is over.  I backslid back in 2011 and tried free tarot online and I felt a heavy dark presence and I felt as if I was being "watched".  I was urged by my friend to STOP! She prayed for me and that was the end of it.
    
    I do not think you are evil at all.  I just think evil spirits are trying to communicate with you.  I ONLY trust God and his Word with respect to my future and Jesus tells us not to be anxious for anything and the Bible explicitly tells us to stay away from fortunetellers who claim to know the future.  ONLY God knows the future.
    
    I finally have peace of mind and I have absolutely NO DESIRE to ever contact a psychic for the rest of my life.  The sad thing is millions of people are addicted to psychics because they are in a lot of pain and they are suffering inside.  They need Jesus to heal them.  That was how I finally found peace personally.
    
    I will never claim to speak for someone else.  I am just sharing with you my personal story.  I don't care what people think of me.  I just know that I was dying inside and wanted the psychic to tell me he loved me and still cared for me.  I was pathetic.
    
    As for the guy, he ended up getting married in 2009 to someone else. I had the guts to finally do a Google search this year out of curiosity.

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       danielkleinposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Unfortunately Melissa you were scammed by a con artist psychic.  There are legit psychics out there, I had one read for me for free because it is a friend and it was unbelievably accurate.

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       cathylynn99posted 11 years agoin reply to this

       we all know what p t barnum said.

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       Windyingposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Like danielklein said, you just got scammed. Not every psychic out there used their power for profit, those that used it and was honest about it, are very rare. I personally met one when I was little and I got a honest answered out of it.

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    JOENOLTposted 11 years ago

    If you can't label yourself as a Christian, then you are not a Christian. Christianity is the only way to God. You can't say that you believe in God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit if you do not practice what Jesus says. The dead are dead. Follow Jesus who is alive forever .

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       Gina Thomasposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       If I was psychic I would use my abilities for good no matter what the bible says. Jesus died for me to have that right. Death is rough, people need closure. Doesn't mean they are following the dead. Just checking in to make sure Grandma's with Jesus.

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       tlmcgaa70posted 11 years agoin reply to this

       CHRIST died for your sins, not to give you the right to continue sinning, but to give you a path away from sin, which is disobedience. if you love HIM, obey HIM or the truth is not in you and you are none of HIS.

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    jindalmedicalposted 11 years ago

    believe in God & Jesus & God's Holy Spirit. But I was born psychic. I see dead people and I talk to dead people. It is a God-given ability. I help people. Yet I cannot label myself as "Christian". I read Tarot Cards, but don't really need them to know some people's future. I just know. Please let me know what you think. Thank you.

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    tlmcgaa70posted 11 years ago

    i have to say, some small amount of psychic is in my family, i can see a bit into the future, but it is a random thing, not something i practice or try to make stronger. i dont believe such things are gifts from GOD, i believe some people use more of their brain than others. having said this, i do not understand how you can ask such a question. if you truly wanted to be a "Christian" then you already know your answer. GOD says interacting with the dead is a sin, one that in earlier times was punishable by death. nothing blurry about that. CHRIST says if you are not for HIM you are against HIM...black and white. if you are for HIM, then you obey HIM/GOD. what you are seeking by asking this is justification...you want people to tell you there is nothing wrong with what you are doing, when it isnt people you should be asking, but GOD. as someone else said...GOD doesnt give gifts that go against HIS statutes or laws. that is like saying GOD makes people gay or lesbian when HE clearly states such people are abominations.

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       Rayne123posted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Good way of putting it,  something of the same comment I left in another hub. God does not give gifts that go against his morals/statues your so right.

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       cathylynn99posted 11 years agoin reply to this

       the bible also condones slavery and forbids eating shellfish. all the science says people are born gay. if god didn't make them, who did? I think the same "culturally bound" argument that we use to condemn slavery today should be used to include gays

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       tlmcgaa70posted 11 years agoin reply to this

       cathy, from your words i can see you have no understanding of scripture. and you wont have until you desire GOD above all. until then debating this matter with you is empty arguing, something i refuse to do.

