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Jesus Christ versus
Reiki TO THE HONOR AND GLORY OF JESUS CHRIST!
Introduction The Word of God is infallible. Reiki is here measured against the Word of God. This document is in reaction to Reiki practitioners endeavours to have their methods being accepted in health care institutions, especially amongst children. Notwithstanding the total lack of scientific proof as to the efficacy thereof in any healing process. Such inroads have already been made elsewhere and this short introduction is aimed at all, Christians and Reiki practitioners included, who might lack background in the relationship of the True and Living God and Reiki. An appeal is hereby made to all Reiki practitioners and those valuing it to repent, come to Christ, acknowledge Him as God and finally tap into the real Power of this universe in the humility befitting a sinner and thus experience true freedom, true peace and eternal healing and the bliss of sharing this grace! Purpose The purpose of this inquiry is to find answers to questions and shed light on areas of thought and practice which under normal circumstances are unknown or at best clouded and hence not understood.
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Note: If not otherwise indicated, quotes from the Bible are from the King James Version (AV) What is understood by the Occult? Some definitions: The word occult comes from the Latin word occultus (clandestine, hidden, secret), referring to "knowledge of the hidden1 • Angelic and demonic forces play a large part in the practices which make up a part of the occultic world. Some of those practices entail the use of astrology, fortune telling, the Ouija Board, spirit channeling, and witchcraft2 • Regarding the connection with spiritualism: Spiritualism also differs from occult movements, such as the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn or the contemporary Wiccan covens, in that spirits are not contacted to obtain magical powers (with the exception of power for healing). For example, Madame Blavatsky (183191), the founder of the Theosophical Society, only practiced mediumship to contact powerful spirits capable of conferring esoteric knowledge. Blavatsky did not believe these spirits were deceased humans, and held beliefs in reincarnation different from the views of most Spiritualists.[2] Spiritualists at that time viewed Theosophy as unscientific and both occultist and cult-like. Theosphists viewed Spiritualism as unsophisticated and uncosmopolitan.[7]3 [It is important to note the above caveat with the exception of power for healing] • As many groupings would like to distance themselves from the occult, the occult having a negative connotation, it is interesting to note that there is a definite coherency amongst groupings which are, even by their owns standards, part of the occult, see http://www.darklinks.com/doccult.html 4 • On http://www.occultresearch.org/cults-explained.htm no attempt is made to define occult (although the word is used in their name)5 and cult is broadly defined as anything not Christian. • The Ontario Religioustolerance.org6 define the occult as A set of mostly unrelated divination and/or spiritual practices or activities which appear to tap into forces that have not been explained by science, and which are not conventional practices seen in traditional religions.7 no explanation is given as to their definition of words like traditional religions According to occultists the following will resort under the term occult8: • Divination: Various harmless methods of foretelling the future: • Astrology: The concept that one's future is dependent upon the precise location of the sun, moon and planets at the time of birth. • I Ching: an ancient Chinese oracle book which some believe can be used to foretell the future, answer questions, etc. The practitioner generates a number from 1 to 64 by selecting sticks, or casting dice or coins. The oracle book assigns different meanings to each of the possible numbers. • Numerology: the practice of assigning a digit to each letter in a person's name, and deriving a series of numbers which have special significance to the person. 1http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Occult 29/07/2009 23:01:37 2 http://www.allabouttheoccult.org/the-occult.htm 29/07/2009 23:08:46 3 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spiritualism 29/07/2009 23:13:47 4 http://www.darklinks.com/doccult.html 29/07/2009 23:22:45 5 http://www.occultresearch.org/cults-explained.htm 29/07/2009 23:31:18 6 http://www.religioustolerance.org/ 08/02/2010 10:05:38 7 http://www.religioustolerance.org/occult1.htm 29/07/2009 23:42:30 8 http://www.religioustolerance.org/occult3.htm 29/07/2009 23:52:14 Jesus Christ vs Reiki
