From Animism to Demons – The Hidden Dangers of Shamanic Practices
Shamanism: An Ancient Spirit Path That Leads Away from God
Shamanism is one of the oldest spiritual systems in the world, rooted in animism—the belief that spirits inhabit everything in nature: rocks, rivers, animals, trees, and even weather patterns. Across centuries and continents, tribal peoples have looked to shamans—spiritual mediators—who claim to connect with the spirit realm for guidance, healing, or protection.
While shamanism is experiencing a revival in neo-shamanistic movements today, the Bible makes it clear that these practices are not from God. They are counterfeits, opening the door to demonic influence.
“For the word of God is living and active… discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” — Hebrews 4:12
Cultural Origins of Shamanism
Shamanism can be traced to ancient tribal cultures in Siberia, Mongolia, the Americas, Africa, and parts of Southeast Asia. While traditions vary, the role of the shaman is remarkably similar worldwide: to act as an intermediary between the visible world and the unseen realm.
This often involves:
Entering trances through drumming, chanting, or mind-altering substances.
Spirit journeys to “other worlds” to retrieve information.
Healing rituals using talismans, charms, or animal sacrifices.
Calling on ancestor spirits for help or wisdom.
Beliefs of Shamanism
Shamans believe:
The world is filled with good and bad spirits.
Illness or misfortune comes from spiritual imbalance.
The shaman can restore harmony through ritual.
Spirits of animals, plants, or ancestors can guide and protect humans.
While these beliefs sound culturally rich, spiritually they replace God’s truth with spiritism (communication with the dead and demons).
Who Is Their God or gods?
Shamanism does not typically worship the God of the Bible. Instead, it focuses on spirit beings—sometimes seen as deities, sometimes as forces of nature. These “gods” may include:
Nature spirits (sun, moon, rivers)
Animal totems believed to hold supernatural power
Ancestor spirits thought to advise the living
Trickster spirits who must be appeased
Scripture warns that behind such spirits are demons:
“They sacrificed to demons, not to God…” — Deuteronomy 32:17
“The things which the Gentiles sacrifice they sacrifice to demons and not to God…” — 1 Corinthians 10:20
Purpose of Shamanism
Shamanism seeks to:
Heal physical and emotional illness through spirit help
Protect communities from curses or spiritual attack
Predict the future or find lost objects
Bring blessings for hunting, farming, or warfare
The real spiritual purpose, however, is to bypass the authority of God and seek supernatural power elsewhere.
Why People Get Involved
People may turn to shamanism for:
Desperate need for healing when doctors cannot help
Curiosity about the “mystical” or “ancient wisdom”
A desire for connection with nature or ancestors
Spiritual hunger without knowledge of Jesus Christ
But seeking spiritual help from any source other than the Lord opens a legal doorway for demonic oppression.
Is Shamanism Divination?
Yes—many of its practices (spirit journeys, interpreting omens, seeking guidance from spirits) fall directly under divination, which God calls detestable (Deuteronomy 18:10–12).
Demonic Manifestations for Christians
When believers engage in shamanism—or when their ancestors did—they may experience:
Nightmares and spirit visitations
Fear of certain animals or objects
Hearing voices during prayer
Spiritual heaviness or inability to worship
Chronic illness or accidents
Generational cycles of poverty or violence
These are signs of spiritual bondage caused by agreements with unclean spirits.
Scriptures Against Shamanism and Spiritism
Leviticus 19:31 – “Do not turn to mediums or seek out spiritists.”
Deuteronomy 18:10–12 – God condemns divination, witchcraft, and necromancy.
Isaiah 8:19 – “Should not a people inquire of their God? Why consult the dead on behalf of the living?”
Acts 19:19 – Believers destroyed their occult items after coming to Christ.
If Your Ancestors Practiced Shamanism
Generational involvement in shamanism can create spiritual inheritance rights for demons. Exodus 20:5 speaks of the sins of the fathers affecting future generations. These must be renounced and broken through the authority of Jesus Christ.
Steps to Freedom
Confess any involvement with shamanism.
Renounce all spirits and gods connected to it.
Break all generational covenants in Jesus’ name.
Command every unclean spirit to leave (Mark 16:17).
Fill your life with God’s Word and fellowship with believers.
Prayer of Renunciation
Father, I confess that I or my ancestors have sought guidance or healing from shamans or spirits. I renounce every covenant, ritual, or talisman connected to shamanism. I break every generational curse and command all unclean spirits to leave me now in the name of Jesus. Holy Spirit, fill me with Your power, truth, and peace. Amen.
Shamanism may appear as harmless cultural tradition or “natural spirituality,” but in reality it is a counterfeit path that leads to bondage. The only true Mediator between God and man is Jesus Christ (1 Timothy 2:5), and the only true healing and guidance come from the Holy Spirit.
Teresa Morin
President of Touch of God Int’l Ministries
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