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       Angela DeLayposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       THANK "GOD" (pun intended) for the sane response!  You cannot have it both ways.  You would rather believe an old book than your own experiences?

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       tlmcgaa70posted 11 years agoin reply to this

       @Angela Delay:i believe in the old book because i believed in GOD first. i have read your responses to the comments of others. when you belittle, mock or condemn others for their spelling or beliefs, you only cause them to ignore anything you say.

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       danielkleinposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       If GOD made all people including gays and lesbians, but GOD says they are abominations.  How ironic is that?

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       tlmcgaa70posted 11 years agoin reply to this

       GOD created people, people rebelled against GOD, one consequence of rebellion is abnormal sexual appetite. GOD did not create gays and lesbians. it is the result of sin. therefore people created it by their choice to live in sin.

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       cathylynn99posted 11 years agoin reply to this

       tlmcgaa, your theory as to how gays got here is not in the bible. I've read the whole thing. try again.

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       MissMelissaKposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       tlmcgaa70, You speak the TRUTH of GOD!! You are correct! Science is WRONG!  The Bible is the living breathing Word of God.   Divination is from Satan.  It is not from God.  So many lies out there from ignorant people who diss God's Word!! It's sad.

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        tlmcgaa70posted 11 years agoin reply to this

        cathylynn, it doesnt surprise me that you dont find it in the bible. you have chosen man over GOD, therefore you are blind to HIS truth. as i said before, you lack understanding of scripture. i will not debate TRUTH with the blind.

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        cathylynn99posted 11 years agoin reply to this

        tlmcgaa70
        
        god expects you to be able to give a reason for the hope that is in you - I peter 3:15. apparently you can't. so you just cut off argument.

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        tlmcgaa70posted 11 years agoin reply to this

        Cathylynn, the bible also tells us not to strive over words. i am more than happy to share what i know. but i refuse to argue any of it. when someone shows they KNOW it all, there is no sense wasting time telling them otherwise.

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        LandmarkWealthposted 10 years agoin reply to this

        tlmcgaa70, regarding yesterdays discussion, Pastor Wolfe has opted to delete any comments I make in his hub. I enjoyed the above discussion. But it will have to take place elsewhere if you wish to continue. He is not interested in listening to others

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    JLoperaposted 11 years ago

    Remember that Christianity is only about 2,000 years old.  And Judaism, from which it was born, is only 4,000 years old.  Were all people evil before the advent of Judeo-Christianity?   I doubt it, though most Christians would have you believe so; and they are converting other cultures, and thus these ancient and rich cultures are being obliterated in the process.
    In today's society, it is difficult to be different.  So many people today, even if they are not Christian, have a fear of the Christian God.
    No, you are not evil.  There is so much more to explore in the world of spirituality other than what is taught by Judeo-Christians today, and those who dare have both a gift and a curse.
    You have a gift that can help others.  Therefore, nurture it.  You also have a curse, because it will be difficult to fit in.  So you must be strong and persistent within yourself concerning your talents and beliefs and yet accept all others although they are different from you.
    It is an art.
    I recommend that you read books by people who are of like mind.  Go to the New Age section of a book store to get started.  Don't forget to check out the bibliographies.

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       Angela DeLayposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Bravo for a working brain in this question thread!  Clap Clap Clap!!!!  That's all I have to say about that!

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       D Gowersposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Well, to answer your question: Yes prior to judao/ christianity everyone WAS evil. How do we know that? Scripture makes it crystal clear that NO ONE is righteous before God, and ALL SINNED. You miss the whole point of Christ if you dont see that.

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    Etherealenigmaposted 11 years ago

    Well first of all, there is a difference between believing in God and Jesus, and being saved. Many people call themselves Christian, but have never accepted Christ as their savior. So I don't know which category you fall under.
    
