Winterfire 2010

[Justin]

Originally Posted by northern gal

Thanks to Justin for the link on Rev Woodward's article. seeing it is longer than I have the time to read online, would you please point out which page he promises extra blessing on uncut hair, more than the reference we can read in scriptures, such as power on her head because of the angels. I will be reading this page by page later but seeing it is so lengthy could you give a clue where it is found??

Starting on page 12

"Recognize the Spiritual Significance of Hair
· If only Christians knew what witches and New Agers know! There is “power on [the] head” because of what we
do with our hair! What God meant for good, the devil wants to use for evil!

· The Encyclopedia of Superstition, Folklore and The Occult Sciences of the World, page 282: “Women’s hair is a
most precious amulet and wards off a great many evils and diseases.”

· The Power of Magic Secrets and Mysteries Ancient and Modern, page 74: “Hair has always been considered strong
magic; witches casting an evil spell needed a piece of hair from their victim to make it truly efficacious.”

· The Women’s Dictionary of Symbols and Sacred Objects, page 313: “Women’s hair carried heavy symbolic and
spiritual significance in Oriental Religions. Tantric sages proclaimed that the binding or unbinding of women’s hair
could control cosmic powers of creation and destruction.”

· The Donning International Encyclopedic Psychic Dictionary, page 269: “Hair has psychical powers that act as a
protection from evil entities of the etheric world; cutting of the hair was done in a ritual to discontinue this protection; it
is symbolic of strength. It contributes to one’s personality, and is a mark of identification; to shave one’s head is to
remove one’s self-image so one can begin a new self-image.”

· Encyclopedia on Witches and Witchcraft, page 149: “A witch’s magical power is bound in her hair; by shaking her
hair in the wind, the power of a spell is doubled.”

· Encyclopedia of Occultism and Parapsychology, page 572: “Hair has had an occult significance since ancient times.
It has been regarded as a source of strength. The association of hair with sexual features of the body has given it
remarkable force, and distinctions between male and female hair have emphasized sexual attraction. The unisex
fashions of the permissive society and rock groups have tended to create sexual confusion and neurotic behavior.”

· Think of the “classic image” of a witch … it is a woman with long, scraggly uncut hair. WHY? Because the evil
side of the supernatural realm knows there is power associated with hair!"

He then breaks it down verse by verse... here is an excerpt from verse 10 (power on their head):

v. 10 – If a woman is willing to submit to her role (“for this cause”), she will have power on her
head “BECAUSE OF THE ANGELS.” This phrase could have one of four possible
meanings, but the first two meanings (especially the first one) have the weight of Biblical
scholarship behind them:
1. HOLY ANGELS – As these angels veil their faces before God, so the godly woman
wears a veil. The holy angels receive “delegated power” as they submit to God, just like
the godly woman. These angels were present at creation, and know the order of
creation!

2. EVIL ANGELS – These fallen angels are constantly looking for an opportunity to destroy.
Rebellion opens the door to evil (1 Samuel 15:23), but submission to God’s authority
blocks their efforts. These angels were also present at creation, and know the order of
creation!

3. MINISTERS – The word “angel” (or “messenger”) is used for ministers in both the Old
Testament (Malachi 2:7) and New Testament (Revelation 1:20). In this view, women
should wear veils to avoid inadvertently drawing the attention or affection of the ministry.

4. HEATHEN SPIES – This same word is used in James 2:25 to refer to the spies Joshua
sent into Jericho. In this view, women should wear veils because the heathen constantly
sent spies into Christian assemblies to report on violations of public decorum.

· v. 10 – A godly woman’s uncut hair is the mark of her authority in the presence of God, and
in the world of angels and demons. Greek scholar Marvin Treece teaches: “When you come
into the presence of God having your hair cut, or you have some idea in your head of
changing your image to look like a man in some way, it changes your relationship with God,
and you have no authority. I would adjure you, do not attempt to cast out demons with your
hair cut, Sister!” Both angels and demons (fallen angels) recognize spiritual authority - and
they know when it is not present!