If I get a tarot card readings and I am a Christian, does the Bible say this is wrong?
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It depends.  \n\nIn Genesis, divination seems to be okay with YHVH and treated as a normal activity.\nhttp://bible1.crosswalk.com/OnlineStudyBible/bible.cgi?passage=ge+30:27&version=niv&context=1&showtools=1\nhttp://bible1.crosswalk.com/OnlineStudyBible/bible.cgi?passage=ge+44:5&version=niv&context=1&showtools=1\nhttp://bible1.crosswalk.com/OnlineStudyBible/bible.cgi?passage=ge+44:15&version=niv&context=1&showtools=1\n\nIts treated similarly in Numbers 22 & 23\nhttp://bible1.crosswalk.com/OnlineStudyBible/bible.cgi?passage=nu+22:7&version=niv&context=1&showtools=1\nhttp://bible1.crosswalk.com/OnlineStudyBible/bible.cgi?passage=nu+23:23&version=niv&context=1&showtools=1\n\nHowever, in many many other places its a distinct no-no.  Its equated with rebellion, paganism, and uncleanliness.\nhttp://bible1.crosswalk.com/OnlineStudyBible/bible.cgi?passage=le+19:26&version=niv&context=1&showtools=1\nhttp://bible1.crosswalk.com/OnlineStudyBible/bible.cgi?passage=de+18:10&version=niv&context=1&showtools=1\nhttp://bible1.crosswalk.com/OnlineStudyBible/bible.cgi?passage=de+18:14&version=niv&context=1&showtools=1\nhttp://bible1.crosswalk.com/OnlineStudyBible/bible.cgi?passage=jos+13:22&version=niv&context=1&showtools=1\nhttp://bible1.crosswalk.com/OnlineStudyBible/bible.cgi?passage=1sa+15:23&version=niv&context=1&showtools=1\nhttp://bible1.crosswalk.com/OnlineStudyBible/bible.cgi?passage=2ki+17:17&version=niv&context=1&showtools=1\nhttp://bible1.crosswalk.com/OnlineStudyBible/bible.cgi?passage=2ki+21:6&version=niv&context=1&showtools=1\nhttp://bible1.crosswalk.com/OnlineStudyBible/bible.cgi?passage=2ch+33:6&version=niv&context=1&showtools=1\nhttp://bible1.crosswalk.com/OnlineStudyBible/bible.cgi?passage=isa+2:6&version=niv&context=1&showtools=1\n\nBut why this discrepancy?\n\nThe answer lies in Micah 3 and Ezekiel 13:\nhttp://bible1.crosswalk.com/OnlineStudyBible/bible.cgi?passage=eze+13:23&version=niv&context=1&showtools=1\nhttp://bible1.crosswalk.com/OnlineStudyBible/bible.cgi?passage=mic+3:6&version=niv&context=1&showtools=1\n\nDivination is fine if you are righteous, but if you are not righteous its sinful.  So at this point, its a matter of whether or not you want to gamble.  Are you willing to bet YHVH that you're righteous enough to perform divination?
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But I am not wrong, unless you think the Bible is wrong!\nAnd if the Bible is not wrong, then you should examine your beliefs, and you will come to the conclusion you should convert to Judaism.\n\nThe place i look to see what i should believe, and to check against to see if other beliefs are wrong is the Bible, the Hebrew Scriptures, and when i check i check in the original Hebrew.\n\nHere is what it says, in contrast to Christianity:::\n\nThe Christian understanding is that the Messiah, Jesus, died for the sins of the people. The messiah is supposed to be a human sacrifice that is the blood sacrifice necessary for the forgiveness of sin.\n\nBut we are taught in our Torah that no one can die for the sins of another. In Deuteronomy 24:16 it specifically says this:\n\nDeuteronomy 24:16 The fathers shall not \nbe put to death for the children, neither \nshall the children be put to death for\nthe fathers: \nevery man shall be put to death for his \nown sin (eesh b'chet-o yumatu).\n\nIn Exodus 32:30-35, Moses tries to offer himself to atone for the sins of the people. To be written out of Gd's book, means to be written out of the Book of Life, which means Moses was asking to die for the sins of the People. Gd's response is No, it does not work that way, each man dies for his own sin:\n\nExodus 32:30-35 And it came to pass on the \nmorrow, that Moses said unto the people, \nYe have sinned a great sin: and now I will \ngo up unto the Etrnl; perhaps I shall make \nan atonement for your sin. And Moses \nreturned unto the Etrnl, and said, Oh, \nthis people have sinned a great sin, and \nhave made them gods of gold. Yet now, if \nthou wilt forgive their sin--; and if not, \nblot me, I pray thee, out of thy book \nwhich thou hast written. And the Etrnl \nsaid unto Moses, Whosoever hath sinned \nagainst me, him will I blot out of my \nbook. \n\nThe whole of chapter 18 of the book of Ezekiel is about this idea, that no one can die for someone else's sin. Further, this chapter of Ezekiel teaches us that all we have to do for Gd's forgiveness is to stop doing the Bad and start doing the Good, and Gd will forgive us.\n\nSo, the Bible is clear, no one can die for the sins of another, and this means that Jesus cannot die for anyone else's sins.\n\nChristians also believe that one needs a blood sacrifice for the forgiveness of sin, that one who does not have such a blood sacrifice will die in their sins, and go to hell, except for the sacrifice of Jesus.