    However, years ago, I dabbled with Tarot cards myself, more out of curiosity concerning God's ability to direct me through any medium; and my steadfast refusal to place God in a box of man's making or choosing. My use of them was for self only. When I matured enough to realize that I didn't need any props in order for God to speak to me, or guide me; I threw the cards away. I had to show God that I was not dependent on them, nor idolized them. My only source now is God's word, the bible.
    
    As to talking to the dead, the only one scripture that I'm aware of identifies someone that did this, and this person was identified as a witch. The bible speaks against divination. As to being psychic, the bible also mentions seers - people gifted with an ability to see things others cannot. Under that definition, I too am a see-er, but I don't see the dead.
    
    My gift and ability to see has to do with a dream gift - this site is where I write about such gifts: http://anintroductionofsandra.blogspot.com/. I can also translate when God gives me insight.
    
    My other gifting as a seer is in my massage style and technique - http://issuesinyourtissuesmassagetherapy.com. I can see or read pain patterns in people's bodies just by looking at their feet. I have been the catalyst for many people's pain to be relieved after I have released their muscles, and only if they follow my recommendations. I give God all the glory for that, because He enables me to see as I do, and help the muscles to release to alleviate pain.
    
    No, you aren't evil. However, if you truly want to be a part of God's Kingdom, you have to turn your heart and your gift over to God, and allow Him to use it for His glory. Understand that there will be many spiritually immature people in Christ that will not understand your gift, but if you daily turn it over to God, He will use you and give your life great purpose and fulfillment. Be blessed.
    
    Sandy
    http://sandramurquhart.com

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       cathylynn99posted 11 years agoin reply to this

       this is crazy talk.

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       lostohanababyposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       It's not 'crazy'.  Jesus preformed 'miracles'.  And could do things, of the 'supernatural'.  People of his time, didn't know or understand, either!

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       Lindsey Noblesposted 10 years agoin reply to this

       I find only ignorant people use the word crazy for things that they do not have the ability to comprehend.

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       Jill Bonnesonposted 10 years agoin reply to this

       This woman has the gift of healing and seeing~
       Walking in the way, bless you Sister!!

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    edhanposted 11 years ago

    I am one who also believes in God & Jesus Christ as well as other religions like Buddhism, Islam, etc. I truly believe that all religions has the same goal of teaching us to be good and bringing us to the Kingdom of God. We are His children. It is good that you have a special gift like being a psychic. Not many people have the chance of receiving such great gift. I know of people who can soul travel as well as people who opened their 3rd eye where they can see spirits. It is God's gift and you should be happy.

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       D Gowersposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       You have just insulted every religion youve named. Every religion makes very EXCLUSIVE claims about itself. If you believe everything, you end up believing nothing. The Law of Non Contradiction states one is right, or theyre all wrong but not all are

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    AvineshPposted 11 years ago

    Dr. Marie, if you can communicate with dead people, it is certainly a God's gift. Not many people enjoy this gift. Using this power for negative purposes can really displease our Lord Jesus. You, yourself has written that you like helping people and that's a good thing about you.
    
    Stay the way you are and believe in God.

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       glynch1posted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Being able to communicate with dead people is not a gift from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Second Person in the Trinity. You do not know the Scriptures.

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    elenipissa25posted 11 years ago

    All that is not good to do.
    .God is always waiting,
    to regret and come back to the good way.God of course will forgive you even if you continue.

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    jesusbrideposted 11 years ago

    "Dr Marie"
    
    I don't mean any disrespect when I say this but you do err not knowing the scriptures nor the power of God. First let me say this, if you are truly a Christian in every since of the word - meaning that you FOLLOW CHRIST - then you should know that out of ALL the people in the Bible that would have "psychic ability" it would be CHRIST JESUS - BUT - NO WHERE in the Bible does it mention Him using that term - it mentions that He knew their thoughts but it never mentions Him using it toward the people in a "psychic" manor - He used it merely to show WHO HE IS to those around Him.
    