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Palm reading: foretelling a person's future by the creases in their palm and shape of their fingers. • Runes: a group of from 16 to 31 (typically 26) letters of an ancient Northern European alphabet. The letters are inscribed on small rocks or pieces of paper or plastic. A group is cast, and the future foretold from the runes that land inverted and not inverted, as well as from their position. • Scrying: A technique of producing visions of the future by gazing into a crystal ball, black mirror, bowl of water, hot coals from a fire, etc. • Tarot cards: fortune telling through the use of a pack of 78 Tarot cards which can be divided into four suites (wands, cups, pentacles and swords). 1 Each suite has number cards (ace to 10), a king, queen, knight and knave. In addition, there are 22 additional cards which form the greater arcana; they include the Chariot, High Priestess, Juggler, Lovers, Moon, Sun, Strength, Death, Devil, etc. The cards are shuffled; a few are dealt and laid in a specific formation (circle, cross, square, etc.). The cards are interpreted according to their inherent meaning, as modified by the significance of their location. • Teacup reading: foretelling the future by the shapes formed by tea leaves after a cup of tea has been consumed • Other methods: Future events have been predicted through the use of dice, dominos, dream interpretation, pendulum movements, playing cards, etc. • Religious and Spiritual Pursuits: These are normally a group of unrelated minority religions: • Eastern religions, such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, etc. • Syncretistic religions from the Caribbean, such as Santeria and Vodun. • Satanism. • Wicca, and other Neopagan religions. • Magick: This is a list that includes ceremonial magick and many other schools of practice involving rituals and spells. They are used to change the environment, in order to reach the magician's goals. According to the Caros9 Occult Lodge10 in Amsterdam the occult is a science involving inter alia: (from their study curriculum) 1. Discovery of ones self without limitations 2. Enhancing concentration possibilities 3. Projection of the unconscious 4. Analyze of the Complex of Feelings 5. Working with Tattwa Symbols 6. Realizing and working with emotional connections to the elements 7. Understand of certain magical treatments 8. Keeping control of your own emotions 9. Learning how to use the energy found within yourself 10. Working together in a group 11. Meditation 12. Psychometrics 13. Tests, when passed, the student enters into the next level During the second study year (first year neophyte) students study the following: 1. Plants and herbs 2. Magnetism 3. Tarot Cards 4. Crystal Ball 9 The non-profit organization Caros was set up in 1982 and was born out of a group of occultists, who called themselves "The Stork-Lodge", who were a group that made Amsterdam it's home in 1860. Using the knowledge that has survived through time this organization passes on this knowledge and has since created an excellent reputation in the realm of Occult Knowledge, Teachings and Rituals of Higher Magic, and Authentic Knowledge and Teachings of Wicca (i.e. Witchcraft). 10 http://www.caros.nl/frameset_uk.html 08/02/2010 09:35:03 Jesus Christ vs Reiki
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5 5. Pendulum Divining 6. Learning to protect ones self from psychic attack 7. Working with the emotional meanings of the elements 8. Telepathy 9. Chakras 10. Numerology 11. Astral travelling 12. Making healing potions, oils and extracts. 13. Creation of magical objects 14. The initiation of Neophytes 15. Magic writing of the Lodge 16. Tests, that when passed, allows the student to enter the next level of learning During the third year study year, ( second year neophyte) the students will be busy with the following subjects: 1. Creation of magical objects 2. Creation of a 24 hour long ritual that must be finished in the third year is required for initiation into the Caros Elders Lodge. In the Caros Elders Occultist Lodge the research and studies are infinite and go on in the areas of: 1. Tarot 2. Psychoscopie 3. Mirror- Pendulum- and Cristal magick 4. Reading Auras 5. Reincarnation 6. Earth Lay lines and Wichelroede 7. Kabbalism 8. Stigmatism 9. Magnetism and Somnambulism 10. Mediumship and Transformation 11. Telaesthesis 12. Ouija-board 13. Meditation 14. The Study of Herbs 15. Psychokinese 16. Automatic writing, speaking, drawing and painting 17. Out of body experiences 18. Hypnosis and self hypnosis 19. The Astral Plane 20. The Choker's 21. Numerology 22. Teleboulie 23. Radiesthesie 24. Telekinesis 25. Retroscopie 26. Psychic self defense [attack?] 11 This group also states that ...exercises are used to train one's self to get in touch with the collective consciousness of the Spiritual World12 Pastor John Piper defines the occult as : Anything dealing with the world of spirits or of supra-normal forces, dealings which are not oriented on Jesus Christ as He is revealed in the Bible13 with this definition he assumes the reality of a spirit world and the reality of those supra-normal forces. He assumes that the church makes a very grave mistake when it says those things only happen in another age or that only Godly people can perform miracles14. He is broad 11 http://www.caros.nl/frameset_uk.html 30/07/2009 00:08:08 12 http://www.caros.nl/frameset_uk.html 30/07/2009 00:10:49 13 http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=1050874564 30/07/2009 00:37:58 14 Exo 7:11-12 Jesus Christ vs Reiki
