Is it a sin to not avoid new-age-or-occult-solicitors in a public place?

[fakename]

Is it a sin to not avoid new-age-or-occult-solicitors in a public place?

 

[domandcarols]

Can you clarify that question? What do you mean by solicitors? And what situation are you talking about?

 

[Pfaffenhoffen]

Is it a sin to not avoid new-age-or-occult-solicitors in a public place?

no. try to convert them.

 

[Cryptic1]

Jesus said that he wishes that we were hot or cold, not warm or tepid. If we call ourselves Christian, we must be able to show by our actions (not just words) that we are true believers and followers of Jesus Christ… And since the church does not condone new age or occult practices, then even a simple action such as accepting a pamphlet, reading a pamphlet out of curiosity or listening to a talk, is going against church teaching and may eventually open the door to sin.

To truly understand this though you need to understand why God does not approve of new age and occult practices. God does not (like some parents) forbid us to do things just because. While Jesus himself performed miracles (healing the sick, raising the dead, etc.), the power always came from a higher authority–from God the Father. In the new age movement, which dabbles in occult practices, all of the manifestations of signs and wonders (out of body experiences, communication from the dead, etc.) come from the devil himself, satan. God is the only one who can create something from nothing, everything else (occult practices) are seductive imitations.

It is better to develop a healthy fear of God (not wanting to sin against Him in any way) versus a healthy fear of man (human respect, being a people pleaser). At the final judgement, we will all be held accountable for our words, thoughts and actions and we will all have to stand alone before Him. If you can remember, just call upon Jesus when issues like this come up. You will find that you are not really alone because Jesus (who died for your sins) wants nothing more than to walk beside you on that narrow road.

God Rocks

 

[fakename]

soliciters equal pamphleteers.

The situation I’m talking about is, when one is walking down the street, should one turn one’s eyes away from such pamphleteers? Or is walking away good enough?

 

[puzzleannie]

Is it a sin to not avoid new-age-or-occult-solicitors in a public place?

the only thing that is a sin is something forbidden by one of the commandments. You have posted at least a dozen threads asking about things that don’t come under the laws of God or of the Church. Where most people complain the Church has too many rules, now we have the danger of making up rules that don’t exist.

If you have a problem with scrupulosity, ie. worrying that your minor actions are sinful, please see a priest about it. Advice from third parties could be harmful but seldom will be helpful for you.

 

[fakename]

"the only thing that is a sin is something forbidden by one of the commandments. You have posted at least a dozen threads asking about things that don’t come under the laws of God or of the Church. Where most people complain the Church has too many rules, now we have the danger of making up rules that don’t exist.

If you have a problem with scrupulosity, ie. worrying that your minor actions are sinful, please see a priest about it. Advice from third parties could be harmful but seldom will be helpful for you."

I certainly don’t have problem with scrupulosity, just a delicate conscience. One is scrupulous when one is willing to disagree with a good priest because you think that even his advice is unreasonable. But I don’t disagree when I ask a priest for advice so I’m not scrupulous.

I just like to apply natural laws to as much as I can, and so it seems that one should avoid solicitors if you can foresee the possibility to hear them since hearing is the principle of listening and as the other poster said, one cannot listen to new-age talks. So neither should you risk hearing them and one way to avoid this is to avoid them in public.

To not do so (assuming I’m right) would be a sin since anything that isn’t good is a sin. So am I right or not?

 

[puzzleannie]

"IfI certainly don’t have problem with scrupulosity, just a delicate conscience. One is scrupulous when one is willing to disagree with a good priest because you think that even his advice is unreasonable. But I don’t disagree when I ask a priest for advice so I’m not scrupulous.

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one can verge into scrupulosity when they persistenty raise a question of sin about the most casual actions of daily life that are in no way sinful, or don’t even border on sin. If this is a problem for you – I did not say it was, I said if, because almost every one of your posts asks a similar question, you need to ask a trusted priest.

 

[Big_Dummy]

soliciters equal pamphleteers.

The situation I’m talking about is, when one is walking down the street, should one turn one’s eyes away from such pamphleteers? Or is walking away good enough?

If you believe that speaking to them or not turning your eyes away can led you or someone else into sin, then by all means look away. But, if you believe you can speak with them and invite them to church without sinning then by all means invite them. This would be a Romans 14 situation. It all depends on your background and if speaking to them will somehow led you into sin.

 

[perro_sarnoso]

Is it a sin to not avoid new-age-or-occult-solicitors in a public place?

I promise you that you don’t need to go looking for a fight. The demon will find you.

If you have a life of prayer and a life of the spirit, nurtured by the Sacraments…especially the Sacrament of Confession, your life will be a beacon.

A beacon not only to those in need of Christ but also to those who promote evil. The demon will find you…you don’t need to go out looking for it.

No one wants a confrontation with the demon…remember, even St. Michael the Archangel rebukes Satan to the presence of the Lord.

As strong Catholics - our defense is stronger than our offense. The offense belongs to Jesus Christ and His Blessed Mother.