Your Opinions On The Occult Wanted.

[ladybug]

[quote name='p0lar_bear' date='Jul 16 2004, 10:24 AM'] You know about gullah? [/quote]
No, I don't know anything about Gullah. I was just singing the corny song to lighten up the mood.

What IS gullah?

[cmotherofpirl]

I know about gullah

The Gullah language, a Creole blend of Elizabethan English and African languages, was born of necessity on Africa's slave coast, and developed in the slave communities of the isolated plantations of the coastal South. Even after the sea islands were freed in 1861, the Gullah speech flourished because access to the islands was by water only until the 1950's

[p0lar_bear]

Actually, that was directed at cmom...

Anyway, in the US, the Gullah culture is primarily (I think) found in South Carolina. It is a mix of African and English influences. Because many of the slaves in the Charleston region were on islands that were not readily accessible to their owners (lots of rivers, few bridges), they were able to retain a lot of elements of their culture instead of being assimilated like those who lived in other areas and were forced to give up their African culture and language.

I lived in Charleston for a while, so that's where I know it from, but apparently, the same principle applies for most of the South Carolina coast...

You can find more information at [url="http://www.knowitall.org/gullahnet/"]http://www.knowitall.org/gullahnet/[/url]

[BeenaBobba]

[quote name='Christina' date='Jul 16 2004, 11:21 AM'] If something causes division among us, it it from God?

[/quote]
It depends. Catholics disagree on the Charismatic Movement, but does that mean that the Charismatic Movement isn't of God simply because Catholics disagree with each other regarding it? I don't think so.

God bless,

Jen

[Catholic_4_Life]

[quote name='BeenaBobba' date='Jul 16 2004, 10:37 AM'] It depends. Catholics disagree on the Charismatic Movement, but does that mean that the Charismatic Movement isn't of God simply because Catholics disagree with each other regarding it? I don't think so.

God bless,

Jen [/quote]
Wow...excellent point.

[Christina]

Yes, I guess it would depend on what it was.... official Church teachings for example. Good point.

[ladybug]

[quote name='cmotherofpirl' date='Jul 16 2004, 10:33 AM'] I know about gullah

The Gullah language, a Creole blend of Elizabethan English and African languages, was born of necessity on Africa's slave coast, and developed in the slave communities of the isolated plantations of the coastal South. Even after the sea islands were freed in 1861, the Gullah speech flourished because access to the islands was by water only until the 1950's [/quote]
So, when Michael McDonald sings "Yah Mo Be There" is that gullah?

Edited July 16, 2004 by ladybug

[MorphRC]

[quote name='Christina' date='Jul 17 2004, 12:16 AM'] Witchcraft, my freind is VERY real. We have a group near here that practices.... in fact, one of them worked in my office and sat two desks over. She knew I was a practicing Catholic and told me once that if she were near me after I received the Eucharist, it would make her physically sick. That it has happened before... I tried to Evangelize this woman and bring her over from the dark side, but she was way sucked in and claimed to be able to cast spells and so forth. I eventually just stayed away from her once I realized how deep she was. She would tell this other lady some of the things her group did and let me tell you, it was very scary. I would get up from my desk and walk out of the room because I didn't want to hear it.

Then, one day I remembered I had a blessed St. Benedict's medal in my purse. So, I waited for her to go to lunch and I taped the medal under her desk so she couldn't find or see it. I prayed a Novena to St. Benedict and within a week after the Novena was over, she gave her two weeks notice. After two days, she didn't come back. My intention was for satan to leave the office.

Regarding what Mr. Cube wrote. AMEN [/quote]
Yeah well Theres nothing in it, from my experiences. Ive had 20 spells put on me, nothing happened, why? because I didnt believe in it. Just like believing if you go under a ladder something bad is gonna happen, well while ur to busy thinking about the 'bad stuff' you'll knock ur head or leg and go 'Oh MY Thats bad'. Its a bunch of bull in my opinion.

[MorphRC]

[quote name='nikkan_hanil' date='Jul 17 2004, 12:36 AM'] I'm sure Raven would kurse you if she were still around to hear that... [/quote]
Yep...... -_-

[Christina]

[quote name='MorphRC' date='Jul 16 2004, 12:15 PM'] Yeah well Theres nothing in it, from my experiences. Ive had 20 spells put on me, nothing happened, why? because I didnt believe in it. Just like believing if you go under a ladder something bad is gonna happen, well while ur to busy thinking about the 'bad stuff' you'll knock ur head or leg and go 'Oh MY Thats bad'. Its a bunch of bull in my opinion. [/quote]
Why would the Catholic Church say that practicing witchcraft or magic is a Mortal Sin if it's not real? And why would the Bible say it's an abomination (sp)? If it wasn't real, then there would be no concern and they wouldn't waste their time with telling us to practice it is wrong

[azaelia]

I think that we're warned not to practice withcraft not because of the effects on others, but the effects on ourselves. Occult and pagan practices open us up to spiritual forces and remove us from the protection of God, allowing spirits not of God to enter us and influence us. They pose as "good" to ensnare, and that's what's most dangerous about witchcraft. Not casting spells and hurting someone else. I do think that if you don't believe in it, it can't hurt you. That's not what makes it real. It's the harm to the practioner that makes it real, and dangerous.

[cmotherofpirl]

Opening yourself up to evil is never a good idea.

Listen to Father Corapi on EWTN.

[MorphRC]

[quote name='Christina' date='Jul 17 2004, 06:45 AM'] Why would the Catholic Church say that practicing witchcraft or magic is a Mortal Sin if it's not real? And why would the Bible say it's an abomination (sp)? If it wasn't real, then there would be no concern and they wouldn't waste their time with telling us to practice it is wrong [/quote]
Well thats the Church's belief. I dont believe there is anything in it, I recognize 'Sin' but not in the Christian sense anymore. There is evil, obvious, but they are done by the person through their own choice of weakness and no self-control, not some little devil, placing Ideas in their head, or trying to ploy them into situations.

[MorphRC]

[quote name='azaelia' date='Jul 17 2004, 06:58 AM'] I think that we're warned not to practice withcraft not because of the effects on others, but the effects on ourselves. Occult and pagan practices open us up to spiritual forces and remove us from the protection of God, allowing spirits not of God to enter us and influence us. They pose as "good" to ensnare, and that's what's most dangerous about witchcraft. Not casting spells and hurting someone else. I do think that if you don't believe in it, it can't hurt you. That's not what makes it real. It's the harm to the practioner that makes it real, and dangerous. [/quote]
Wicca, is one of the most loving, caring and helpful kindas of spirituality there is. The main tenet is something like 'Dont hurt others as you wouldnt want to be hurt', I cant remember the exact creed, but its all peaceful. The same with some pagan beliefs.

[Christina]

[quote name='MorphRC' date='Jul 16 2004, 11:50 PM'] Well thats the Church's belief. I dont believe there is anything in it, I recognize 'Sin' but not in the Christian sense anymore. There is evil, obvious, but they are done by the person through their own choice of weakness and no self-control, not some little devil, placing Ideas in their head, or trying to ploy them into situations. [/quote]
Umm, ok..