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6 in his definition and it includes anything from Satan worship to the reading of horoscopes15. He includes in cultic behaviour all séances, communicating with the dead, PSI, ESP all forms of supra-normal psychic phenomena real magic as opposed to sleight of hand tricks fortune telling, casting of spells, wearing of charms, use of ouija-boards, astrology etc.16 This definition would encompass the Biblical, i.e. Gods point of view as reflected in the Bible (see footnote 27). What has to be noted from the definition given by Piper, as representative of the Christian point of view, reflecting the Bibles perspective and other definitions is their similarity. In other words, although there are differences in nuances etc., broadly speaking the Christian definition and the non-Christian definition of the occult is the same. The Occult and Reiki In order to ascertain whether Reiki is part of the occult the following similitude should be noted: -getting guidance from spirits of dead or living persons or animals -connection and using of a higher force -the use of charms, stones and other objects -contact with angels -casting of spells -spiritual protection -chakras -chanting -necromancy Reiki would resort under the definition of occult as given by the Ontario Religioustolerance.org, to wit : A set of mostly unrelated divination and/or spiritual practices or activities which appear to tap into forces that have not been explained by science, and which are not conventional practices seen in traditional religions17 The broad similarity would have to be the use of not scientifically explainable spiritual forces to reach a certain objective. The latter also draws Reiki into the Biblical definition of the occult. Reiki is also defined as an emerging adjunctive therapy that claims to provide physical and psychological healing as well as an experience of spiritual connection.18 It is increasingly employed in counselling centres, hospitals, and even churches. Reiki is believed by many to be a safe, non-invasive healing intervention that draws individuals towards God.19 It is also said to be: 11 Then Pharaoh also called the wise men and the sorcerers: now the magicians of Egypt, they also did in like manner with their enchantments. 12 For they cast down every man his rod, and they became serpents: but Aaron's rod swallowed up their rods. 15 Jer 10:2 Thus saith the LORD, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them. 16 Deu 18:10-12 10 There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch, 11 Or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer. 12 For all that do these things are an abomination unto the LORD: and because of these abominations the LORD thy God doth drive them out from before thee. 17 http://www.religioustolerance.org/occult1.htm 08/02/2010 10:00:20 18 McClenton, Rhonda J , Spirits of the Lesser Gods, A Critical Examination of Reiki and Christ-centered Healing, Abstract from PhD Dissertation, 2005 19 McClenton, Rhonda J , Spirits of the Lesser Gods, A Critical Examination of Reiki and Christ-centered Healing, Abstract from PhD Dissertation, 2005 Jesus Christ vs Reiki
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7 An occult, new age healing technique developed by Japanese Buddhist monk Mikao Usui Sensei, based on Sanskrit sutras believed to relate to cosmic symbols used by the Buddha for healing. Sometimes described as a form of Shinto/Buddhist Qigong [the similarities of Reiki and Qigong are here 20. Healing energy is said to be channeled [sic] into a patient's body by laying on of hands... Practitioners claim the healing energy can also be applied long-distance (e.g. on mailing lists, people are sometimes asked to "send Reiki" to someone [or some disaster place21]. Buddhist also use the practice to help transcend the ego, and to see "Reality." Reiki is not a religion, but rather a religious practice. Popularized in the West as a New Age, alternative healing technique. Reiki practitioners say that Reiki is not taught, but rather "transferred" by a Reiki Master.22 Reiki is also described as a New Age healing technique based on an ancient Tibetan Buddhist healing system, rediscovered by Usui - and called Usui Shihi Ryoho - in the 1800s whilst ‘fasting’ on a ‘sacred’ mountain23. The ‘...juice of the universe...’ Channeling is the method by which the Reiki practitioner, acting as a medium facilitates the life force also called Reiki to be conveyed through him/her into the client/patient24. A Reiki Master describes the process: Reiki energy appears to descend from above, entering the top of practitioners' heads (the crown chakra). It then flows through the practitioners' bodies and out through their hands to wherever they direct it (to specific parts of their bodies or to others). Practitioners feel the energy moving along this trajectory when giving treatments. All they have to do is intend to channel Reiki for it to begin flowing. When treating other people, Reiki practitioners also receive healing because the energy must pass through them first. Instead of depleting their "ki," treating others actually increases Reiki practitioners' lifeforce energy.25 The Reiki technique consists of placing the hands on (or just above) the recipient and then activating the energy to flow through the practitioner and into the recipient. One practitioner describes the experience in the following way: When doing it, I become a channel through which this force, this juice of the universe, comes pouring from my palms into the body of the person I am touching, sometimes lightly, almost imperceptibly, sometimes in famished sucking drafts. I get it even as I'm giving it. It surrounds the two of us, patient and practitioner.26 When asked what this juice of the universe is, the Reiki Master replied:
