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11-30-03

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Originally Posted by Shattered Dream
Healing from anyone other than an ordained minister seems to be frowned upon by the Church. As a non-Christian I do not understand how healing a person can be 'bad', although I have spoken to Christians who say that the healing power is coming from Satan if it is not from within the Church. This attitude discourages some Christians from seeking healing or training to heal.
On the flipside many healers now talk about Spirit Guides and Angels, which alienates those Christians who may feel that working with spirits is wrong. I think that healing should be non-denominational. What do you think?
The idea that Satan (in this case the Devil) is healing people to lead them away from Jesus, is just ludicrous. It reflects the nature of Christianity as a closed religion/worldview. In reality, if someone diverting an unknown energy force to cure disease or to mend physical damage was possible, it could only be positive. It would be a wonderful thing and should not be constrained by the personal beliefs of any group but adopted by all societies and cultures.


~As soon as a religion comes to dominate it has as its opponents all those who would have been its first disciples. ~ Nietzsche


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