You do realize that Jesus expected us to do greater than he did, right? (John 14:12) What exactly do you think that means?
He also performed many miracles which would have been considered witchcraft if done by anyone else, if the witch hunts of the past were any indication. And yet, Jesus expected this of us, too. Jesus was a New Ager, pure and simple.
And for the anon who suggested that not all Satanists are bad, for what other purpose would a Satanist choose to be one? Think!
I take these things literally, too. It's both.
Considering that I have heard of people who have actually done these things, I certainly am not going to limit Jesus and say he didn't when it's right there in the Bible.
Some of these so-called Christians need to get it through their head that just because a Christian doesn't practice their religion just the way they do that they're fair game for the scope of this project. They don't realize that they're acting like a bunch of Pharisees and would likely have killed Jesus Himself if they had lived in the time. I find it insulting that they would lump all New Agers together, both the Christians and the Satanists. If Jesus had a problem with me, He would have told me so, and He wouldn't have helped when I asked Him to assist with some healing work.
Be careful!
Yes, absolutely. That is the difference between a Christian and a Satanist. A Christian works in the Spirit of Love. And one way of loving is healing people. And yet people would call others who do so witches or satanists? If Jesus can do something, so can we. And it is no less good done by us, if our motivation is love.