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Spellbound

The Paranormal Seduction of Today’s Kids

About

The Book

Our culture is saturated with films, books, toys, and ideas related to the occult. The lines between good and evil are usually blurred. Teens and children are constantly exposed to books, social media, phone apps, and popular online programs and games featuring occult themes.

This book, written by a former professional astrologer, seeks to present a lucid and comprehensive examination of the paranormal and occult by breaking down the principles of occult practices, based on the list in Deuteronomy 18:10-11, giving key points about the practices so that parents and others can readily identify them.

The book discusses the occult view of supernatural energy and of good and evil, and how these concepts have appeared in some popular literature and movies. The book also explains the dangers and gives a biblical basis for concern, as well as suggestions on speaking to children and young teens about the occult.

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Read Chapter 1 - What is the Paranormal? The Hidden & Forbidden

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Endorsements

Dr. Norman L. Geisler

“Spellbound is a great title for a great book. No movement is more pervasive and more destructive to our teen culture than witchcraft and the occult. It has permeated music and the media, cartoons, and comic books, TV and radio, and the public-school classroom.”

Dr. Richard Howe, Ph.D. - Provost and Norman L. Geisler Chair of Christian Apologetics, Southern Evangelical Seminary

“Marcia Montenegro has brought a tremendous amount of personal experience and research to bear on this crucial topic. Parents cannot afford to be uninformed about the danger the occult poses to their children. Spellbound can provide the tools parents need to safeguard their families.”

Sharon Hoover, former Director of Student Ministries, Centreville Presbyterian Church

“I love your book! It is a wonderful resource for church leaders and for parents. Your explanations of various practices are clear, and your first-hand experiences adds credibility to the book. I especially appreciate the “Bringing it Home” sections of each chapter. The questions serve as good...

Angela Porter Azev - (Home School Mom), Napier, WV

“I just finished Spellbound and I think that it is an excellent resource! You better believe that I will be picking up extra copies to hand out to lots of parents I know. You did a wonderful job of raising issues of concern without being an alarmist. I particularly appreciate the work you did in p...

About

The Author

Marcia Montenegro

Before becoming a Christian, Marcia Montenegro was involved for many years in Eastern spiritual beliefs (Hindu and Buddhist), New Age, and occult practices. She was also a certified, professional astrologer who taught astrology for several years and served as chairperson of the Astrology Board of Examiners (ABE) and President of the Astrological Society in Atlanta, GA.

Through her full-time ministry, Christian Answers for the New Age (CANA), Marcia speaks around the country at churches and conferences and on numerous radio broadcasts, internet webcasts, and podcasts. She has numerous articles published in various magazines and written chapters included in many books on the New Age and occult topics.

Marcia has a Master’s Degree in Religion from Southern Evangelical Seminary, Charlotte, NC. Marcia serves as a missionary with Fellowship International Mission (FIM), Allentown, PA. Based in Arlington, VA, she is the mother of an adult son and also the author of SpellBound: The Paranormal Seduction of Today’s Kids (Cook, 2006) and co-author with Don & Joy Veinot of Richard Rohr and the Enneagram Secret (MCOI Publishing LLC, 2020). Marcia’s CANA website is Christian Answers for the New Age. You can also follow her on Facebook at Christian Answers for the New Age.