Tag: bible

• The Story of Saint Agabus: Patron Saint of Fortunetellers

  

  Saint Agabus, recognized as a biblical prophet in the early Christian church, is viewed as an unconventional patron saint of fortunetellers. His successful prophecies provide credibility for divination practices among believers. Agabus’s legacy bridges Christianity and folk traditions, allowing modern practitioners to reconcile faith with divinatory pursuits.

  Danielle Maribell

  May 2, 2025

  Divination History, Uncategorized

  #divination, #fortunetelling, #history, #syncretism, agabus, bible, catholic, catholicism, christianity, faith, jesus, magic, religion, saint agabus, saints, spirituality, st. agabus

• The Amish, Divination, & Faith in the Unseen Future

  

  The article explores Amish beliefs regarding divination, emphasizing their strict biblical rejection of fortune-telling as sinful. While adherents follow the Ordnung, embracing community over self, some folk practices suggest complexities. The Amish value divine mystery, contrasting mainstream culture’s obsession with prediction, reflecting a worldview that prioritizes faith, community, and divine authority over individual insight.

  Danielle Maribell

  March 28, 2025

  Divination History, Uncategorized

  #amish, #divination, #fortunetelling, #history, #ordnung, #syncretism, #tarot, bible, christianity, magic, philosophy, religion, spirituality