    In the Old Testament you would be considered a "Seer" which is spoken against - they were used to conjure up the dead as you claim to have the ability to do - what you fail to realize as a Christian - that is not a God given gift - they were banned in King Saul's day and when he went to seek one to bring Samuel back - well being a Christian you should know the story.
    
    Again, I don't mean to sound disrespectful but the mere fact that you are openly admitting that you read Tarot cards and talk to the dead tells me that you do NOT know the Bible - instead of reading the Tarot cards - read the BIBLE - it is the Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth!! It is God's Word for those who believe that HE is the One True God and Jesus Christ is His Son and the Holy Spirit was sent to lead us into ALL TRUTH!! I could sit here and go on and on in a judgmental fashion but you don't need MY judgment. Study to show yourself approved UNTO GOD - it's Him that you have to answer to in the end.

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       Angela DeLayposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Seems like you, Mary, have a choice.  You can believe your own experience, or you could subscribe to an old book which is known to contain errors.  Or, you could choose to believe a "little of both", but there is NO answer to a stupid ? such as this.

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       Lady Guinevereposted 10 years agoin reply to this

       and neither do you.

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    Diana Leeposted 11 years ago

    We are all God's children. I think He gave you a precious gift.  Don't ever think of it as being evil when you use it in a helpful way.  I believe He gave me a gift of dreams, but it is not nearly as powerful of predictions as what you have.

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       glynch1posted 9 years agoin reply to this

       All people are not God's children. "But as many as received Him [Jesus], to them He [God] gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name" (John 1:12).

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    MellyMooposted 11 years ago

    Being sensitive myself, I know you are not evil.  God is within us all and around us.  It is up to us to use the loving energy to help and heal ourselves and others.  Don't be concerned about what others think of you, religious or otherwise.  It is how you feel about yourself that matters at the end of the day:)  Be true to you and all will be well

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       Anna Havenposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Good answer Mellymoo.

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       glynch1posted 9 years agoin reply to this

       So, you are your own authority for what is true? How do you know "God is within us all . . ."? You sound like the serpent in the Garden.

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    Jenny-Elizabethposted 11 years ago

    No I don't think you are evil. I think everyone has special abilities that they are given by God.  It's whether you choose to use them...  I've never seen or been able to speak with spirits but I can feel their presents.

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    kenbizposted 11 years ago

    Is great to see you have this kind of hidden strength that eventually you could use it to help people solving some mystery questions.
    
    Some of the people ruin by the spiritual effects and they could not able to find a way how to get rid of it, so I think you could help them in this case since you're able to get contact with the spirituality appearance.
    
    The god has given you this ability and hidden power, he actually wants you to help people. Your future is bright and you'll feel better each time when you have helped a person around you.

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    thinkingmindposted 11 years ago

    You believe in Him, that is the most wonderful thing, when you believe that means you are accepting Him. Your heart is pure. Do what your heart and belief is saying. Don't judge yourself and just be with your belief.

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       tlmcgaa70posted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Satan believes in HIM to, does that make satans heart pure? it takes more than just believing, it takes obedience, the fruit of love.

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    SophiaVRobinsonposted 11 years ago

    There are many people out there who have spiritual abilities. Most of the ones I've meet are Christian believe it or not. Many of them, including myself have gone thought the same line of questioning. For instance my mom, she is a what they call a dreamer: a person that can see things to come, within there sleep; while she was growing up within the westIndian islands, see was called a witch because she could have seen all the things her ex boyfriends were doing when she was away. LOL. My point is there are many people like you who believe in Christianity and fight for Christ everyday of there lives and are judged for there gifts. You are the one who has to choose what kind of person you want to become in life and what you want to use your gift for regardless of Good/Evil. No one can determine that nor judge you except God him self. When I went trough the same line of questioning I asked my enemies, " who were god fearing people as myself", a question.
    "Do you know what makes me a good Christian?"
                                               My heart & that alone.
    At the end of the day, that is what God judges me and you on; for those people hearts where in the wrong place even-tough they were Christians and when they came against me to question who I am I prayed that good would clear my path from them and he did and they couldn't even speak hi to me because of shame.
    God don't like uglyness at all; so let God be your guard and your guide.
    Follow God because there is a Devil out there, and people who follow him; they will try to take what's yours and use your on gift against you, so pray to God if he is who you want to walk behind as you stated....    He will Guide you psalms 91. Every day

