Is it heretical for a Christian to watch Dark Shadows?
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I'm sorry Brigid, but I have to agree with Dan.  Even though we may not watch something with the particular reason in mind, Dark Shadows is still glorifying the occult world.  I came up in that type of environment as a child, any horror movie or book I wanted to read was allowed, and I have to say it did damage.  I remember actually seeing the Exorcist for the first time when I was 7 years old.  It terrified me, as in soul deep terror.  I was really afraid to turn 13 because that was the age the girl was when she became possessed.\n\nI say all of this to say, there are gateways and doors leading into places that we really don't need to be going.\nI serve JESUS CHRIST now, and because of that, I don't need to go back where I have been already...don't want to be like Lot's wife and find myself destroyed for looking back.\n\nGOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU IN HIS CARE BRIGID!
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Starting to have?  Please!  When have they ever?  I've been in the tv industry and believe me, there is a plan to steal your hearts and minds.  The plan is this.  To make you think good things are bad and bad things are good.  See, Lucifer wants to make us self-destruct.  It is the only way He can strike back at God.  And we fall for it.  We accept things now that would have appalled our parents and grandparents.  We are dead emotionally and spiritually.  There is only one hope.
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I'm a catholic and you know i never even thought of that. Glad you did and pointed it out. As far as Don up there maybe the reason he didn't go see it. Is because he's to much of a chicken, he would realize what kind of person he really is. He claims to be a christain but is always bashing the catholics. Calling us a perverted & cult like religion. A true christain doesn't bash another for their beliefs and religious practices. They are kind and understanding. If you are a christain and honestly feel  that some other religion is wrong the best  thing to do is pray for those ppl, not bash them . Thats the true christian way.
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It depends on the sect.  Some still don't believe it and chalk it up to demonic possession.  But most see it for what it is, an illness that needs proper treatment.
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:}\nNo there aren't any "good" ones anywhere4e. they are all involved in Sin. the more accurate they are , the more likely they have found favor with the dark side.
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Watched a programme about the Di Vinci Code last night and one of the dudes on there was from the Catholic Church. He said something quite profound 'to remove error' which was used to describe how they managed to convert people to Christanity. In other words pagans were removed from the equation thus ensuring that people followed the 'path' or were sentanced to death. \nUnder the light of death would you convert to such a belief system?
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No I haven't seen them. We have the Bible to let us know what God wants, how to be saved, how to live the christian life, etc.\n\nThis is a trick of demons. the Bible says Satan can come as a being of light.\n\n2 Cor. 11:14 And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.
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I'm Christian and I believe that being able to communicate with ghosts is a gift not a curse.\nIn fact Christians should know this because in the bible it says that one of the gifts from the holy spirit is a 6th sense. I'm not sure where it says this but I do know that it does say it because I read it. I would love to be able to speak to spirits and I think that anyone who can is truly blessed. Besides, I think that it's the Catholic Christians who say that it's a curse, but I'm not certain. Now that you have me thinking you should also ask; If you can speak to the dead than does this mean your possessed? I mean come on. These Christians must have a lot of sins that they need to cover up if they feel the need to tell someone that they're being influenced by the devil. After all isn't it true that your more likely to tell someone what their doing wrong when in fact it's you who's doing something wrong?
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Nobody likes them TV Christians. \nAs long as he's not begging for money he has to give a good sermon to keep the suckers sending cash.\nIt's ok to listen but don't send money to support him.
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Hey Roxy, please don't freak out, and you are not a failure. \nI do understand you. \nI am a christian and I have the same gift too. And the answer is: yes and no.\n\nYes, if you are using the talent to do evil, or to help the devil to accomplish their goals.\nNo, if you are to use your talent to glorify the kingdom of God. In my denomination, people with such talent are accomodated - as long as it is coming from Holy Spirit.\n\nMany of today's scientific discovery were once considered sorcery centuries ago. Copernicus(16th century) was almost burned to death just because he said that earth is not the center of universe, until he took back his theory. \nWe tend to categorize what we dont understand(scientificaly), to be the sorcery. Many what considered sorcery is now scientific facts, because science has evolved so much to prove its truth.\n\nBut, there are still so many uncharted abilities that human capable of doing, and we call it psychic. And yet we still do the same mistake our ancestors did, aka the modern witch hunt. \nOne day men will invent the technology to prove psychic fenomena scientificaly. \n\nBut I also must warn you, not all psychic fenomena is coming from God. The devil can deceive you into believing it was from God. That's why we must be really really close to Holy Spirit to be able to tell the difference. Let no enemy deceive us.\n\nOnce again, if you use your gift to glorify the Lord, you will not go to hell because of this.
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nope your not a dork. i will not watch them at all. and i will say no to anyone who plays them in my house.\nsome of those horror shows are true, and that realy scares me.\nstand up for yourself and say NO.
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A Christian should be mindful to avoid the occult lest Satan gain a foothold in your life. Not that Jesus couldn't overcome him, but why invite evil into your life willingly?
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Yes, its demonic. The demons provide witches, fortune tellers etc with supernatural powers to forsee future events etc. I stay away from it.
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WE HAVE THE HOLY GHOST.\nTHEN THERE ARE DEMONS.\nSOULS DO NOT WALK THE EARTH,ONCE DEAD.\nDEVILS AND DEMONDS ARE REAL.\nWHEN YOU PLAY WITH THEM\nYOU CAN GET IN REAL TROUBLE.\nBUT MOST OF THE SHOWS ARE A JOKE.
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--------------------------\nWARNING! WARNING! WARNING!\n--------------------------\n\nYes, I have. However, your question is dangerous. Satan loves to disguise himself with any form found most comfortable. Even, "an angel of light":\n\n2CORINTHIANS 11:14 And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.\n\nFor this reason, you can not judge an angel by his appearance. Only the Holy Spirit knows which angels are loyal to Him, and which are rebellious. Only those washed by the blood of Christ can be baptized with the Holy Spirt. Only those who believe in their heart, and confess with their mouth that Jesus Christ is the Son of God come in the flesh as a man can be cleansed with the blood of Christ.\n\nAlso, no matter how many angels anyone has seen, we do not put our faith in them, as they did not die for us. We keep our faith in Christ:\n\nCOLOSSIANS 3:17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, [do] all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.\n\nDo not worship angels, for Christ is the only God:\n\nEXODUS 34:14 For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name [is] Jealous, [is] a jealous God:
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What do you mean by gothic in the first place? Well if you mean gothic like people exhibiting a fascination with death and darkness, then it doesn't exactly glorify God right? Jesus died for us at the cross. He defeated death when he rose again from the dead. He made us right with God. That equals hope, hope, hope. The dark elements of gothic culture is contradictory to the hope of Christianity.\n\nHowever, if it's simply "superficial gothic" you're referring to, like someone who's into lots of black clothing nailpolish eyeliner blahblahblah and it has nothing to do with the condition of the heart ,then it's fine.
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You can start looking in Deut.28:  It will tell you some things, and if you have a study Bible, should give you more scriptures to go too.  Seeking a Spirit Guide is not a good thing.  First of all, that will open doors for evil spirits to come and deceive you.  Remember, satan comes as a angel of light.  He is the Father of Lies, and it is his job to deceive you in all ways.  Even if you do find a spirit guide, then you are in really big spiritual trouble.  They are not what they appear to be, or what you may think they are.  They are demon spirits!!!!!!  The only Spirit Guide you need is The Holy Spirit, He will guide you into all truth.  Any other spirit is not of God.  Please, do not go into that realm.  Seek Jesus, He is The Way, The Truth, and the Live.  God Bless You