Subscribe Login
Jamaica Observer
ePaper
The Edge 105 FM Radio Fyah 105 FM
Jamaica Observer
ePaper
The Edge 105 FM Radio Fyah 105 FM
    • Home
    • News
      • Latest News
      • Cartoon
      • Central
      • North & East
      • Western
      • Environment
      • Health
      • International
      • #
    • Business
      • Social Love
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Basketball
      • Cricket
      • Horse Racing
      • World Champs
      • Commonwealth Games
      • FIFA World Cup 2022
      • Olympics
      • #
    • Entertainment
      • Music
      • Movies
      • Art & Culture
      • Bookends
      • #
    • Lifestyle
      • Page2
      • Food
      • Tuesday Style
      • Food Awards
      • JOL Takes Style Out
      • Design Week JA
      • Black Friday
      • #
    • All Woman
      • Home
      • Relationships
      • Features
      • Fashion
      • Fitness
      • Rights
      • Parenting
      • Advice
      • #
    • Obituaries
    • Classifieds
      • Employment
      • Property
      • Motor Vehicles
      • Place an Ad
      • Obituaries
    • More
      • Games
      • Jobs & Careers
      • Study Centre
      • Jnr Study Centre
      • Letters
      • Columns
      • Advertorial
      • Editorial
      • Supplements
      • Webinars
    • Home
    • News
      • Latest News
      • Cartoon
      • Central
      • North & East
      • Western
      • Environment
      • Health
      • International
      • #
    • Business
      • Social Love
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Basketball
      • Cricket
      • Horse Racing
      • World Champs
      • Commonwealth Games
      • FIFA World Cup 2022
      • Olympics
      • #
    • Entertainment
      • Music
      • Movies
      • Art & Culture
      • Bookends
      • #
    • Lifestyle
      • Page2
      • Food
      • Tuesday Style
      • Food Awards
      • JOL Takes Style Out
      • Design Week JA
      • Black Friday
      • #
    • All Woman
      • Home
      • Relationships
      • Features
      • Fashion
      • Fitness
      • Rights
      • Parenting
      • Advice
      • #
    • Obituaries
    • Classifieds
      • Employment
      • Property
      • Motor Vehicles
      • Place an Ad
      • Obituaries
    • More
      • Games
      • Jobs & Careers
      • Study Centre
      • Jnr Study Centre
      • Letters
      • Columns
      • Advertorial
      • Editorial
      • Supplements
      • Webinars
  • Home
  • News
  • Latest
  • Business
  • Cartoon
  • Games
  • Food Awards
  • Health
  • Entertainment
    • Bookends
  • Regional
  • Sports
    • Sports
    • World Cup
    • World Champs
    • Olympics
  • All Woman
  • Career & Education
  • Environment
  • Webinars
  • More
    • Football
    • Letters
    • Advertorial
    • Columns
    • Editorial
    • Supplements
  • Epaper
  • Classifieds
  • Design Week
Why the increase in ‘alternative practices’?
A palm reading in action!<b/>
Letters
June 1, 2016

Why the increase in ‘alternative practices’?

Dear Editor,

I write this with great concern in reaction to a startling rise in the number of witchcraft and palm-reading services which are being increasingly advertised on television.

I write this letter calling to question both the legality of these services and, more importantly, to warn all who consider using these services that any supernatural power which exists outside of God’s power is from Satan.

The sudden thrust in the promotion of these services comes as an alarm, as our country has been predominantly Christian. The counter statement is often made that we are now living in a “pluralistic” society and thus we should be open and tolerate other practices and beliefs. But contrary to this popular argument, for millennia we have been coexisting with and living amongst persons with a plethora of beliefs. An infinite opening to and promotion of all types of beliefs in the public sphere however, is bound to spell problems.

As these spiritualists are now taking over the airwaves, what will stop Obeah men and other cults from using this platform to lure persons to their evils? Where would we draw the line? As the scripture says in Revelation 21:8, “But cowards, unbelievers, the corrupt, murderers, the immoral, those who practise witchcraft, idol worshippers, and all liars – their fate is in the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death.”

“Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons.” (1 Timothy 4:1). We need to realise that spiritual forces are real. We cannot afford to play around with any evil force in the name of ‘culture’.

Beware!

Concerned citizen

XXX@aol.com

{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
img img
0 Comments · Make a comment

ALSO ON JAMAICA OBSERVER

France detains two after gunmen kill bride at wedding party
International News, Latest News
France detains two after gunmen kill bride at wedding party
June 23, 2025
MARSEILLE, France (AFP) — Two people in France have been taken into custody after a 27-year-old bride was killed at a wedding party in a village in so...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Bowl & Spoon triples down on wellness with three new locations
Latest News, Lifestyle, News
Bowl & Spoon triples down on wellness with three new locations
June 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Bowl & Spoon, the Devon house-based restaurant known for its soups, salads, bowls and smoothies, will be expanding later this year...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Seiveright urges small farmers to tap into hotel boom
Latest News, News
Seiveright urges small farmers to tap into hotel boom
June 23, 2025
CLARENDON, Jamaica — State Minister in the Ministry of Tourism, Senator Delano Seiveright, is urging small farmers to position themselves to take adva...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Latest News, News
WATCH: Mayor Swaby says KSAMC ready for hurricane season
June 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — With drain cleaning and other preparations underway, Mayor Andrew Swaby says the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSA...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Thunder beat Pacers in game seven, cap stunning season with NBA crown
Latest News, Sports
Thunder beat Pacers in game seven, cap stunning season with NBA crown
June 23, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY, United States (AFP) -- The Oklahoma City Thunder crowned a dazzling season with an NBA title on Sunday, pulling away relentlessly in th...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
CCIC’s ScaleItUp Accelerator accepting applications until June 30
Business, Latest News
CCIC’s ScaleItUp Accelerator accepting applications until June 30
June 22, 2025
The Caribbean Climate Innovation Center (CCIC) has issued its final call for applications for its ScaleItUp Accelerator, an intensive eight-week progr...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Patrick Junior prepares to release new EP
Entertainment, Latest News
Patrick Junior prepares to release new EP
June 22, 2025
The last 18 months have been relatively quiet in terms of recordings for Patrick Junior, but the veteran reggae singer has been busy doing shows in th...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Sumfest organisers promise elegance and vibes at All White party
Entertainment, Latest News
Sumfest organisers promise elegance and vibes at All White party
June 22, 2025
Reggae Sumfest’s All White party returns to Pier One in Montego Bay, St James on Tuesday, July 15, with organisers promising that the event will reaff...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
❮ ❯

Polls

HOUSE RULES

  1. We welcome reader comments on the top stories of the day. Some comments may be republished on the website or in the newspaper; email addresses will not be published.
  2. Please understand that comments are moderated and it is not always possible to publish all that have been submitted. We will, however, try to publish comments that are representative of all received.
  3. We ask that comments are civil and free of libellous or hateful material. Also please stick to the topic under discussion.
  4. Please do not write in block capitals since this makes your comment hard to read.
  5. Please don't use the comments to advertise. However, our advertising department can be more than accommodating if emailed: advertising@jamaicaobserver.com.
  6. If readers wish to report offensive comments, suggest a correction or share a story then please email: community@jamaicaobserver.com.
  7. Lastly, read our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy

Recent Posts

Archives

Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Tweets

Polls

Recent Posts

Archives

Logo Jamaica Observer
Breaking news from the premier Jamaican newspaper, the Jamaica Observer. Follow Jamaican news online for free and stay informed on what's happening in the Caribbean
Featured Tags
  • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Health
  • Auto
  • Business
  • Letters
  • Page2
  • Football
Categories
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Page2
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Page2
Ads
img
Jamaica Observer, © All Rights Reserved
  • Home
  • Contact Us
  • RSS Feeds
  • Feedback
  • Privacy Policy
  • Editorial Code of Conduct