• Pennomi@lemmy.world
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      9 months ago

      I think that’s a generally Christian-centric view (which describes anything non-Jesus as the devil). As far as Pagan witches are concerned they could get their power from any number of gods/goddesses, or even from nature herself.

      • Random Dent@lemmy.ml
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        9 months ago

        "I don’t hold with paddlin’ with the occult,” said Granny firmly. “Once you start paddlin’ with the occult you start believing in spirits, and when you start believing in spirits you start believing in gods. And then you’re in trouble.”

        “But all them things exist,” said Nanny Ogg.

        “That’s no call to go around believing in them. It only encourages ‘em."

        Terry Pratchett knew how it works lol

    • Wren@lemmy.today
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      9 months ago

      When Ezekiel raises the dead, it’s a blessing from god. But when I do it…