Perspectives on Christian Witchcraft The Practice: Modern individuals who identify as Christian witches blend devotion to Jesus Christ with folk magic, herbalism, or esoteric tools like tarot and crystals, viewing them as ways to honor God's creation. The Controversy: Traditional Christian denominations view the terms "Christian" and "witch" as a contradiction, pointing to biblical passages that strictly forbid witchcraft and divination (such as Deuteronomy 18:10-12).