Our culture is obsessed with power. Not convinced? Just turn on the TV. Go to the movies. Pick up a magazine. Grab any book on the bestseller list. Check out a popular blog. Every industry is capitalizing on people's desire for more power, wealth and influence.
Over the past few years, witchcraft, New Age and pagan religions have seeped into our culture. TV personalities, talk show hosts, and bestselling authors like Eckhart Tolle are taking people down the New Age path, yet most of their fans don't even know that this is what's happening.
Yet, as Christians, we also don't want to overreact or panic. We shouldn't attack those who are misled or those who are holding to other belief systems. Our goal is to create open dialogue, share the truth, and draw people in so they can discover the reason for our hope: our faith in Jesus Christ. Only He can offer us "the hope that does not disappoint."
For our new book Generation Hex (See christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?isbn=9780736924016), Dillon Burroughs and I interviewed a wide variety of people involved in Wicca, witchcraft and the pagan movement in America. We discuss this disturbing, yet fascinating trend and share the causes for the recent spike of interest in pagan spirituality. Through intriguing and sometimes shocking first-person accounts and interviews, we answer questions like:
What is Wicca, anyway?
What do Wiccans, New Agers and Pagans really believe?
Are books and shows like Harry Potter, Charmed, Buffy, Sabrina, and others truly harmless for kids and teens?
What kinds of stereotypes do Christians normally have about Wiccans?
What types of spells do witches perform?
What does the Bible say about witchcraft?
Can a person be both a Christian and a Wiccan or a witch?
What is a good way to bring up spiritual matters when I am talking with a person of a pagan faith?
How can I share the gospel with a Wiccan?
Do Wiccans worship Satan?
How can I tell if a person is a witch?
What are the warning signs that one of my children or students may be involved in witchcraft?
Who was Jesus? Was He the Son of God, or was He a sorcerer or a witch?
...and more! If you're a parent, a student, a pastor, a teacher or anyone who cares about trends in contemporary spirituality, please visit your local Christian bookstore and snap up a copy of Generation Hex. We appreciate your support! We pray that you will be blessed and educated by the book.
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