Mandala Adult Coloring Books Promote Devil's Work? Priest Contends It's Better Than Too Much Screen Time

Adult coloring books that have a mandala theme are works of the devil. A Christian blogger believes that this fad is evil and sends out a warning to those who participate in it. However, a priest has an opposing opinion and weighed on the benefits of adult coloring. He believes that it's a good exercise compared to a grown-up's penchant for too much screen time.

Christian blogger The Last Hiker wrote an entry about adult coloring books to warn the non-believers. She explained that she has no problem with coloring books in general since she has children who love to color. "I do have problems with Mandalas though, which happen to be a part of most of these adult coloring books," she wrote on her blog.

Mandala Adult Coloring Books - Calling Out The Demons

The Last Hiker goes on to detail why she believes Mandala adult coloring books are wrong. She points out that the object, derived from a Buddhist ritual, puts focus on meditating and chanting to connect with deities.

The devil is making you meditate. https://t.co/67giBWcB6R

— The Dymaxion Kid (@gatzby_) April 26, 2016

"This practice opens the door to demons," she further said. She believes that those who color Mandalas are joining in the ritual without even knowing that they are calling on demons.

They are performing an act that perpetuates false idolatry, which is shunned in the Bible. "We need to be aware of what these images are, because they are not just pretty shapes and designs," she added.

guys, adult coloring books with mandalas in them were sent by the devil to trick you into practicing a false faith, okay? BEWARE ALL CIRCLES — Hailey (@winchesterohana) April 21, 2016

Mandala Adult Coloring Books - Metaphysical And Organic Appeal

But a Dallas priest, Father Joshua Whitfield, does not tie adult coloring to evil practices. While he admits he's not a fan of the hobby and has yet to try his hand on a coloring book for grownups, he acknowledges that it is quite popular. He also believes that there's a good thing to this fad.

Father Whitfield enumerates that drawing and coloring have been in existence since the beginning and as with Mandalas, it does have a metaphysical appeal. When hobbyists attempt to stay within the lines of the drawings, it creates a sense of harmony and balance.

Science has explained the calming effects of adult coloring books, which is why some see it as stress therapy, per Medical Daily. The priest defends that mandalas have been around for centuries as well. "There's nothing evil about them at all, except perhaps for the historically ignorant," he wrote via Dallas News.

However, Father Whitfield points out that the best advantage to engaging in adult coloring is that it gives adults the time to put down their phones and gadgets as they engage in an "organic" activity. "It's a return to the human in retreat from the virtual and artificial," he said.

Do you engage in adult coloring? What's your take on these two points? Share your thoughts in the comments below!