The prophet's dictionary guide to the supernatural

125. Astronomy—A Greek term for “the laws of the stars.” Astronomy began as an old Chaldean science practiced by their priests in antiquity. Initially tied to astrology, it was relied upon for divination, fortune-telling, and prophetic omens. Their records date back to the early second century B.C. Astronomers recorded the aspects of the heavens, planetary and star activity, and the motions of the constellations. History shows the Chaldean astronomers developed an almost precise science predicting the appearance and the approach of eclipses. The Scriptures called them stargazers. Refer to Isaiah 47:13. From its humble crude beginnings, astronomy has been transformed into a sophisticated science by modern astronomers who do not necessarily link it to religion, prophecy, or astrology. 126. Atheism—A) An irreligious observance claiming disbelief in the existence of God, any god. B) An abject denial of the existence of God. Refusal to acknowledge a Creator with spiritual authority in the affairs of the earth and humanity. Atheism generally springs from a crippling disappointment in God, prayer, religion, or faith by adherents. In retaliation for a presumed indifference from God, atheists, in their mind, simply concoct a lifestyle that ignores Him. An individual’s excessive and unbalanced introduction to worship and his or her subjection to compulsory religion are often other root causes of this unbelief. 127. Athene/Athena—Greek goddess of wisdom, the Roman version of Minerva whose symbols are the owl, olive branch, and the snake. 128. Attendant—One who serves another by waiting on their needs, carrying out their requests, administrating their affairs, and accompanying them on professional excursions and journeys. Numbers 11:28; 2 Kings 4:43 and 6:15; Luke 4:20; Acts 13:5; Ezra 7:24; Esther 4:5; Genesis 39:4; 1 Kings 19:21; 2 Chronicles 34:20. 129. Attending Spirit—A subordinate agent or force that supports and serves a higher, more powerful one. Attending spirits complement an influence (or inspiration) or they maneuver natural circumstances in and by our supernatural world. Usually these spirits are the guards of the strongmen in a maneuver to possess and oppose a saint or a believer. Matthew 12:45; Luke 11:26. 130. Augur—Fortune-telling and prediction by means of omens (a supposed voice that spoke to priests from objects, entrails, and natural phenomena). A legal institution in ancient Rome, auguring was done by a member or members of a particular college of priests in Rome. Through augury, they revealed the future and sought Apollo as the god of prophecy.