20 http://circleofhealers.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=36 ,
http://reiki.whatitallbelike.com/2008/02/12/theory/reiki-and-qi-gong , accessed 29/04/2009 11:05:12, 21 http://www.reikipath.org/receive-reiki-24x7/reiki-for-haiti/20/ 08/02/2010 07:52:14 22 http://www.apologeticsindex.org/r00.html accessed 29/04/2009 10:10:38 23 Joh 4:21 Jesus saith to her: Woman, believe me that the hour cometh, when you shall neither on this mountain, nor in Jerusalem, adore the Father. Joh 4:22 You adore that which you know not: we adore that which we know. For salvation is of the Jews. Joh 4:23 But the hour cometh and now is, when the true adorers shall adore the Father in spirit and in truth. For the Father also seeketh such to adore him. Douay-Rheims Bible 24 http://www.wellspringreiki.com/wellspringQ&A.htm accessed 30/04/2009 20:40:55 25 http://www.wellspringreiki.com/wellspringQ&A.htm accessed 30/04/2009 20:45:08 26 Healing Hands" (New Woman Magazine, March, 1986), p. 78 Jesus Christ vs Reiki
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8 A Reiki attunement is an initiation into a sacred metaphysical order [also see 27 and 28] that has been present on earth for thousands of years ... By becoming part of this group, you will also be receiving help from the Reiki guides and other spiritual beings who are also working toward these goals.29 The above mentioned attunement is the opening up of the prior mentioned channels: The Reiki attunement process is how one becomes a channel for Reiki. Attunements can be given only by a Reiki master...In this ceremony the Reiki Master shares the Reiki attunement symbols and Reiki energy that were passed on from their teacher. This ceremony creates an energy pattern around the recipient of the attunement which entrains (or attunes) their energy field to the energies represented by the symbols. The attunement is permanent, thus making the recipient a Reiki practitioner. Symbols are placed in to the Crown and Palm Chakras. This starts a cleansing and balancing reaction as the symbols clear blockages in the Chakras....30 Reiki, dead Dogs and dead Humans Reiki is also practised on animals, in this case a dead dog: When Lucy eventually crossed over [died], I decided to send her Reiki, to express my gratitude for what she had taught me. In my healing sanctuary I lit a candle and burned some incense in her honour. I settled back in my chair and drew the Reiki symbols on my hands and in the air before me. I held a picture of Lucy in my mind and asked permission to connect with her in the spirit world31... I would like to thank the Higher Power called REIKI for being my constant 27 http://johannesburg.gumtree.co.za/c-Community-community-classes-adult-education-Reiki-
Level-2-Workshop-2nd-Degree-Sat-6-June-2009-Randburg-W0QQAdIdZ117941137 accessed 29/04/2009 00:59:33 28 http://www.spiritualworld.co.za/therapies/reiki.htm accessed 29/04/2009 01:01:07 29 William Rand, Reiki: The Healing Touch (Southfield, MI: Vision Pub.,1991), p. 48 30 http://www.rachaelhertogs.co.uk/channelreiki.shtml accessed 30/04/2009 21:06:39 31 What does the Word of God say regarding communication with the dead: Leviticus 20:27 "Men and women among you who act as mediums or psychics must be put to death by stoning. They are guilty of a capital offense." (NLT) Deuteronomy 18:10-13 Let no one be found among you who sacrifices his son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, or casts spells, or who is a medium or spiritist or who consults the dead. Anyone who does these things is detestable to the LORD, and because of these detestable practices the LORD your God will drive out those nations before you. You must be blameless before the LORD your God. (NIV) 1 Chronicles 10:13-14 Saul died because he was unfaithful to the LORD; he did not keep the word of the LORD and even consulted a medium for guidance, and did not inquire of the LORD. So the LORD put him to death and turned the kingdom over to David son of Jesse. (NIV) 2 Chronicles 33:6 He [King Manasseh] sacrificed his sons in the fire in the Valley of Ben Hinnom, practiced sorcery, divination and witchcraft, and consulted mediums and spiritists. He did much evil in the eyes of the LORD, provoking him to anger. (NIV) The New Testament reveals that the Holy Spirit will be our teacher and guide. John 14:26 But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. (NIV) John 15:26 [Jesus speaking] When the Counselor comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father, he will testify about me. (NIV) John 16:13 But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come. (NIV) Spiritual Guidance Comes from God Alone Jesus Christ vs Reiki
