Black Magic ...
By white_snake
@white_snake (643)
India
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@zack_3004 (1207)
• Malaysia
21 Jan 07
yes i believe it.
Black magic or dark magic is magic that draws on malevolent powers.
History
In modern times, people who identify as witches and warlocks will use the term to describe the bad magic that they do not do in contrast with the good white magic that they do profess to practice.
Black magic would be invoked to kill, injure, or cause destruction, or for personal gain without regard to harmful consequences to others. As a term, "black magic" is normally used to describe a form of ritual that some group or person does not approve of. Not everything that is called black magic truly has malevolent intentions behind it.
Magic like this is used to directly harm one's opponent in role playing games like Final Fantasy, for example. The opposite of dark magic is white magic. Since the words "black magic" have a negative connotation in American TV-Y rated TV shows, this phrase is used instead of "black magic" on Magical DoReMi.
Black magic in various religions
Black magic is regarded as dangerous and potent in all religious beliefs. Christianity is a prominent example of this, which of course entails a history of segregation, purging and witch hunts. In the Christian faith, black magic is regarded as the work of The Devil, and the agents of darkness. Eve is the believed reason for magic entering the world, as Sammael the fallen opened her eyes to the secrets of existence, and thus forbidden magical secrets entered the world, hence why women have been widely subject to prejudice throughout History. In the Pagan faith, magic is considered only as good or as evil as the intent for which it is cast. Black magic is a heresy in Paganism, as even using it in vengeance against an enemy is considered un-pagan and an exploitation of the powers we possess. When Goddess' or God's powers are invoked for harmful practices, this is considered an offence against them, and the promulgation into darkness. Women here are honoured in this particular faith and for these practices, unlike in Christianity. Magic is encouraged to better one's or those around that person's life. Other main religions such as Judaism and Buddhism hold a heavy stance against black magic.
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