Ouija Believe It?

Catholic Answers ^ | October 29, 2014 | Hector Molina

[Coleus]

When I was a kid, we used to play with the Magic 8 Ball.    Today, I think it's almost as bad as the Ouija board.

[FourtySeven]

That is an exceedingly bad idea. I tried the same thing when I was a child and the devil took my challenge, and proceeded to body-slam me spiritually for the next 30 years.

We aren’t God or St. Michael the Archangel for that matter. Don’t mess with the devil. We aren’t able to offensively battle him, to pick a fight with him and win, even with all the sacramentals in the world.

[defconw]

"If you believe in the unseen world at all, in any way, why would you think there were only good things in it"?

A most excellent point. When I taught 7th graders for Confirmation this subject aways came up. It may very well be a harmless toy, BUT... why risk it? There are many other toys to play with.

[defconw]

So a few dopes means the the Catholic Church needs to stop functioning immediately? What is your point exactly?

This may shock you! There are LOTS of stupid and or vulnerable people walking around. Some might even sit next to you in church.

[houeto]

Why is it always a dog that supposedly has the ability to see “evil forces”?

I believe that God created dogs with that ability. Maybe not all dogs though. Not sure

Years ago we had a mini dachshund named Sam. He was the sweetest thing and just loved all people. One day we were sitting at the kitchen bar when the doorbell rang. I headed to the door with Sam in tow, tail wagging ninety to nothing like, Oh boy! Oh boy! We've got company! The instant I opened the front door Sam jumped back and flew into a rage, barking, growling, fangs bared. He would not stop. I had to put him in the back yard.

The person standing on the other side of the glass door was my MIL, whom I had never met. I let her in. She stayed and visited for a while then left. One of the creepiest women I have ever met. A couple of years later she was put away after the Galveston Co. authorities discovered 57 dead cats inside her house. That dog knew something, instantly, from the other side of a glass door.

He had no way or even time to use his sense of smell. Sam 'saw' something.

[Coleus]

So a few dopes means the the Catholic Church needs to stop functioning immediately? >>

Where on earth did I write that???? you have a big imagination.

[RichInOC]

It’s like Ebola. It might be really hard to get on the wrong side of it…but why take the chance?

[defconw]

"There are so many Catholics who believe in luck, charms, are superstitious, follow horoscopes, use tarot cards, etc., and many more who want to consult mediums to talk to the dead...they follow Theresa Caputo and John Edward, who both claim to be practicing Catholics".

I must have misunderstood your remark.

[Coleus]

yes, you sure did. there are millions of people who watch and follow Theresa Caputo on her show on the learning channel and the same who watched Crossing Over with John Edward, Theresa can pack any venue. And find a Catholic church that still raises money from Bingo games, you will see plenty of good luck charms and superstitions there too.

[Beowulf9]

Regarding the ouija board being ‘intent’ that is what I believe religion used for evil purposes is. Get rid of religion and the evil doers will find another avenue.

[wintertime]

My husband and friends as teens had an experience with a Ouija board. One of the friends was told she would move and even given the name of the street. A few months later her father was transferred in his job and the parents bought a house on a street named by the Ouija board.

True story.

Personally, my husband and I will have nothing to do with the occult. Won't even see movies on the subject