\n\nThis, too, is UnBiblical. The Bible describes blood sacrifices for the forgiveness of sin in the Book of Leviticus. But it is in Leviticus itself, in the middle of the discussion of the sin sacrifices, that we are taught that we do not need a blood sacrifice to be forgiven for our sins. Offering a blood sacrifice was an expensive thing to do for the family offering the animal. Was forgiveness then, to be only for the rich? No, because if one could not afford a blood sacrifice then one who sins could bring flour, which has no blood and no life as their sacrifice, and Gd forgave them!\n\nLeviticus 5:11-13; But if he be not able to \nbring two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, \nthen he that sinned shall bring for his \noffering the tenth part of an ephah of fine \nflour for a sin offering; he shall put no oil \nupon it, neither shall he put any \nfrankincense thereon: for it is a sin \noffering.\n\nFurthermore, read the Book of Jonah. In Jonah, the People of Ninevah do three things in order to be forgiven by Gd. They fast, they pray for forgiveness, and they stop doing the Bad and start doing the Good, and Gd forgave them! This is exactly what we do on Yom Kippur, we fast, we pray for forgiveness, and, hopefully, we stop doing the Bad and start doing the Good, and Gd forgives us. And what book do we read on Yom Kippur afternoon? The Book of Jonah!\n\nJonah 3:7-10 And he caused it to be proclaimed \nand published through Ninevah, by the decree \nof the King and his noble
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Yes. \n\nI have always had a belief and have been reading Tarot for a couple of years. \n\nI shock myself when I do reeadings and people tell me I am absolutely spot on. \n\nI have also had some amazing experiences during meditation. \n\nI think it is something to be treated with respect and not taken for granted or messed around with though.
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Okay, I actually worked as a psychic (Tarot Reader) for awhile.  Yes, their readings can be accurate but generally are too broad to be of value.  No, I do not believe in psychics with a few notable exceptions I have yet to be able to investigate deeply enough to comment on.\n\nHowever, if you are talking about some general "psychic type" of things, such as Tarot readings, they can be quite accurate but usually they are just terrible because most readers have no clue how to use the cards .  It depends on the reader.  I would never say, "You will meet a dark haired man who will change your life" or "Someone in your family has lied to you" or "Who is the blonde woman you work with?  She is bad."  I NEVER do that, but some do.  If someone acts like Miss Cleo run like a rabbit away, far far away.  To be blunt, if you are given a reading and they say "this is your future" they are lying.  They might not know they are, but they are.
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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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The cards themselves are merely a tool.  The skill and ability of the reader is what matters.\n\nIf you're considering having a reading, try to find someone reputable in your area.  That may sound like an oxymoron, but not everyone is out to dupe others.  There ARE those who believe in what they are doing.\n\nMy advice would be to check your local yellow pages under metaphysical.  Avoid the ones who go by names like Princess Whatsit, Queen Mystica, or Cassandra.  Look for Julies, Karens, etc.  The less outer trappings, the better.
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For those who believe, the Bible is a living book.  Which means that the words today are as true as they were yesterday, today, and tomorrow.  When you find new understanding of the scripture it is a little of both going on.  God knows that no one can understand everything all at one time, and he knows that we all learn in different ways.  When scripture messages are "revealed" to you, that is a revelation that God sent to you in a way that you needed to understand it at a time you needed to understand it. Now if you interpret, and it is not God's will, he will find a way to "reveal" that too.  Because if you believe and are truly faithful, God will always provide you with the tools and the information you need.  So, even if you interpret (yourself) and it is a wrong interpretation because you got in the way of your own understanding, God will reveal it to you when you need it.  That is why being a Christian is a journey.  If we all had the ability to read, understand, and apply absolutely everything, then the journey would be over. So, sometimes you will be confused, sometimes you will stumble...but if you are a believer and you ask...he will pick you up when you fall. Just be open and accepting of your revelations as they come and keep studying. Good luck and God Bless.