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    Kay Andrewsposted 11 years ago

    That's an interesting question, Dr. Marie.  In American society today, lots of people define themselves as being "spiritual but not religious," and many have embraced the New Age of spirituality since the 1960s that celebrates a plethora of psychic and otherworldly experiences.  Often contemporary perspectives toward Christianity include a healthy respect for persons who are capable of using psychic abilities such as telepathy, clairvoyance, and precognition.  In some cultures, these abilities are actually required for shamans and serious adherents.  There are some Christians who consider psychic phenomena to be satanic, and this idea is perhaps the basis for your question.  For folks who identify with being both psychic and Christian, this perspective leads to what Leon Festinger called "cognitive dissonance," a situation in which someone holds two worldviews which are in conflict.  Some might think they have to choose one aspect of themselves over another, perhaps by being either Christian or psychic, but I think the current cultural response provides a pathway out of this dialectic.  It is not at all problematic, or evil, to be psychic in the age of spirituality that embraces ways of experiencing God that we may not completely understand.  Seeing and speaking with persons who have passed from this plane of existence, and knowing some things about the future, seem to be things you experience as sacred.  Your experience and your individualism is your compass to find the way to God and to know truth as is can only be found in a mystical realm.  You  have been given a wonderful gift and a pathway to embrace your God.

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       D Gowersposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       'Christians have a healthy respect for psychics, clairvoyance etc.'. Are you serious? If they do, then it's no christian who respects God's word on the matter. Scripture makes it clear that it's a detestable act as God sees it. Read leviticus/Deut.

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       Pastor Wolfeposted 10 years agoin reply to this

       The bible is nothing more than a book of stolen beliefs and made up fantasy stories with a few life experiences here and there, that is written by man to gain control over everyone including controlling women and making them their slaves!

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    Darrin Hartposted 11 years ago

    My girlfriend is dealing with similar questions in her heart. She is clearly 'gifted' in some way.....incredibly intuitive and her dreams are amazing. She feels things most people don't. She was baptized in the Greek Orthodox church and is struggling with her love for God and her obvious psychic gifts. Just yesterday, she had her first Tarot Card reading.....she is beside herself with excitement.
    
    She has come to believe her gifts are FROM God..... she relates them to several Bible passages regarding Moses, Joseph, Jacob, etc.

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    PLI3Nposted 11 years ago

    Hey Marie,
    
    You could watch this episode. Its really interesting.
    I do believe God gave you ability to forsee things and help people,
    you only, as a christian should tap into the right source, John Paul jackson does a good job explaining what i mean:
    http://dreamsandmysteries.com/videos/ep … -psychics/
    
    Greetz, PLI3N

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    Ilona1posted 11 years ago

    Maybe you aren't "psychic" in the popular sense, but have a special sensitivity to things in the Spirit realm. Perhaps you have the gift of Word of Knowledge that comes to you at times.

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       glynch1posted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Nonsense. The "word of knowledge" does not exist during this time. It passed away with the completion of the canon.

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    carlarmesposted 11 years ago

    Interesting set of answers by everyone. There is no such thing as a real psychic. You are simply a very sensitive person to pick up other peoples emotions and can interpret them very well. Seeing and talking to dead people, you need to see someone about that. You have a very vivid imagination, ghosts don't exist either apart from within our own mind.

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       chaslasposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Really I wonder what people would have said to you before they actually  embraced the fact the world was not flat,

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    amiebutchkoposted 11 years ago

    Of course you are not evil!!  I, as a Christian, believe that we are all loved by God and you have clearly been blessed with some beautiful gifts.  I am sure you help others with your gifts and that is a wonderful Christian act.  These gifts were meant especially for you and make you wonderful.  All my best.