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9 companion on this journey and allowing me to enrich the lives of both humans and animals in such a meaningful way.32 The following quote from a South African Reiki practitioner regarding assisting a person in dying is very self-explanatory: There are times when a soul becomes stuck between Heaven and Earth unable or unwilling to fully cross over from the earth plane of existence. Most often it is due to confusion at the time of death because it was so sudden and traumatic. At others it is because the person is so determined to stay and accomplish a goal such as watching over a loved one not knowing that they may be more effective at this once they have crossed over. Some fear punishment in the afterlife whether they actually deserve as much as they fear or not due to religious instruction during life. Finally sometimes it is because a soul is very harmful and those cases should be left to only the most skilled afterlife healers or better yet, imo, beings like Archangel Michael who when asked will gently but firmly wisk such beings away to a place where they cant cause harm and hopefully may be brought back to the light.Always make sure that anyone you wish to assist is of the light so as to ensure you do not bite off more than you can chew. While one can always call in Archangel Michael to save the day I feel it better to ask him to take care of things beyond my ability so he doesnt have to save me on top of it The Bible teaches that spiritual guidance should be sought in God alone through Jesus Christ and his Holy Spirit. He has provided everything we need for this life in his Word. Isaiah 8:19 When men tell you to consult mediums and spiritists, who whisper and mutter, should not a people inquire of their God? Why consult the dead on behalf of the living? (NIV) Hebrews 4:14 That is why we have a great High Priest who has gone to heaven, Jesus the Son of God. Let us cling to him and never stop trusting him. (NLT) 1 Timothy 2:5 For there is only one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and people. He is the man Christ Jesus. (NLT) 2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It straightens us out and teaches us to do what is right. It is God's way of preparing us in every way, fully equipped for every good thing God wants us to do. (NLT) 2 Peter 1:3 As we know Jesus better, his divine power gives us everything we need for living a godly life. He has called us to receive his own glory and goodness! Deceiving Spirits, Demonic Forces, Angels of Light, Counterfeits for the Truth Are psychic experiences of talking with the dead real? Yes, I believe they can be very real experiences, but not of truly talking with dead people. The Bible considers these experiences to be associated with deceiving spirits, demonic forces, angels of light or counterfeits for the true Spirit of God. 1 Timothy 4:1 The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. (NIV) 1 Corinthians 10:20-21 No, not at all. What I am saying is that these sacrifices are offered to demons, not to God. And I don't want any of you to be partners with demons. You cannot drink from the cup of the Lord and from the cup of demons, too. You cannot eat at the Lord's Table and at the table of demons, too. (NLT) 2 Corinthians 11:14-15 But I am not surprised! Even Satan can disguise himself as an angel of light. So it is no wonder his servants can also do it by pretending to be godly ministers. In the end they will get every bit of punishment their wicked deeds deserve. (NLT) 2 Thessalonians 2:9-10 The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with the work of Satan displayed in all kinds of counterfeit miracles, signs and wonders, and in every sort of evil that deceives those who are perishing. They perish because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. (NIV)
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10 all. Or in other words dont make ones guardian angel work overtime unnecessarily okay ;) So far the easiest technique of assisting someone to cross over is once I have prepared myself (grounded, shielded, invited guides to help and support) is to ask that persons Higher Self and Guides to gather around him or her to assist. Then I ask the Higher Self [unknown, unnamed] if I may send Reiki to it to pass along to the person as they are willing and able to accept it. Reiki is sent to the High Self so the person is not frightened by a stranger beaming energy at them in their confused state. Also it reduces the risk that one may get caught up in the persons turmoil. As an Empath33 I have found the hard way it is best to take precautions like this so I may safely offer help and healing. I have felt people cross over after a few minutes of Reiki sent to their High Self and others who need it sent many times. I have also known people to cross just with the help of their guides when they were asked to join the person. Do not worry if it does not happen right way. When they have accepted enough healing they will go on their way to the next plane of existence.34 For more information on the above