What is black magic?

Black magic is often employed for hurtful means. Not only that, one can also use black magic for personal gain.

What do you call people that practice black magic? Female practitioners are called witches. Males who do practice black magic are called warlocks.

Have you ever noticed how some people like to debate on almost every subject? Well, the differences you can notice between black and white magic are rather great. Theories abound to explain these differences. Here are three theories we can look at: the all in one theory, the no connection theory and finally there is the separate but equal theory.

First theory: all in one
The "all as one" theory, is based on the belief that all magic is evil and that's that. To be more precise, all magic is dark magic. Don't even try to convince the believers of this theory that white magic is good because it simply wont work with them. Magic is bad period--whether white or black. This is the view of many major religions in our society today. To name only a few of these religions, they are: the Christians, the Hindus, the Buddhists, and even those who believe in Islam and Judaism. The general consensus is that the people who associate themselves with black magic are devil worshipers, and therefore they are Satanists.

Second theory: no connection
The "no connection" theory recognizes that both magic black as well as white magic are different types of magic. The major difference being that the only similarities they share are that they are magic. Besides that point, they are totally different. In fact they are so different from each other that you can't really compare them. They are also very different the way they are done, however in the end both magic can have effects that seem equal. If you look at most magic movies like Harry Potter for instance, this theory is proven many, many times throughout the film.

Final and third theory: separate but equal
In the magical world there is a belief that magic may be different in essence but in the beginning, everything starts off the same. It means that white and black magic are both neutral. Where they stand out from each other and tell whether they are good or bad magic is how they are going to be ultimately used. Again, most major religions mentioned earlier are also strong believers in this.

To learn more about this sinister kind of magic you can pore through books at a book store or library, visit a mystical store, or scan the internet.

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