Rev. C. Scot Giles, D.Min., LLC

Some argue this. However, the arguments make no sense to me. As hypnotism is something a person does for him or herself it is hard to see how it could pose any more of a spiritual danger than any other behavior. The claim that a person “opens” him or herself to spiritual influences during hypnotism rests on a fundamental misunderstanding of what the hypnotic state actually is.

Also, it makes no scriptural or theological sense to say that a person can somehow endanger their soul accidentally while trying to do something else (such as control pain or weight). One cannot endanger one’s soul “accidentally.”  

Finally, we have research that persons with major medical problems can extend their life by using hypnotism. That means that the hypnotic word is life giving. scripture has always taught that life giving words are blessed.
   

Last updated on May 17, 2008 by C. Scot Giles