Is the whole concept of Magick just a ploy to separate us from God?
I recently came across a post where someone was thanking Lucifer, which struck me as odd. From what I understand, Lucifer and the angels who fell with him were cast out because of their rebellion, and they supposedly despise humanity. Yet, I’ve also heard from one of my friends that Lucifer isn’t necessarily opposed to morality itself—only to Jesus Christ. That made me wonder: Is Magick even worth pursuing when, at its core, it seems to function similarly to faith? From what I’ve gathered, successful spellwork often relies on belief, intent, and action—concepts that aren’t too different from having faith in divine intervention.
But then there’s the matter of all these books detailing various gods, spirits, and demons. The sheer number of deities and supernatural beings across different traditions raises the question: Are these so-called gods truly divine entities, or could they just be fallen angels or demons masquerading as deities, leading people away from God? Many occult traditions speak of enlightenment, power, or self-deification, which sounds eerily similar to the original temptation in the Garden of Eden—“you shall be as gods.”
Throughout history, various magical systems—whether Thelemic, Hermetic, Kabbalistic, or rooted in grimoires like The Lesser Key of Solomon—describe ways to summon and interact with spirits, often in exchange for knowledge or power. But is that knowledge truly meant to uplift, or is it just another way to deceive? Even figures like Aleister Crowley, who heavily influenced modern occultism, seemed to blend Magick with personal will rather than divine truth.
So, is Magick just another distraction, another attempt to get people to rely on themselves rather than on God? Is it just a refined version of self-deception, making people think they have control when, in reality, they might be playing into something far beyond their understanding?
Maybe I’m missing something, but if so many people in occult circles acknowledge the existence of demons, gods, and spiritual forces, wouldn’t that also validate the existence of Jesus Christ? If these beings are real and capable of influencing the world, then why wouldn’t the same apply to Christ, who is constantly opposed to them in religious texts?
So why are people pursuing these paths at all? If spiritual forces exist, and Jesus is real, then wouldn’t it make more sense to seek him directly rather than trying to navigate these complex systems of deities, rituals, and occult practices? It almost seems like people are choosing the harder, more convoluted route—one that often demands personal sacrifice, rituals, and constant effort—rather than simply turning to Christ, who offers grace freely. Is it just about fulfilling personal desires without having to submit to his authority, or is there something deeper I’m not seeing?
I recently came across a post where someone was thanking Lucifer, which struck me as odd. From what I understand, Lucifer and the angels who fell with him were cast out because of their rebellion, and they supposedly despise humanity. Yet, I’ve also heard from one of my friends that Lucifer isn’t necessarily opposed to morality itself—only to Jesus Christ. That made me wonder: Is Magick even worth pursuing when, at its core, it seems to function similarly to faith? From what I’ve gathered, successful spellwork often relies on belief, intent, and action—concepts that aren’t too different from having faith in divine intervention.
But then there’s the matter of all these books detailing various gods, spirits, and demons. The sheer number of deities and supernatural beings across different traditions raises the question: Are these so-called gods truly divine entities, or could they just be fallen angels or demons masquerading as deities, leading people away from God? Many occult traditions speak of enlightenment, power, or self-deification, which sounds eerily similar to the original temptation in the Garden of Eden—“you shall be as gods.”
Throughout history, various magical systems—whether Thelemic, Hermetic, Kabbalistic, or rooted in grimoires like The Lesser Key of Solomon—describe ways to summon and interact with spirits, often in exchange for knowledge or power. But is that knowledge truly meant to uplift, or is it just another way to deceive? Even figures like Aleister Crowley, who heavily influenced modern occultism, seemed to blend Magick with personal will rather than divine truth.
So, is Magick just another distraction, another attempt to get people to rely on themselves rather than on God? Is it just a refined version of self-deception, making people think they have control when, in reality, they might be playing into something far beyond their understanding?
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Maybe I’m missing something, but if so many people in occult circles acknowledge the existence of demons, gods, and spiritual forces, wouldn’t that also validate the existence of Jesus Christ? If these beings are real and capable of influencing the world, then why wouldn’t the same apply to Christ, who is constantly opposed to them in religious texts?
So why are people pursuing these paths at all? If spiritual forces exist, and Jesus is real, then wouldn’t it make more sense to seek him directly rather than trying to navigate these complex systems of deities, rituals, and occult practices? It almost seems like people are choosing the harder, more convoluted route—one that often demands personal sacrifice, rituals, and constant effort—rather than simply turning to Christ, who offers grace freely. Is it just about fulfilling personal desires without having to submit to his authority, or is there something deeper I’m not seeing?
