What Draws People to the Occult?

THE answer to that question may depend to a large extent on where a person lives, as well as his or her religious beliefs and cultural background. In your area, what attracts people to the occult! Perhaps they are enticed by one of the following.''

Curiosity - Humans are innately curious and he occult smacks of mystery. So some wonder if a hidden power is behind the occult. Others might experiment with Ouija board or read a horoscope to see if what it says come true. Still others might attend a seance or consult a physic.

Entertainment- Recent years have seen a surge in entertainment - books, movies and computer games -based on occult themes and ancient pagan religious superstitions. Some of this entertainment also contains graphic violence and sex.

Anxiety about tomorrow -The Bible foretold: "In the last days critical times hard to deal with will be here." (2Timothy 3:1) Difficult times are indeed upon us, and many people are consulting occult practitioners -such as astrologers, clairvoyants, palm readers and psychics-for guidance. "Its one of the few businesses that is recession -proof," said one psychic. 'People don't usually come to see you when they're happy." A clairvoyant in Canada stated: All of a sudden I'm on their private office lines or on their cell-phones in the hall whispering." She added: "These people are skeptical and not really comfortable consulting a psychic."

Physical sickness -In some lands people who are seriously ill often give up on medical doctors and revert to traditional healers who use occult methods. Their sicknesses may be blamed on a curse or a spell. In order to lift the spell, friends or relatives of the ailing one may seek help from a fetishist, or an occult practitioner, who may demand a large payment.

Next time: Conclusion of What Draws People to the Occult?

Awake! - 2011