and Psychopomp (a conductor of souls to the afterworld; e.g., Charon, Hermes Many religions include a particular spirit, angel, or deity whose responsibility is to escort newly-deceased souls to the afterlife.) see 35 also see above comments regarding Gods instructions regarding the dead and the spiritual world) It follows that Reiki makes no distinction between the living and the dead or whether the object is human or not. Necromancers36 and Reiki practitioners often use the same techniques37 although consulting the dead does not seem to be on the agenda for level 1 and 2 Reiki practitioners. Reiki dabbles intensely with spiritualism, indeed, it relies totally on it what guarantee does the client have that his/her body will not become the new abode (home) of a deceased spirit maybe even of an animal spirit? (for more on the link between Hinduism and reincarnation/transmigration from man to animal to man and Buddhism, one of the basic tenets of Reiki orientated teaching, as well as animal guides see 38 and 39, where it is claimed that the Reiki practitioner actually changed into an eagle.) At this stage it has to be underlined again that the occult, of which Reiki is but one tenet, is real and not just some figment of the imagination! Reiki as an offensive reality
33 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empath accessed 29/04/2009 09:12:27 34 http://diamondheartflame.wordpress.com/2007/11/21/psychopomp-assisting-others-across-theveil-a-reiki-healing-experiment accessed 29/04/2009 08:59:25 35 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychopomp accessed 29/04/2009 09:07:16 36 Necromancy (Greek νεκρομαντία nekromanti) is a form of magic in which the practitioner seeks to summon "operative spirits" or "spirits of divination", for multiple reasons, from spiritual protection to wisdom. The word necromancy derives from the Greek νεκρός, "dead", and μαντεία , "prophecy". However, since the Renaissance, necromancy (or nigromancy) has come to be associated more broadly with black magic and demon-summoning in general, sometimes losing its earlier, more specialized meaning. By popular etymology, nekromantia became nigromancy "black arts", and Johannes Hartlieb (1456) lists demonology in general under the heading. Eliphas Levi, in his book Dogma et Ritual, states that ncromancy is the evoking of aerial bodies (aeromancy). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Necromancy 37 http://www23.brinkster.com/falcis/spells.html accessed 30/04/2009 21:38:50 38 http://www.getting-positive-karma-now.com/reiki.html , http://www.starlark.com/Reincarnation.html , http://gardenoflifetemple.com/02WhoWeAre/DefinitionsR.html, http://www.experiencefestival.com/transmigration_of_souls , http://www.experiencefestival.com/a/Reincarnation/id/9770 http://paganspath.com/meta/anmlmed.htm 39 http://www.reiki.org/reikinews/reikin18.html accessed 29/04/2009 11:40:03 Jesus Christ vs Reiki
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11 Although it is not made public, Reiki can also be used to cast spells with the use of inter alia the Evil Eye Technique40 Reiki is said to be able to ward off negative influences; nothing prevents a practitioner, or a group of them from using it negatively even from a distance! In fact, distance is no problem for Reiki.41 Object oriented magical chanting42 is part and parcel of its more advanced levels43. This is a quote from the official web site of the Reiki Masters Association of South Africa made by Reiki Master Carol Mulrooney. Carol further relates how she treats animals: ...I connect with the animal before they arrive for the treatment using the Reiki symbols. I introduce myself and ask if he [in this case a dog] wishes to be healed...Focusing on the painful or injured areas, I remove energy blocks, and use my third eye [see note44] to act as a laser beam. I stare at the spot visualizing blue light radiating from my third eye...45 During this, and other healing operations, the Reiki practitioner is advised to ask other Reiki Guides to help these guides seem to be in the spiritual realm. In an attempt to thwart responsibilities Reiki states it is not a religion. 40 custom wicca spell casting
http://www.witchcraftspellsnow.com/ 41 http://www.miarunanin.com/distance.html accessed 30/04/2009 21:14:37 42 1Ki 18:24 "Then you call on the name of your god, and I will call on the name of the LORD, and the God who answers by fire, He is God." And all the people said, "That is a good idea." 1Ki 18:25 So Elijah said to the prophets of Baal, "Choose one ox for yourselves and prepare it first for you are many, and call on the name of your god, but put no fire under it." 1Ki 18:26 Then they took the ox which was given them and they prepared it and called on the name of Baal from morning until noon saying, "O Baal, answer us." But there was no voice and no one answered. And they leaped about the altar which they made. 1Ki 18:27 It came about at noon, that Elijah mocked them and said, "Call out with a loud voice, for he is a god; either he is occupied or gone aside, or is on a journey, or perhaps he is asleep and needs to be awakened." 