A dark spiritual shift is sweeping across American culture, revealing itself in the very words young people elevate and repeat. These trends may appear harmless, but the language gaining popularity carries unmistakable spiritual weight. Words are never empty. They shape belief, behavior and the atmosphere of a generation. And today’s youth culture is embracing terms rooted in confusion, self-creation and open rebellion against God.
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One of the clearest examples is the widespread push toward manifesting. What used to be a simple word meaning “to make clear” has become a ritualized practice. Millions of young people now use the term to describe aligning their thoughts, emotions and “spirit” to create their own reality. It is presented as empowerment, yet the method mirrors ancient forms of sorcery and divination—practices Scripture repeatedly warns against. Instead of turning to God in prayer, people are urged to tap into unseen forces through mental visualization and ritualistic alignment. The spiritual implications are not subtle. Manifesting is simply the old occult repackaged for a generation searching for control.
An even more disturbing trend has surged into schools: the phrase “6-7.” What began as a catchy chant online now echoes through classrooms and playgrounds nationwide. Entire groups of children repeat it with raised hands and frantic excitement, often without knowing where it came from or what it represents. Its origin traces back to an artist who openly participates in blood rituals, animal sacrifice and curse-based practices rooted in Afro-Caribbean occultism. The numbers themselves reflect spiritual entities tied to those rituals, and the chant serves as a disguised invocation, now repeated by children who believe they are merely playing along with a social trend.
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A child’s innocence does not erase the meaning of the words they speak. Throughout Scripture, language is shown to carry spiritual power. Blessing and cursing are not metaphors—they are realities. When children repeat phrases born from dark spiritual practices, they unknowingly participate in patterns designed to desensitize them to the supernatural and draw them toward spiritual confusion.
This is part of a much larger drift. Modern culture has normalized witchcraft, magic, spells, curses and spiritual experimentation, burying them in entertainment, music, humor and self-help language. As the church has grown more hesitant to address the supernatural realm, society has filled the void with counterfeits. Children are now surrounded by content that celebrates practices Scripture calls dangerous. And because these influences are packaged as fun, trendy or empowering, they often bypass parental awareness entirely.
This is not about hunting for demons behind every trend. It is about recognizing when spiritual darkness is being marketed as harmless entertainment. Manifesting and “6-7” are not random cultural moments—they are symptoms of a deeper spiritual battle for the next generation. Parents must stay alert, guard their homes and guide their children with clarity and courage. A generation being formed by occult-tinged language will not drift toward truth on its own.
Yet despite the darkness, there is hope. Countless people have walked away from witchcraft and occult practices after experiencing the transforming power of Jesus Christ. No spiritual counterfeit can outmatch the authority of God. But awareness must come before deliverance. Ignoring these trends will not make them disappear.
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A spiritual storm is moving through America’s youth. The church cannot afford silence. It must answer with truth, discernment and unwavering love for those being pulled into deception.
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James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a background in journalism from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine.