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    stuff4kidsposted 11 years ago

    I think you ought maybe to see a real Doctor about your delusions. You can cause a lot of harm and upset to people in distress by peddling these kinds of ideas, whatever brand of religion you choose. Honestly.

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    Gypsy Scribeposted 11 years ago

    No way are you evil! And you are correct by saying your gift is God given. Each of us are born with god given gifts/talents. We have to find them, recognize them and, most importantly, use them.
    
    I was raised Christian, but I have a few unorthodox views about the faith. However, I still believe in God and His existence. Christians may judge you. But if they were true Christians...they won't.
    
    "Judge not, that ye be not judged." - Matthew 7:1

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       D Gowersposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       (Deut 18:9-12) ' There shall not be found among you, anyone who practices divination, or tells fortunes or interprets omens, or a sorcerer or a charmer or a medium or a necromancer or one who inquires of the dead,for it is an abomination to the Lord.

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       Pastor Wolfeposted 10 years agoin reply to this

       D Gowers, do you have any ideal of where the bible came from? What is spoken in the bible is a compound collection of stolen beliefs beginning in Egypt, your assumption is error based!

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       tlmcgaa70posted 10 years agoin reply to this

       Wolfe, what on earth are you clergy for? certainly not Jew or Christian. and i am sorry but without GOD, your so called wisdom is foolishness. this can be proven by your rejection of the Word of GOD. and your wife is neither goddess not saviour.

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       glynch1posted 9 years agoin reply to this

       What do you mean "believe in God"? Just believing that He exists does not make you a Christian. Jesus called His disciples "evil"; the Apostle Paul wrote that we are spiritually dead in trespasses and sins." Anyone who is a slave of sin is evil.

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    darrensurreyposted 11 years ago

    I don't see the problem with psychic ability and Christianity. I know of various priests who are open-minded enough to accept the notion of chi, for instance.

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       glynch1posted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Roman Catholic priests are as lost in sin as those they attempt to teach.

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    Mary Smith7posted 11 years ago

    Were you looking for an answer or an opinion?

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    Ann sheppardposted 11 years ago

    are you a good person ? do you harm others or the innocent ? no ? then you are fine i believe that if you are a good soul then you shall be fine and there will be a great understand for you help to those in need keep you head up and your heart pure and allow love to guide you good will c:

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       Angela DeLayposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Yes, and if you wear the ruby sliipers and click your heels together and dream of Kansas, then you will go there........Ann Sheppard--get an education AND a working brain!

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       danielkleinposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Angela DeLay knocking it.

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       Gina Thomasposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Angela, did leaving that comment for Ann truly make you feel better about yourself?  This is a prime example of inflated ego. You attacked Ann's loving post, and it's not worth the risk, hell COULD be real and you COULD have an express pass there.

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    Seek-n-Findposted 11 years ago

    Wow--you asked this question 4 years ago it looks like and it is still a popular one!  I'm not sure if you need more input into this one or not.  :-)  But for what it's worth, here is what I know. 
    
    Having gifts that go beyond the natural senses is not good or evil in of itself, as people have said.  The biggest difference here is the source of the information.  The psychic taps into the spirit realm and can get information from a variety of sources.  Sure, some might come from God.  But there is no protection from the deceitful way that the enemy tries to influence people and events through this realm. 
    
    The prophetic person, on the other hand, also has access to the spirit realm and can discern what is going on, but is dialed in to getting reliable information from only trustworthy sources.  Even these people can be fooled if they don't know how to "test the spirits" as the Bible talks about. 
    
    Another difference:  the psychic can see and tell things, but the prophetic can not only see but also affect or cause things to happen. If you could look at the ancient pictographic Hebrew language, this difference is very clear. 
    
