Dispelling the MythsRecently, I've been met with a couple of comments on my channel calling my work out as "witchcraft" and "evil" and "against God", and I wanted to address this fully in hopes of opening the conversation, easing any worries, and ironing out any misconceptions. Before we dive specifically into subliminals and their connection to "witchcraft", we must first define witchcraft. Of course, the definition of witchcraft will differ from person to person. In general, it is defined as the practice of magic/magick - and magick is simply an influence of events or energies by seemingly supernatural means. Witchcraft (and magick, for that matter) is not inherently evil, and its perceived morality really depends on the intentions of the person performing it. Witchcraft is simply a means for change. Even prayer can be considered a form of magick/witchcraft when applying the proper definition. Would those then who consider witchcraft evil also consider prayer evil? I'm not so sure. The interpretation of witchcraft and magick as evil comes to us by combination of Hollywood glamorization and literal interpretations of Biblical verses, which we can perhaps discuss at length another time. Witchcraft/magick is not a religion by itself. It does not require gods or demons or spirits to be practiced. It can certainly be practiced through a religious lens, but it does not require it. I've known many healers who work through prayer and intention to also be devout Christians. I've also known many practitioners who work with no other entity at all and focus solely on natural energies. Back to SubliminalsReturning to our original question then: Are subliminals witchcraft? It depends on who you ask and what their definition is. If you mean witchcraft simply as a "technique for bringing about change by influencing energies", then sure, subliminals could be considered witchcraft. If your definition of witchcraft is more concerned with the types of techniques being used, then perhaps not. Regardless, subliminals are definitely a technique of magick - just like prayer, just like Law of Attraction techniques, just like the Placebo Effect, just like any form of energy work. Subliminals, like all of these things, are simply an energetic technique to bring about change - ideally, positive change. And positive change is certainly the intention behind my own subliminals, even those that you may perceive as more "out there" and "different" (again, a conversation for another time).
If you are Christian and struggling to figure out where you stand on subliminals, consider this: What if the success of subliminals are simply proof of God's magnificence? If it is said that we are made in His image, as beings of creation, then doesn't it stand to reason that subliminals (and magick, even) are examples of the amazingly powerful minds He has blessed us with? Further, if your intentions are good, and especially if they have the potential to help others, would a loving God consider that bad? Further still, would a forgiving God not forgive us for trying to do our best to bring good into the world? Perhaps you disagree with this opinion, and that is perfectly fine. You don't have to take my word for it. If you're Christian, ask God yourself, and follow where that leads. In the end, no matter what your religion or belief system or creed, you have to do what is best for you - and the best for you is all I want.
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