The Myth and Reality of Ouija Boards: Are They Portals for Spirits and Demons?

Are Ouija boards really portals for spirits and demons, or are they simply a cleverly manipulated amusement? This article delves into the truth behind these controversial communication devices and their potential spiritual dangers.

Understanding Ouija Boards

For many, Ouija boards are nothing more than a toy reminiscent of their childhood. When used for entertainment, they are nothing more than that. However, some individuals believe in their mystical qualities, seeing them as a gateway to the spirit world, good or evil.

The belief in their power is often unwavering, similar to how some people view superstitions like black cats being evil or magical. Pitchforks, for example, spark similar fear and fascination. In the end, these beliefs are just that—beliefs—and they often stand in the face of reason and scientific evidence.

Historical and Contemporary Accounts

Reports of encounters with sinister spirits and demons through Ouija boards are well-documented. One notable case took place at 25 Cromwell Street in Gloucester, England. The factory where these boards are made was built over several thousand burial sites, adding to the haunting legends surrounding them. However, a group of people who stayed in the basement played with an Ouija board and reported nothing out of the ordinary occurring.

They claimed absolutely nothing happened: no demons, no evil spirits, no portals opening up. These reports serve as a stark reminder that the beliefs in Ouija boards being portals for spirits and demons are often based on fear rather than evidence.

Scientific Perspective

What exactly happens when someone uses a Ouija board? From a scientific perspective, the movements are likely manipulated by the planchette movers who dominate the direction to words, letters, and numbers desired for effect. This manipulation can be as simple as the subconscious movements of the users.

To test this, one could blindfold the person moving the planchette and observe the results. This simple experiment could reveal the true nature of communications made through Ouija boards.

Spiritual and Ethical Considerations

However, there is a darker side to Ouija boards and similar occultic practices. Not only are they spiritually dangerous, but they can also be offensive to our Creator, God. Biblical warnings against engaging in such practices are clear and paramount.

1. Engagement with demonic spirits: Ouija boards and similar practices draw the attention and interaction of demonic spirits. This includes fallen angels and Satan himself. In these situations, it is crucial not to engage with evil entities.

2. Offense to God: Engaging in such practices can be considered an offense to our loving Creator God. The Bible, specifically Leviticus 19:31 and 20:6, warns against practices that are associated with demonic influences.

The best course of action is to seek a restored relationship with God. This involves:

Prayerfully calling upon God through Jesus Christ, who has authority over all evil. Reverently reading and studying the Holy Bible, with particular emphasis on the New Testament. Finding a Bible-believing Christian church to fellowship and grow spiritually.

The human nature often resists this path due to pride, selfishness, stubbornness, and a tendency to be deceived. We want to do things our own way, not as God intends. Yet, it is God who gives us purpose and meaning, guiding and empowering us to achieve His will for our lives.

The reality of the human soul and spirit is also important to understand. The soul and spirit, including the attributes of being created in God's image, begin at conception and continue post-mortal death. While some believe in reincarnation or other spiritual pathways, the Bible is clear that only those who sincerely repent of their sins and place faith in Christ Jesus will go to heaven. Those who reject God's plan will be separated from Him in hell.

The path to eternal life with God is clear in the Bible:

Romans 3:23-24: For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, yet all are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. John 3:16: For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 14:6: I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. John 3:3: Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. Ephesians 2:8-9: For it is by grace you have been saved through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not as the result of works, so that no one can boast.

Each of us has a decision to make about our eternal life and destiny. Will we accept or reject God's gift of salvation through faith in Christ Jesus? The choice is ours to make, but it has eternal consequences.