1 John 2:15-17

 Do not love the world or the things in the world. If any one loves the
world, love for the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the
lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the pride of life, is not of
the Father but is of the world. And the world passes away, and the lust of
it; but he who does the will of God abides for ever.

Sandra Bullock
By Jason Kovar
Following the box office success of The Craft, Hollywood was quick to
produce Practical Magic, a movie extolling a family of witches. Practical
Magic picked up the ball where The Craft left off, filling in the
ideological gaps of witchcraft, all the while beckoning the viewer into
participation. One of Satan's angles in witchcraft is to convince people
that he is not real and only a made up fantasy. This lie is also presented
in the film when Sandra Bullock's character states: "There's no Devil in the
Craft." Touting such illusions only serves to remove the fear of God from
people's hearts and furthers Satan's deception, which only encourages sinful
depravations.

Witches do indeed submit servitude to Satan through their rejection of God.
The truth be known, LaVey acknowledges this in his book The Satanic Witch.
He emphasizes:

"The witch has made a pact with the Devil and through rituals dedicated to
him gains her power. In order to be a successful witch, one does have to
make a pact with the Devil..."

Sadly, witchcraft is being presented to our youth as a latent gift that need
only be awakened and realized. Practical Magic film dialogue carried this
faulty line of reasoning:

"They feared her because she had a gift, a power that has been passed on to
you children. She had the gift of magic and it was this very gift that saved
her life."

Hey, my little witch, let's go inside and do some spells.... You've been
blessed with a gift."

These dialogues mirror and represent the true perspectives of those who
produced the film. Director Griffin Dunne comments, "The characters use of
magic is a more practical, almost holistic approach that seems like a gift
that virtually anyone could have." Actress Sandra Bullock similarly
confesses to her witchcraft inclinations. Of her abilities, she says:

"It's almost like it's my conscience and my devil all in one. It's almost
like I can read minds at this point. Instinct or intuition or a sixth
sense-that's like our gift."

Bullock promotes and believes in the same satanic lie as the movie. Like
Crowley, who sought to open peoples minds just enough to present his satanic
poisons, Bullock also encourages the youth to leave their minds at the door
and accept a poisonous agenda: "The magic only exists if you allow it. If
you open yourself up to the possibilities of it."

Her involvement with witchcraft extends far beyond a simple acting job.
Empire magazine wrote:

"About witchcraft, it is Sandra Bullock who does most of the talking.
Consider her thoughts on the notion of everyday magic: 'I believe, though,
in people's spirit and ability to create things that can go way beyond what
we can explain logically.... about the belief in yourself and whatever
powers you have, whether society believes in it or not.'"

Such explanations echo one of Bullocks favorite films, The Wizard of Oz.
Longtime friend Matthew McConaughey says of Bullock, "You are a witch. But
you're a good witch."

This "white" or "good witch" fallacy has become a mainstream delusion in our
day. There is no difference between a good witch or bad witches inasmuch as
they draw their power from the same source: Satan. More importantly, the
Word of God does not differentiate between the two, but condemns them both
as well. (Deuteronomy 18) Anton LaVey, founder of the Church of Satan,
admits:

"White magic is supposedly utilized only for good or unselfish purposes, and
black magic, we are told, is used only for selfish or evil reasons. Satanism
draws no such dividing line."

Satanists recognize Satan as the true locus of ennoblement for all occult
pursuits. Hollywood is continuously setting the virtual reality bait through
film promotions aimed at young women and men in order to snag their souls.
Holly Marie Combs, who stars in the weekly TV show Charmed, echoes the same
lie about its consistent portrayals of witchcraft: "We're good witches.
We're ver good witches. We do things o help people not harm them." If Satan
can convince people that they can dabble in a white magic and somehow remain
free from his evil control by distancing himself from it, then more
initiates will be drawn in to the occult delusion.

As the executive producer for Practical Magic, Sandra Bullock's own
production company, Fortis Films, had a major stake in her promoting
witchcraft as publicly amiable. Her inherent beliefs adequately reflect and
parallel the delineation of the story. Of the abominable practice of
witchcraft in Practical Magic, Bullock says, "Even though this is set in
fantasy it's the greatest message I think in unifying women in supporting
each other." Bullock's diabolical messages purpose to transform society for
embracing the occult. Upon the release of the movie she admitted, "I'm in a
place right now where I want to change opinion." Anton LaVey knows how, with
his help, these films help to push people over the edge into witchcraft.
LaVey says:

"I don't see any true reason to readily discount the movie and TV image of
the witch, because I think that whatever popular image is most flattering
should be utilized and sustained whenever possible. People will believe what
they want to believe and the current image of a witch is the most intriguing
and glamorous that has yet to appear." Elsewhere he says, "As Satanism grows
more mainstream, whether people agree with our philosophy or not, our
standards and ideals will prevail."

The wicked inclinations in this world will pass away because the joy of the
godless is momentary. In the end the Word of God will truly prevail at Jesus
Christ's Second Coming. Until then, we must be certain of our faith and make
our calling and election sure. Strengthen your mind in the things above and
not in the things in this life. God is waiting to spend time with you and
longs to hear your voice. Do you for Him? If not, ask him to make it so and
to change your heart in whatever area is in need of transformation. If the
world can give their time to Hollywood's lies, ought not Christians give
time to the one who created us, died for us, and rose for us?

http://www.goodfight.org/hwsbullock.html

The views expressed in this article do not encapsulate my views as they are
for Dr. Chung's veiwing pleasure, on his home page, he admits to having a
preference for Sandra Bullock and her movies.  Dr. Chung, is this not "of
the world?"

Lew Bates