Is baneful magic right or wrong?

The answer would be based on the below views of each practitioner.

1. Intent and Consequences

• Right: Some people argue that baneful magic (magic intended to harm or manipulate) can be justified in cases of self-defense or justice, where other avenues are unavailable or ineffective.

• Wrong: Others view it as inherently harmful because it intentionally causes suffering, which violates principles of compassion, kindness, or the Wiccan Rede’s “harm none.”

2. Cultural and Religious Contexts

• In certain spiritual traditions, baneful magic is a neutral tool, and its morality depends on how and why it is used.

• In other contexts, baneful magic is strictly taboo and considered unethical or dangerous because of potential repercussions, including karmic consequences.

3. Personal Responsibility

Many magical practitioners emphasize personal responsibility: engaging in baneful magic means accepting any consequences, both spiritual and practical.

4. Philosophical Perspectives

• Relativist View: Ethics are subjective, so whether baneful magic is right or wrong depends on the situation and the values of the practitioner.

• Universalist View: Causing harm is universally wrong, so baneful magic cannot be ethically justified.

Ultimately, the answer lies in your own ethical framework and spiritual beliefs. What are your thoughts on it?