The limitations of our own senses keep us from understanding the vastly different ways other life forms experience their worlds and accumulate knowledge. The spiderweb’s sparkling dew allows me to broaden my perception.

The Doukhobors believed in personal revelation, where each person sought their own understanding of God.

In my hand … In my own hand … I held a set of keys to Armageddon.

For many, discussing magic in a Christian context feels contradictory, perhaps even dangerous. The church’s historical stance on this topic reveals a legacy of fear, condemnation, and restriction intended to keep believers from practices often labeled as “pagan.” But as history unfolds and research evolves, we’re uncovering a more nuanced truth: the presence and use of magic have always been part of human culture, including within religious frameworks.