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Christian Magic and Thaumaturgy, part 2.

As with all religions and metaphysical systems, a belief in the existence of a supernatural realm is essential.  Within the Christian paradigm, the following components articulate a particular theology and a particular belief in the supernatural. I apologise beforehand for the large amount of biblical quotes that follow but as Aleister Crowley is alleged to have said, the last and best book of Magick in existence is the Bible. THE TRINITY The Triune God of which much has been written by theologians and which comprises God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit or Paraclete. This concept stems from Greek Philosophy and has lost its accessibility today somewhat. Dogma and doctrine make it even more unpalatable for today’s average secular person in the West. It is essential to seek a manageable understanding for  us who are not theologians always bearing in mind the proviso that the Trinity is a mystery. Fray Ramon from the Discalced Carmelites of the Mon...

In Defense of Magic: on the Occult and Thaumaturgy, part 1.

12:4 Now there are diversities of graces, but the same Spirit; 12:5 And there are diversities of ministries, but the same Lord; 12:6 And there are diversities of operations, but the same God, who worketh all in all. 12:7 And the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man unto profit. 12:8 To one indeed, by the Spirit, is given the word of wisdom: and to another, the word of knowledge, according to the same Spirit; 12:9 To another, faith in the same spirit; to another, the grace of healing in one Spirit; 12:10 To another, the working of miracles; to another, prophecy; to another, the discerning of spirits; to another, diverse kinds of tongues; to another, interpretation of speeches. 12:11 But all these things one and the same Spirit worketh, dividing to everyone according as he will. Corinthians 12:4-11 Thaumaturgy can be described as the ability to change things in the material realm or physical plane. This is done through the invocation of Higher Beings, prayers, sp...