A character origin problem.

definitely Magic, IMO.

I tend to look at the various condemnations of other practitioners, the commandment about having no other gods before Him*, etc etc in the same vein as exhortations to buy only official JehovahTM products - all about establishing market share and brand loyalty and trying to dismiss or drive out competitors. Remember that early Christianity existed in a very crowded and competitive market.


* which, some argue, implicitly acknowledges their existence.

Well, it sounds like people from all sides of the equation have suggested magic...

And that is what I would suggest as well.

Placing my thoughts in this fictional universe where deities grant extraordinary powers through mortal vessels... If the powers are granted upon the character, then I would likely make the origin Magic (unless the specifics made tech or science, or possibly mutation, more appropriate). Where as, if this character were the deity, or a special vessel created by the deity and given a portion of his/her/its power, then I could go Natural (but even then I could still go with Magic).

I had planned to make a priest who used technologically created demons and other illusions and effects (Demon MM), but I just didn't want to role-play the character and I found the demons to be annoying, hehe.

Best of luck... Err, peace be with you... err... $deity + you!

Granted powers by god. That seems to fit in line with Magic Origin's diffinition.

If the power is coming from outside, then it's Magic.

If the power is coming from within, and their faith is only used to channel it, then it's Natural.

ah
but what if natural magic
different types of magic you know

Alchemist -science magic

Shaman-natural magic

Natural born magicians- mutant magic (streching)

Wand holders, crystal ball, broom users, flying carpets. tricks,etc- Tech magic

No.

I have a Tech religious character in the game. I've seen Christianity mentioned in some of the story arcs, so I created Jesus Freak, a Freakshow that converted to Christianity. He's just a 'lay follower', so he has no divinely-inspired abilities (SS/WP Brute).

Note that he also has a Praetorian counterpart that was a Christian and tore away from it, a complete antithesis of the hero. It makes RP fun with those guys.

Magic is defined as coming from a power other than yourself, so it makes perfect sense for that regard. If you want to use a character from an established religion, do so respectfully if for no other reason than just ease of playing.

As a Christian IRL, I see no problem with people respectfully bringing in any other religions. My characters are not an outreach attempt, but simply a springboard for ideas, although they have inspired some conversations

It has been stated by finer minds than mine (and said better) that at extremely high levels magic is indistinguishable from technology. therefore, obviously, you should make him a robot, and tech origin.

Another thing to consider, do not confuse Magic "power responding to the will of the caster" with Miracle "power responding to the will of the Divine". You could have any origin that serves as a focus or conduit or what have you, and work "miracles" in the name of a higher power. It is not required that you be a magical origin, heck, you may not actually have any power at all as it is just being used through you. No need to get tunnel vision in terms of origins.