#ancientmagicpractices

Searching for real magic is a personal quest. Religions work hard to keep us from this journey. They reframe things as evil to demonize them. Many cultures view the terms craft and magic as off-limits, evil, and taboo. This branding is effective in keeping people from researching the origin of ancient magic practices.Some terms, symbols, or names have a negative connotation. Often, this negative image or reputation is not an accident but intentional. It results from branding by those in charge of the culture. If you know your magic and the meaning of the terms, you open doors that the culture doesn't want you to know.Searching for Real MagicA term can acquire a negative reputation for several reasons. These could include actions, people, or other things we associate with the word. For instance, the swastika has a negative worldwide image, but this symbol was used by Hinduism long before Germany adopted it in World War II.Most people associate the term the Craft with a movie by the same name (1). This film takes some liberties to sensationalize the use of the Craft and magic. It is the story of a new coven of witches and their searching for real magic.Everything depends on who is in charge of the cultural narrative. Whoever programs and controls the cultural narrative controls the culture. When a religion has control, it programs the culture with its values and beliefs, which often include bias and prejudice.So, who is really in charge? Is it religion that programs the values and beliefs of the culture? Social media is just another one of its tools. Read the full article

Searching for real magic is a personal quest. Religions work hard to keep us from this journey. They reframe things as evil to demonize them. Many cultures view the terms craft and magic as off-limits, evil, and taboo. This branding is effective in keeping people from researching the origin of ancient magic practices.Some terms, symbols, or names have a negative connotation. Often, this negative image or reputation is not an accident but intentional. It results from branding by those in charge of the culture. If you know your magic and the meaning of the terms, you open doors that the culture doesn't want you to know.Searching for Real MagicA term can acquire a negative reputation for several reasons. These could include actions, people, or other things we associate with the word. For instance, the swastika has a negative worldwide image, but this symbol was used by Hinduism long before Germany adopted it in World War II.Most people associate the term the Craft with a movie by the same name (1). This film takes some liberties to sensationalize the use of the Craft and magic. It is the story of a new coven of witches and their searching for real magic.Everything depends on who is in charge of the cultural narrative. Whoever programs and controls the cultural narrative controls the culture. When a religion has control, it programs the culture with its values and beliefs, which often include bias and prejudice.So, who is really in charge? Is it religion that programs the values and beliefs of the culture? Read the full article