Shameless Popery #141 Do Catholics Practice Necromancy? - "Tarcisius"
Jan 28, 2025
The podcast dives into the hot topic of whether Catholics engage in necromancy by praying to saints. It examines biblical stories, notably Saul's encounter with the Witch of Endor, to challenge common misconceptions. The discussion reveals a clear distinction between intercessory prayer—rooted in faith—and necromancy, which attempts to manipulate the supernatural. Listeners will gain insight into the complexities of faith practices and how they differ from occultism.
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Contradictory Arguments on Praying to Saints
- Some Protestants find praying to saints pointless, while others consider it sinful, akin to necromancy.
- This contradiction arises from differing interpretations of biblical texts and beliefs about the afterlife.
Necromancy vs. Praying to Saints
- Necromancy involves contacting the dead for hidden knowledge or to control events, which is forbidden in the Bible.
- Praying to saints differs because it relies on God's power and goodness, not occult forces.
Got Questions Ministries' Contradiction
- Got Questions Ministries compares praying to saints to Saul consulting the Witch of Endor.
- However, they also argue it's futile because saints aren't omnipresent, contradicting their first point.