All Occult articles
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ReviewsHow should Christians respond to the growth in witchcraft? This book is light on analysis
Belle Tindall-Riley’s new book explores why people are turning to witchcraft, crystals and tarot. Her empathetic approach is welcome, but the book’s analysis falls short of its promise, says our reviewer
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OpinionUFOs, the occult and why Christians must be careful in our search for truth
Christians are being warned that future UFO disclosures could shake their faith. James Cary argues that our fascination with UFOs is not new, but part of humanity’s oldest temptation: the desire to know what is hidden, cross boundaries God has set and seek certainty anywhere but in Him
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OpinionFrom tarot to truth: How witches are turning to Christ
Alexandra Ashcroft had nearly a million TikTok followers as ‘Alex Reads Tarot’ — until she met Jesus. Her dramatic conversion has gone viral and sparked fierce debate. It’s all part of a wider trend of former witches and tarot readers turning to Christ, says Laura Maxwell
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News AnalysisAre churches being attacked by satanists?
Heather Tomlinson investigates disturbing reports from the New Forest
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OpinionWait on God, not an Ouija board
There are no shortcuts to hearing God’s voice, says Kate Orson. Even if it is meant to be tongue-in-cheek, the Holy Spirit Board is playing a dangerous game
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OpinionBambie Thug’s Eurovision song was drenched in darkness. Stop normalising the occult
‘Doomsday Blue’ was another example of a liberal backlash against the institutional church. That’s fair enough, says Tony Wilson. But the demonic imagery was a dangerous step too far, he says
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TestimoniesFrom witchcraft to Orthodoxy
The writer and environmentalist Paul Kingsnorth was attracted to nature religions, but says Jesus ‘dragged’ him out of Wicca and towards him
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OpinionCovid has led to a rise of interest in contacting the dead. Here’s why its so dangerous
Rev Jayne Irlam from the Baptist Deliverance Study Group shares her experiences of ministering to people previously involved in occult practices
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OpinionWhether or not you believe in the devil, this film proves the ritual of exorcism continues today
Rev Peter Laws reviews Deliver Us - a new documentary which follows Catholic Priests as they conduct exorcisms
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TestimoniesFrom spiritual torment to peace with God
Laura Maxwell was plagued by evil spirits for much of her early life. But her interest in the supernatural would ultimately lead her to faith in Jesus
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Archive contentMeet The Real Life Witches
After spending time with some witches, Rev Peter Laws believes the Church has been guilty of misunderstanding what they believe and practise