1Ki 18:28 So they cried with a loud voice and cut themselves according to their custom with swords and lances until the blood gushed out on them. 1Ki 18:29 When midday was past, they raved until the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice; but there was no voice, no one answered, and no one paid attention. 1Ki 18:30 Then Elijah said to all the people, "Come near to me." So all the people came near to him. And he repaired the altar of the LORD which had been torn down. 1Ki 18:31 Elijah took twelve stones according to the number of the tribes of the sons of Jacob, to whom the word of the LORD had come, saying, "Israel shall be your name." 1Ki 18:32 So with the stones he built an altar in the name of the LORD, and he made a trench around the altar, large enough to hold two measures of seed. 1Ki 18:33 Then he arranged the wood and cut the ox in pieces and laid it on the wood. 1Ki 18:34 And he said, "Fill four pitchers with water and pour it on the burnt offering and on the wood." And he said, "Do it a second time," and they did it a second time. And he said, "Do it a third time," and they did it a third time. 1Ki 18:35 The water flowed around the altar and he also filled the trench with water. 1Ki 18:36 At the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice, Elijah the prophet came near and said, "O LORD, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel, today let it be known that You are God in Israel and that I am Your servant and I have done all these things at Your word. 1Ki 18:37 "Answer me, O LORD, answer me, that this people may know that You, O LORD, are God, and that You have turned their heart back again." 1Ki 18:38 Then the fire of the LORD fell and consumed the burnt offering and the wood and the stones and the dust, and licked up the water that was in the trench. 1Ki 18:39 When all the people saw it, they fell on their faces; and they said, "The LORD, He is God; the LORD, He is God." NASB 43 http://reiki.whatitallbelike.com/2008/02/12/theory/reiki-and-qi-gong accessed 29/04/2009 11:19:29 44 In New Age spirituality, the third eye may alternately symbolize a state of enlightenment or the evocation of mental images having deeply-personal spiritual or psychological significance. The third eye is often associated with visions, clairvoyance, precognition, and out-of-body experiences, and people who have allegedly developed the capacity to use their third eyes are sometimes known as seers. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_eye accessed 29/04/2009 00:14:03 45 http://www.reikihealing.co.za/reiki_journal_no%204.htm accessed 28/04/2009 23:35:26 Jesus Christ vs Reiki
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A Reiki (Grand) Master, Hawayo Takata (1900-1980) (she charged about R800,000 per person for Reiki Master tuition!) who brought Reiki to the West, said: I believe there exists One Supreme Being the Absolute Infinite A dynamic Force that governs the world and universe. It is an unseen spiritual power that vibrates and all other powers fade into insignificance beside it. So, therefore, it is Absolute!....I shall call it Reiki.. [this highly developed being needs mankind to give it a name?46] Some much for the argument that it is NOT a religion, but only a neutral healing technique. Beverley Marsden, registrar of the Reiki Masters Association of South Africa, quotes Reiki Sensei (teacher) Arjava: ...knowingly or unknowingly, we call on this divine emanation when we perform Mental Healing. This means that it is not you, the healer who performs the healing, but the deity does Life and death, illness and healing, all come and go by divine intervention...47 Dr Mikao Usui, the founder of Reiki, is quoted as saying: ...Give thanks to the Archangels, Angels, Masters, Guides who work through you and for you....keep sending Reiki and healing energy to the lands of turmoil...4849 - another pointer of Reiki having a definite spiritual, if not religious slant. The above is endorsed by former mentioned Beverley Marsden in her suggestions on making contact with angels: ...begin by visualising a tiny speck of brilliant white light manifesting in the centre of your forehead, at the third eye chakra... Say this prayer, aloud or to yourself: Almighty and loving father, hear my prayer. I ask for permission to call upon thy servants of the light, the four archangels Raphael, Gabriel, Michael and Uriel, that I might be blessed with those aspects of thy Divine presence, which they represent for the purpose of healing, protection and guidance... Take your time to commune with the archangels. Ask of them what you will, and receive any gifts they may give you with grace and gratitude.... [a prayer of this nature is referred to here50 and leads to damnation] During these and other incantations, use is made of a variety of symbols51 52
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10 ...by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, ... 12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. 47 http://www.reikihealing.co.za/reiki%20by%20Frank%20Arjava%20Petter.htm accessed 28/04/2009 22:57:34 48 http://www.reikihealing.co.za/reiki%20journal%20no%202.htm accessed 28/04/2009 23:10:54 49 ONLY God is to be thanked and praised Rev 19:10 And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy. 50 Psa 109:7 When he shall be judged, let him be condemned: and let his prayer become sin. 51 http://www.reiki.org/KarunaReiki/KarunaHomepage.html accessed 28/04/2009 23:53:35 52 http://www.scribd.com/doc/135097/Reiki-Glossary accessed 30/04/2009 10:45:19 Jesus Christ vs Reiki
