An Analysis and Warning
📌 Document Summary
Eric Roxas's work (2024) teaches how make a curse against people who have hurt or committed a crime. It combines:
- Christian perspective (Genesis, God, holiness)
- Folk Catholicism (candle, Saint Anthony of Padua)
- Spiritual revenge as an alternative to legal justice
🔍 Author's Main Point
| Aspect | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Basis | Man was created in the image of God; therefore he has the power to curse. |
| Condition | The one who curses must be holy; otherwise, the curse will return to him. |
| Limitation | Cannot kill or physically harm; family is not involved |
| Purpose | Justice, guilty conscience, misfortune in life |
| Method | Candle, picture/name, prayer to Saint Anthony of Padua |
⚠️ Critical Issues and Warnings
1. Theological Problem
- The Bible does not teach the use of curses as personal justice.
- Romans 12:19 says: “Do not avenge yourselves… Vengeance is mine, says the Lord.”
- The curse in Genesis is God's judgment, not human power.
2. Legal Implications
- The swearing or swearing to others it may be considered:
- Serious threats (Art. 282, Revised Penal Code)
- Unjust vexation (Art. 287)
- Cyber libel if posted online
3. Psychological Harm
- The intentional infliction of fear, anxiety, and sleeplessness is emotional abuse.
- May trigger mental health issues in the target.
4. Financial Exploitation
- Offering “Ritual of Justice” and “Debt Collection Ritual” with minimum fee.
- There is no guarantee of validity; this is potential scam or fraud.
5. Moral Contradiction
- It is said to “not overdo it” but the very act of swearing is violation of charity.
- Christian teaching is forgive the offender (Matthew 6:14-15).
✅ Better Alternatives
| Situation | Right Step |
|---|---|
| Aggrieved by the law | File a case with the barangay, prosecutor, or court |
| There is a debt that is not being paid. | Send a demand letter; go to small claims court |
| Emotional pain | Consult a guidance counselor, psychologist, or spiritual director |
| Desire for justice | Pray for peace and guidance, not a curse |
| Feeling helpless | Approach DSWD, PAO, or NGOs for legal and psychosocial support |
📖 Things to Remember
- True justice is not obtained by a curse but by due process.
- God is a God of justice., but He does not tolerate personal revenge.
- The holiness is not a measure of power but of love and forgiveness.
“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” — Romans 12:21
🛑 Final Advice
Don't use curses. as a weapon. Instead:
- Process your anger in a healthy way
- Ask for help to authorities and professionals
- Pray for yourself and even for your enemy
- Trust that God is the true Judge
If you need someone to talk to or guidance, call* National Mental Health Hotline: 1553 (globe/tm) or 0966-351-4518.
📅 Review Date: July 30, 2026
Purpose: Inform, Warn, and Provide Alternatives