A lot of people think using incense and performing rituals is some form of devil worship because they are naive about the true intention and healing nature of such things.
Magic isn’t evil. Connecting with the earth isn’t evil. Using crystals and sage isn’t evil. God, Creator, Spirit created these things. Modern magic is forging a deep connection with the Earth around us, and accessing its powers to help us heal and restore ourselves. Yet, too many people automatically think of pentacles and satan worshipping because they don’t know any better, and they die on hills over something they know nothing about.
Rituals have been important to humans throughout history. The Catholic church burns incense, and it’s widely accepted, but let a woman do it in her home, and it’s suddenly satanic.
Anyone who bakes birthday cakes and puts candles on them is participating in a form of ritual. Many years ago, candles would be placed on a cake to represent the glowing moon, and their smoke would carry wishes and prayers to the sky-dwelling gods.
Celebrating Thanksgiving is a ritual with its sacrifice of a living creature. Everyone gathers together to consume the turkey while reflecting on what they’re thankful for.
So, there’s no need to pull out the pitchforks and torches when you see someone using magic or rituals to heal themselves and create a life that feels meaningful to them.
As someone who has worked endlessly to overcome various traumas in my life, including religious trauma from years of being shamed and judged in a Church environment, this is my way of communing with God, our creator.
Magic and rituals are often used to heal from trauma, and sometimes with far greater benefits than clinical methods.
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