Unit One : Satanism & the Occult

• The basic teachings of the group are listed below in the unit summary. To learn more on
  how to defend against these teachings check out the apologetic links below the summary. To learn more about what the group itself says, check out the links at the bottom of the page.

• "...In the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;" - I Tim. 4:1

  Unit Summary
  1. It is estimated that 50 to 60 million Americans are involved to some degree in the occult.
  2. One major area of the occult is Mantic Behavior which includes, astrology, tarot cards, palmistry, numerology, crystal balls, channeling, and other psychic phenomena.
  3. Black and White Magic is a second area of the occult. White Magic is also known as wicca or white witchcraft, which teachers that there is a universal power source to tap into that can be used for good. Black Magic teaches that there are both good and bad sources of power. Example of both types in form of witches sorcerers and such are prevalent in today's society and are becoming more and more acceptable.
  4. Satanism is the third area of the occult. This is a worship and allegiance to Satan.

  "There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or and observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch, or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer." - Deut. 18:10-11

  Check out the links below to find out more about this group.

• Apologetic Sites Critical of the Occult

  *Note- The doctrinal stances of each of the apologetic web-sites listed below are not necessarily the same as Covenant Christian School or the Protestant Reformed denomination that supports our school. Use these links with discernment.

  Biblical Perspective on the Occult
  Contemporary Satanism
  Halloween
  Occult Philosophy
  What is the Occult?