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Mad Rush Towards Astrology, Soothsayers or Astrologers
A write-up on Astrology. A Christian perspective on astrology published on the pages of “Confident Living” and “Harvest Times for your family” magazines. The writer brings out certain facts on this subject based on the Holy Bible. A Christian viewpoint on astrology. ~ Admin Philipscom
Astrology is part and parcel of Politicians
It is very unfortunate to note that in India the politicians and the film personalities are the bunches of people who always in search of these soothsayers.
In recent times this trend is spreading among the Indian cricketers’ community and the television program producers and its anchors. What a shame and pathetic condition this is.? Sadly these things are mostly happening in the name of religion.
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One thing is sure that our politicians and celebrities are addicted to these kinds of superstitions. It seems like its diluted in their blood and with that, they are deceiving their fans alike.
It looks rather very difficult to weed it out from their system.
Indian political and film scenario a majority run after the astrologers. But sadly 99% of their predictions never fulfilled as they predict. via pvariel.com Click To TweetKhushwant Singh’s Take on Astrology
Famous Indian writer, Khushwant Singh (a stalwart in the Indian Journalism) the former Editor of famous English weekly, “The Illustrated Weekly of India“, said in an interview, “Due to some problem the astrology columnist of the weekly left the organization and the column stopped abruptly.
The readers started inquiring about it. I don’t want to displease the readers and I started compiling the column myself. I selected some previous issues astrology column and

reshuffled it and arranged it for the week with a pen name. This was very much appreciated by the poor readers”.
This is what is happening in many of the publications in the name of this column termed ‘Astrology‘. The gullible readers eagerly wait to read this scrap.
How sad it is! Print and visual media are on a neck to neck race on this issue of knowing the future and telling th
e future. They run columns for daily, weekly, monthly and yearly forecasts for their readers.
ASTROLOGY: A CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE
The point here is about the Christian flocks: Even among some of the so-called “Christians”. There are a good number of folk who are after such people seeking the guidance of astrologers, tarot readers, and other soothsayers to know their future.
For their children’s education, marriage, and other families auspicious occasion’s dates, etc they consult these astrologers. They actively look at the daily and weekly astrology columns in newspapers and weeklies. Some eagerly watch for the daily broadcasts on TV.
These so-called Christian folk must take note that they are pursuing the old nature, a kind of idol worship. They are forgetting the fact that God is the one who controls everything and He is the one who decides the future and every creation is in His hands. They conveniently forget this great truth and run after the pleasures of this world.
A child of God is controlled and guided by the spirit of God, not the creations of this world. Creations should seek the face of the creator, not the stars, sun, moon or any other living or non-living thing.
The Holy Bible: God’s special revelation in written form. There are a number of books revered as sacred, but God has given only one book that is the BIBLE. Its unique authority is affirmed from cover to cover. Therefore, occult knowledge like astrology, tarot cards reading, etc are off limits and should not influence a real Christian.
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PV
i agree with whats told above
mr. p v ariel your articles are so well written and sensible that once start reading, just can’t stop…. I’m so glad that God has blessed us with people who bring out the truth …. may God bless you, and pls do continue posting such nice articles..
Mr. PV pls do read whatI’ve written and give me feedbacks
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True but…
Hello,
this is true, that newspaper astrology is making fun of astrology and people. no two individuals are alike, so how can same reading apply to billions at one time.
however, I understand that you are not disputing predetermination. God has created this world and God has created the script of a person as well.
moreover, astrology, tarot, witchcraft, tantra, they are all separate things, and they cannot be clubbed together.
repeatability that is required by the scientific method is there now in lifescape astrology. you can check it yourself, so now debate likes whether planets provides predetermination or not are going to be things of the past. Yes with those conventional theories of astrology would also be replaced by modern research.
Rakesh Singhal
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Dear Rakesh
The main thrust of this article is NOT whether any of these practices are true, verifiable, or related to each other. The main thrust is that Christian are forbidden from indulging in them.
— Shastri
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Rakesh,
Thanks for the comment.
We are not intended to open a debate here on this issue.
J C Philip clearly mentioned the very purpose of this knol.
Hope you understood.
Thanks, Shastri Saheb for the timely comment
Best
Philip
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Thank you so much
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Very interesting
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So True
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Hey Philip,
Do you really believe in astrology as most of the people don’t know about such things.However it’s very nice to see blog post on this topic it’s very rare that people share about astrology.
Regards,
Raj Roshan
Hi Philip,
This is really an interesting subject to me. Astrology for some it is a science but for many, it is just a belief or faith.
Your perspective on this subject is really interesting reading. You very well presented it in a spiritual aspect. I appreciate your views in this regard.
Keep writing such inspiring and insightful contents. Indeed it is worth reading.
Marvelous post great content I enjoyed a lot. Thanks Its interesting