BellaOnline Forums Books and Music Christian Literature New Age Lies Exposed

This week's book review can be found here:
New Age Lies Exposed

Does anyone know the origins of the story of the dirt in the brownies?

Great article, Lyn. Can't help you with the brownie story, but I think it's interesting that people tend to think that if some truth is presented in a book/movie/TV show, then it's great!
My response is that all truth is God's truth, and you're bound to see it in bits and pieces almost anywhere. That calls for discernment, to distinguish between fragments of truth and the sludge of lies they may be embedded in. Thanks for pointing us to books that help us refine those discernment skills.

Thanks for the feedback LeeAnn. I know that I've sometimes watched tv shows or movies that had underlying occult tones. I know, as Christians, we are not supposed to isolate ourselves from the world, but we are also supposed to guard our hearts and minds from things of the world. The brownie story just really put it into perspective. Discernment is vital, more than ever, in today's world.

question: I know alot of people think that Tarot cards are of Satan, but if you look at them with the point of view of the beautiful artwork they have instead of them being evil , are they still considered bad. Some are just so beautiful with artwork. what are your thoughts?

I apologize that I have been away from the forum and not responded sooner.

There is a school of thought that will argue tarot cards were originally used as a card game and not for divination (15th century). However, from around the time of the 18th century forward, tarot cards have been used exclusively for divination.

I agree that some tarot cards have beautiful artwork. Beauty is not used by God alone. People like to portray Satan as ugly and evil looking. In Bible classes I've attended, they've liked to point out that Satan managed to influence 1/3 of the angels to take his side and fall. This would make him quite charismatic and possibly he was attractive. The point is, evil, as well as good, can be found in beauty.

The Bible is clear on tools of divination. Divination is part of witchcraft. It employs the use of spirits through a tool to tell the future.

Deuteronomy 18:10--12 states anyone who employs divination is an abomination to the Lord. Galatians 5:20--21 states they won't inherit the Kingdom of God. Revelation 21:8 says of "�those who practice magic arts �their place will be in the fiery lake of burning sulfur� the second death"

Some further verses to look at are 2 Kings 21:6, Micah 5:12--15, Isaiah 47: 12--15.

If you have further questions, please post. If you would like a more in-depth discussion, please feel free to email me at christianliterature@bellaonline.com