[Kiddiss]

So you have talky birdies? And a Macaw? OH MAI! Those are not only absolutely gorgeous, but also very intelligent and live practically forever <3

As far as my beliefs go, right now that's exactly how I see them- as my beliefs, which I do not not feel the need nor the authority to shove down other people's throats. I don't think that's what God wants from me... it's not my place. Plus, I'm basically still in diapers when it comes to being a "Child in Christ Jesus". I don't even want to pretend that I know enough to even try to teach anyone else anything about the Bible. I'm always open to answer friendly questions as best I can- but again, I am an absolute beginner ^_^
As for magick... that was something I practiced since I was just a little kid (like, starting at age 7 or 8) until just a few years ago. I got into it pretty deep. I would never call myself a witch of any sort- but you don't have to be a witch, wizard, warlock, sorceress, etc. to practice real magick.
I refuse to condemn ANYONE for anything they do except Satanic worship. Sorry, but that is one thing I do not tolerate. One of my college roommates was almost killed by something conjured by dark magicks, and I refuse to see anything positive in the worship of evil. Anything else is not mine to judge (it's not even mine to judge Satanism as a Christian- I don't tolerate simply as a person with a personal bias against it... even before I was baptized in the name of Christ).

This is JMHO, but I think "Christians" who persecute others for beliefs other than their own aren't truly following the teachings of Christ. That's something that I don't ever think I'll see eye-to-eye on with my in-laws. They are vert judgemental, which I feel is wrong, and very off-putting. They say they live their lives according to the Word of God, but the Word plainly states that judgement belongs to God and God alone.
My Dad-in-law is a great teacher, but he obviously still has much to learn, as well :3

TL;DR: It ain't my place to tell you that you can't practice magic or magick. That's between you and God ^_~ I won't judge you and hope you don't judge me C: *Squishy HUG!*