Thursday 15 March 2012 White Magic

The opposite of black magic is white magic. The differences between black magic and white magic are debatable, though theories generally fall within the following broad categories: * The All as One theory states that all forms of magic are evil, irrespective of colour (white or black), with this view generally being associated with Satanism. People that maintain this opinion include those belonging to most branches of Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism. * The Dark Doctrine theory states that black magic is the powers of darkness, usually seen from a Left-Hand Path point of view. This may or may not contrast with white magic, depending on the user's acceptance of dualism. * The Formal Differences theory states that the forms and components of black magic are not the same due to the different aims or interests of those casting harmful spells than those of white. Harmful spell-casting tends to include symbolism that seems hazardous or harmful to human beings, such as sharp, pointed, prickly, caustic, and hot element(s) combined with very personal objects from the spell's target (their hair, blood, mementos, etc.). This distinction can primarily be observed in folk magic, but pertains to other types of magic also. * The No Connection theory states that both black and white magic are completely different from the base up and are accomplished uniquely, even if they achieve similar effects. This stance is often presented in fiction, and as a result, the two classes of magic-users are portrayed as being both ideologically and diametrically opposed. In The Lord of the Rings, the Elves find it strange that Humans and Hobbits can even use a single word, "magic", which refers to both forms, as the Elvish tongues regard them also linguistically as completely separate and unrelated. * The Separate but Equal theory states that black and white magic are exactly the same thing, differentiated only by their end goals and intent. According to this theory, the same spell could be either white or black (see gray magic); its nature is determined by the end result of the spell. The majority of religions follow this belief, as does the remainder of fiction that does not follow the No Connection theory. By this interpretation, even such spells commonly seen as good can be misused, so healing could be used to regenerate the body to the point of cancer, for instance.Sun and Moon Magic-referring to light (or "White") magic being the magic of the sun or day, and Dark (or "Black") magic being the magic of the moon or night. This interpretation has nothing to do with "good" or "Evil", but instead has to do with the natural day and night cycle. But again, it all depends on the practitioners intent-even the "white" or "day" magic can be used for evil purposes and still be called "white" magic. Evil: Is a person or idea that has to do with the intent or nature of being sinister (rough definition.) Gothic: Is to be dark without a sinister intent or nature (rough definition.) White magic practisesDepending upon how loose the denomination's philosophy is concerning magic, certain practises may be allowed. This list is largely based on the "Separate but Equal" theory stahjfrbvjrefbguvjbrfjvug84Connection", as there are branches of any type of magic that may be better or worse than others. Following is a list of magical practises based upon various faiths, * Sutra - spoken or written word is little different from prayer, although intent is importa * Mudra - religion typically allows mudras, or hand signs. For instance, the sign of the cross, * Protection - represents a desire to protect loved ones, so this is generally good. It can however, also be used in binding and sealing others, * Weather Magic - prayers or the like for rain or sun are done, even by the contemporary Christianity, * Healing/Exorcism -the art of healing is seen as a miracle, and is done by the originator of Christianity, Jesus. Exorcism is allowed for the same reason, tgift than a form of magic, * Alchemy - potion making is part of healing above, although intent is once again an issue, * Blessing People/Objects - This is a grey area, due to the laws on graven images, but even certain priests have staffs related to their office. Generally, it is considered acceptable.

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