    There is a gift in you that the enemy wants to exploit for his purposes and the tricky thing about the "deceiver" as he is often called--is that he is very tricky!  He's the big counterfeit.  He copies the things of God and puts his own spin and purpose on it. 
    
    The church has for the most part lost touch with the supernatural and settled for just the natural (at least in much of the West) so the enemy provides the supernatural for those that are aware of it.  Go after the real deal and be certain your source is pure.  Check out the book The Seer by James Goll.

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    Lybrahposted 11 years ago

    I don't think you are evil.  But you have to understand that these dead people are "familiar spirits," aka demons pretending to be dead people.  Why would they do that, you ask?  To lead people away from the bible.  I won't get into that.  Just remember there is a lot of deception in the world, and the dead person you think you're talking to is really a demon.  As for the Tarot Cards, also remember that demons are habitual liars and you should not become dependent on them.

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       Lady Guinevereposted 10 years agoin reply to this

       Demons is greek and it did mean a totally different meaning that was Christianity put on it today.  They were good to have around you and nice spirits.  They were never evil.

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       elenagarciaposted 10 years agoin reply to this

       demons, or daemons, are evil, they are not good to have around you.  yes, spirits can become demonic, but not all spirits are demons.  demons have their own agenda and it does not include anything that benefits mankind.

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       firework23posted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Sorry Debra but she is right. I had encounters with them and they seemed kind. I thought one was my best friend who committed suicide. When I died I met them and they tried to take me to a very bad place but God pulled me back to life. Believe or not

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    Eden Babbposted 11 years ago

    You have to think where do you get the nudgings the thoughts can be to things from God or the devil. i believe if you are a questions this so called psychic ability could be the Holy spirit which is jesus's spirit that he gave us Christians as a comforter a guide some people have ways of knowing what people think or know the future there are many gifts God has given his chosen

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    GmaGoldieposted 11 years ago

    God has infinite power - why would God need labels. You are gifted and all good is from God and you use your gifts to help people. God loves you very much and sees that you help his children and work from a kind heart - working for others is never evil. Reaching out to our brethren and being with them is what God wants. You are doing God's work - don't put a label on kindness - just continue to be the great person God wants you to be.

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       miriamyentraccmposted 10 years agoin reply to this

       God explicitly states in the Bible NOT to talk to spirits (sorcery)-- even going so far as to say BURN THEM. So, do good deeds with your power, but give thanks to God for your gift. Also, NEVER speak to spirits for they are demons.

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       firework23posted 9 years agoin reply to this

       'My Father's house has many rooms' hmm...what did Jesus mean by that? Do uou think it coincides with loving your neighbor as well as your enemies? Jesus spoke with Moses and Elijah while Peter, John and James looked on....clearly spirits. God speaks.

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    sandra mitchell54posted 11 years ago

    God forbids us to tell the future. I didn't say it, God did.

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       Lindsey Noblesposted 10 years agoin reply to this

       and how do you know God said it?  Who channeled the message? Who heard his voice?  The God in the bible is not what it is. The bible is a stupid book meant to control the masses. Very little truth in it at all.

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       Lady Guinevereposted 10 years agoin reply to this

       Well in that bible Jesus tells us that all are one and we all have a special gift according to the father.  Find it in 1st Corinth verses 12-

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       firework23posted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Sandra-if we are forbidden to tell the future then what are prophets and prophecies?

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    Fatihaposted 11 years ago

    Not at all, I think you are special and gifted. Some people have 6th sense which is elevated and they can sense the energy around them. That's pure science and Christianity preaches that all people have special gifts one way or the other. No no fear where religion is concerned and you are certainly not a witch.

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    danielkleinposted 11 years ago

    You were just born with this ability and if you can't fit it into christianity then maybe compartmentalize it as separate from your religion.  I'm pretty sure christianity front runners often preaches how they will accept anyone into their religion.

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    alexarposted 11 years ago

    You're weird. Believing in God and tarot cards just don't mix. Maybe when you cut the crap you can label yourself as a Christian you will be shown the way. Maybe you have a demon inside you or something.

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