The bible has many things in it that modern day Christians don't believe in. Nobody could reconcile mentally all of the things in the Bible with the world we live in today, like mythical beasts or even slavery. So Christianity evolves some of their dis-proven stories into "obsolete" or "figurative". So really I wouldn't say anything.

I’m sure that they have an understanding of what magic is that is different from God, probably thinking of potions and enchanted items and such

Religious conundrum for contemplating the infinite power of God: Is God capable of creating a rock so heavy that he himself could not lift it? If you answer the question "yes" than what does that answer really imply about Gods infinite magical power, and if you answer "no" then what does that answer really imply vis a vis the supernatural all powerful being which is called God?

It's not magic if you believe it's real, and there lies the conundrum, more and more evidence is coming to light showing that this Jesus character never existed the Josephus writings have been proven a hoax, they were doctored 300 years after their alleged savior was crucified, not only do they believe in magic like all good conservatives they they think fiction is the truth and non fiction is made up stories, what a fucking world we boomers have wrought.

When I was an undergrad and had only recently, tentatively started taking steps away from faith, I enrolled in a class in the Anthropology Department called "Magic, Witchcraft and Religion." At that time, I didn't see the connection between the three. Now, years later, it seems pretty obvious to me.

I would say "Good for you, since your doesn't support magic."

I always remember driving through Ireland and listening to local radio. Cutting a long story short I heard a priest comment on the air about a vision a person had, say that the church does not promote superstition. I nearly crashed the car