waybread
Well-known member
Indeed, the way that black magic "works" is through the power of suggestion. Perhaps a practitioner believes in it, or a vulnernable, frightened person believes in it. Both people are sincere, but whatever harm is done is specifically through preying on the emotions of the vulnerable person.
Also, in my experience people on astrology forums from India, eastern Europe, or a few western neo-pagan groups believe in black magic, oddly, people from North America, western Europe, and Australia-NZ seem to explain troubles in their lives without it.
While I think black magic queries need to be taken seriously, one wonders why, if this stuff really worked, the capitalist entrepreneurs wouldn't be all over it, for big money. In contrast, the practitioners do not otherwise seem to be figures of power.
Also, in my experience people on astrology forums from India, eastern Europe, or a few western neo-pagan groups believe in black magic, oddly, people from North America, western Europe, and Australia-NZ seem to explain troubles in their lives without it.
While I think black magic queries need to be taken seriously, one wonders why, if this stuff really worked, the capitalist entrepreneurs wouldn't be all over it, for big money. In contrast, the practitioners do not otherwise seem to be figures of power.