One of the core differences between its predecessor, Chaos Magick, and Emergent Magick lies in how they approach belief. Classic Chaos Magick uses belief as a tool. In that philosophy, beliefs can be added and discarded as desired. While some chaos magicians hold core beliefs throughout their magical practice, most change their paradigm frequently, oftentimes on a whim. Chaos Magick advocates switching beliefs in order to find the right tool for the job. While this can work if all a magician is interested in is operative magick, it becomes a detriment to spiritual growth. A belief can better be seen as a muscle. Use it frequently and it becomes stronger and more useful. Use it seldom and it fails to perform when needed.