Content

Chapter 1. Occult phenomena

Chapter 2. Astrology

Chapter 3. Demons

Chapter 4. Parapsychology

Chapter 5. Satan and Satanism

Chapter 6. Witchcraft and witchcraft

Conclusion

Chapter 1

OCCULT PHENOMENA

In this book we will try to describe the deeds of Satan and the occult kingdom from the point of view of what the Bible says about them. At the same time, we would like to paint an objective picture of the state of affairs and avoid sensationalism.

WHAT IS "OCCULT"?

The word "occult" comes from the Latin "osсultus" and contains the idea of hidden, secret and mysterious objects. David Hoover, author of Answering the Challenge of the Occult, names three essential characteristics of the occult:

1. The occult deals with secret or hidden objects.

2. The occult involves manipulations and events that supposedly depend on human capabilities that lie beyond the five senses.

3. The occult is connected with the supernatural, with the presence of angelic or demonic forces.

Occultism manifests itself in at least the following forms: witchcraft, magic, palmistry, fortune-telling, ouija boards, card reading, Satanism, spiritism, possession, and the use of crystal balls. There is much more to add to this list.

C.S. Lewis once remarked, "There are two equally powerful and opposing misconceptions about demons. Some do not believe in them, others believe in them and have an unnecessary and unhealthy interest in them. The demons themselves are happy with both mistakes and greet both the materialist and the lover of black magic with equal enthusiasm."

A WORD OF WARNING