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I'm a big believer that it's not a sin.  I think that a lot of what was put in the Bible were simply rules for staying safe and healthy.  I think at the time you couldn't separate the culture from the religion (even now it's hard to separate the Jewish religion from the Jewish culture) so when they had a cultural issue to deal with it was dealt with in the same way as religious issues.\n\nThink about this - is it really wrong to cook and eat pig or was it maybe that if the pig wasn't cooked properly you could get sick and die.  I would suggest that gambling is the same -- it's just a numbers game and if you want to wager your own money that you can beat the house (which statistically you won't do) then it's not a sin, it's just the smartest thing in the world.  \n\nOf course, it can lead you down a slippery slope to addiction and losing so much that your family is out on the street, but then that would be the problem, not some guy who wants to spend his Saturday night playing a numbers game.  \n\nAs far as your last statement, if you agree with the premise that gambling is a sin, then yes, that would be too.  Think about it like this.  If I killed you and took $1 million off your body and gave it to charity -- it's still a sin.  If I robbed you and gave it away, still a sin.  My argument would be that the premise is wrong, gambling isn't a sin.\n\n(A lot of churches have Bingo night - sounds a lot like gambling to me)
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Oh my, no you won't. And I am sure there are those that could quote verse upon verse, usually out of context, to persuade you it is so.  From a christian stand point, which is what your friend is supposedly espousing, are these not the very people you should showing God's love to?\nIs this Wiccan person forcing you to her company, her beliefs, her spirituality?  My guess is no. If you want to be a christian be one, but ask yourself not what a host of disjointed verses can be construed to mean, but simply if Christ  met this woman, what would he do, how would he treat her. Christ's message is love. If you do not believe in the christian teachings, this should be of noconsequence to you. It seems the offensive party here is the "friend" that deems you should Judge others based on her beliefs.
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Probably! To the bible everything is wrong if your not a true believer and follow everyone of there stupid rules!\n\nP.S. don't care if ya'll hate the answer! Because that's what i've learned trying to be friends with christians! See how far it got me?
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your first rule of reading the bible you need to accept that it does not make sense and it is full of contradictions\nit is only a book of fairy tales
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The answer is in your question. You claim you are a "God" fearing woman, right?  Then you are either a believer with unshakable faith, or,  you occasionally practice what is preached to you from the pulpit. God is not intimidated by tarot cards or those who dabble with it.  God has not given us a spirit of fear.  Prayer for your confused mother-in-law is needed.  God can and will remove the scales from her eyes and make her heart of stone a heart of flesh.  Trust in God's power to change her.  You have to believe...."faith, the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not yet seen"...be a silent witness, do not become the Holy Spirit around her, that job is already taken.  Pray that God will intervene on behalf of her soul and the entire families spiritual condition.
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Fortune telling I believe is evil... I guess it is how you understand the meaning of that...  What I'm trying to say is revelators and mystics have been in 'Good' practice for many centuries (even with in the Christian church).  Look at Moses... he was not evil.  And Joseph of Egypt interpreted dreams for prisoners and the Pharoe.  To reveal 'what is' cannot be considered evil.  The thing here is to remember that in using Tarot... the cards are not endowed with any power. The cards are not a crystal ball.  The Tarot is a tool to help reveal your own intuition.  This intuition was given to you by divine grace and in that spirit... I find no evil.
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These contradictions are natural and expected if you think of these books as ancient writings.\n\nBut they can be confusing and frustrating if you believe the books are THE WORD OF GOD.
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The christian Easter has passed but the Christian orthodox one hasn't arrived yet(not sure)I'm not sue which one you ar referring to. I will answer the question anyway. Personally a greeting card would be fine with me I have received cards from from non-christians, and have given greeting cards for passover and Ramadan.  I don't see a problem with it.
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I don't think gambling is in the bible. But being a good steward with what God has blessed you with is in the bible.\nGod giveth and God can take it away.
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No the Bible does not.  Those who say differently are seeing what they want to see in the scripture.  There is a world of difference in the very concept of what the Bible was condemning and what one would call a psychic today.\nHowever, if you feel it might be bad for you, then do not go to one and do not use anything connected with one.  These is a quote from the Bible that is relevant to this discussion:\n“… your sons and your daughters will prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams and your young men shall see visions.”