![]() ![]() Some scientists and philosophers have identified feng shui as both non-scientific and pseudoscientific and has been described as a paradigmatic example of pseudoscience. Depending on the researcher, feng shui could be considered in a variety of ways. Much of modern Western research on the topic has an absolutist bias in its interpretations of feng shui. ![]() There has been intense debate on feng shui’s existence as a science or superstition. It has become increasingly visible through 'feng shui consultants' and corporate architects who charge large sums of money for their analysis, advice and design." In the wake of the climate crisis, feng shui is being taken into academic consideration for possible contributions to ecological philosophy. One scholar writes that in contemporary Western societies, however, "feng shui tends to be reduced to interior design for health and wealth. ![]() Historically, as well as in many parts of the contemporary Chinese world, feng shui was used to orient buildings and spiritually significant structures such as tombs, as well as dwellings and other structures. More broadly, feng shui includes astronomical, astrological, architectural, cosmological, geographical and topographical dimensions. From ancient times, landscapes and bodies of water were thought to direct the flow of the universal Qi – "cosmic current" or energy – through places and structures. The term feng shui means, literally, "wind-water" (i.e. Idolatry is repeatedly and strongly forbidden in the Bible (Deuteronomy 4:15–20 Jeremiah 44:1–4 1 Corinthians 10:14–20 2 Corinthians 6:16–17).Feng shui analysis of a 癸山丁向 site, with an auspicious circle Feng shuiįeng shui ( / ˈ f ʌ ŋ ˌ ʃ uː i/ ), sometimes called Chinese geomancy, is an ancient Chinese traditional practice which claims to use energy forces to harmonize individuals with their surrounding environment. It is idolatry because it depends on spiritual forces other than God for healing and protection in other words, it is the worship of something other than God. Using crystals for protection or healing is, at its root, an idolatrous practice. There is nothing wrong with using crystals for home décor or wearing them as jewelry, but there is nothing magical about them. Crystals are striking examples of God’s handiwork. The superstitious use of crystals is yet another example of fallen mankind taking what God has created and twisting it for an ungodly purpose. Anything that seeks to manipulate the spirit world can be categorized as witchcraft. The use of crystals as charms, amulets, or talismans is a type of occult practice, however benign it seems. God declares the practice of the occult detestable (Deuteronomy 18:10–12), and witchcraft is named along with idolatry as ungodly behavior (Galatians 5:19–21). On the contrary, the Bible warns strongly against engaging in anything related to superstition and the occult. The Bible does not say that crystals are beneficial for attracting wealth, rekindling romance, or warding off evil spirits neither does it say that crystals are needed to connect to God’s Spirit. ![]() None of these superstitious beliefs about crystals come from the Bible. Crystals that absorb too much bad energy in the process of protecting a home must be “cleansed” to reset the vibrations. Crystals are sometimes used in feng shui, in the belief that they emanate good vibrations. Some use crystals to ward off evil spirits or bad energy and thus bring good luck. Some people also believe that crystals have an inherent power that can be harnessed and used to their benefit. According to crystal healers, the careful placing of crystals on a patient’s body is supposed to line up with or stimulate the body’s chakras and promote healing. Besides being beautiful mineral structures, crystals are used in the practice of crystal healing, a pseudoscience that purports to heal various ailments. ![]()
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