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My god is stronger than your god... Obviously, the Reiki movement is not as holistic as it would like you to believe. A rift resulted in the two main bodies crystallizing in SA - the Karuna53 branch and the Usui branch. The prior have this to say: Karuna Reiki opens you to work more closely with all enlightened beings, including those who are physically present and those who are in spirit. Most students find this system more powerful than Usui Reiki! [my god is stronger that your god...]. The ethics... The ethical code signed by all Reiki practitioners in SA contains more or less the following: 7. To undertake to inform, explain and confirm this process with my client, thus ensuring full client participation and choice throughout the consultations;54 The question does arise how much of the true facts regarding the spiritual/occultist essence behind the process of Reiki is explained to the client? If Reiki promotes healing and is an increasingly promoted alternative also sought by the odd registered nurse in South Africa55 why not just allow it? If Reiki is so good, why would Dr McClenton state : ... research demonstrates that Reiki therapy, over time, can cause physical, emotional, and spiritual harm. 56 And why would the Catholic Church deem it necessary to pronounce: ...Reiki therapy finds no support either in the findings of natural science or in Christian belief... ...To use Reiki one would have to accept at least in an implicit way central elements of the worldview that undergirds Reiki theory, elements that belong neither to Christian faith nor to natural science. ...a Catholic who puts his or her trust in Reiki would be operating in the realm of superstition, the no-man's-land that is neither faith nor science. Superstition corrupts one's worship of God by turning one's religious feeling and practice in a false direction. ...it would be inappropriate for Catholic institutions, such as Catholic health care facilities and retreat centers, or persons representing the Church, such as Catholic chaplains, to promote or to provide support for Reiki therapy. Some forms of Reiki teach of a need to appeal for the assistance of angelic beings or Reiki spirit guides. This introduces the further danger of exposure to malevolent forces or powers.57 If Reiki is, as it claims, of scientific proven value, where are the authoritative scientific peer reviews?
53 http://www.bellavita.co.za/karuna.htm accessed 29/04/2009 00:01:52 54 http://www.reikihealing.co.za/reiki%20journal%20no%202.htm accessed 28/04/2009 23:22:48, sample Code of Ethics clause National Health Services System of SA 55 One Lee-Ann Lillalu on http://www.reikihealing.co.za/reiki_journal_no%204.htm accessed 28/04/2009 23:51:24 56 McClenton, Rhonda J , Spirits of the Lesser Gods, A Critical Examination of Reiki and Christ-centered Healing, Abstract from PhD Dissertation, 2005 57 http://portiunculathelittleportion.blogspot.com/search?q=reiki accessed 29/04/2009 00:26:41 Jesus Christ vs Reiki
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Conclusion It is beyond doubt that the use of Reiki is un-Christian, un-ethical and misleading. It is to be condemned for its ostensibly bona fide methods of trying to slip into establishments under the guise of being an alternative health treatment where the less weary and defenceless can be exploited for Reiki’s long term monetary and membership drives. There is absolute NO scientific proof that Reiki contributes to the general wellbeing of a person NOR that it alleviates pain beyond that which is obtainable by known, sound and accepted medical practice. For a child of God, Reiki and its associative concepts and practices are clearly abhorred by God as seditious and intent on the usurping His power and knowledge for self. It is nothing more than a continuation of Satan’s ploy from the Garden of Eden and his persistent undermining of the authority of Jesus Christ who is all sufficient. God calls it harlotry it is adultery against God - those who participate in it, and those allowing it58 will face the wrath of God – be they the pope, bishops, pastors, priests, mothers or fathers The Christian answer to the occult is faith in Jesus Christ not the Christ of New Age, but the Son of God - as He is the way, the truth and the life no one will come to God the Father except through Him. If you believe that Reiki is in some way a humane and morally correct system of conduct, remember that morality might keep you out of jail, but it wont keep you out of Hell don’t take my word for it, God says:
"He who believes in the Son has eternal life; but he who does not obey the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him." (John 3:36 NASB)
58 Rom 1:32 Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them. Jesus Christ vs Reiki
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