i'm a christian but i was a (male) witch two years ago?

Question

and thats why i love that the "triquetra" can be used to symbolize the trinity it is a symbol i'm familiar with and i love that, but can i go to church with a triquetra around my neck and not a cross will the ppl there get mad?

if i wear it i will always remeber what it represents to me, and it's the hoply trinity at this point in my life thats what is most important in my life right now

Answer 1

you shouldn't love that "triquetra" now that you love God. There's no way you can worship the devil and God at the same time in God's House. no way! Now, I suggest that you get rid of the triquetra and any other witchcraftness in your house ASAP! bcuz God doesn't allow that kind of foolishness towards Him.

"Depart from evil,and do good; seek peace, and pursue it"
-Psalm 34:14

Answer 2

Wikipedia says
"Christian use [of the triquetra]
It is known that it was definitely later used by Christians as a symbol of the Trinity (Father, Son and Holy Spirit). This appropriation was particularly easy because the triquetra conveniently incorporated three shapes that could be interpreted as Christian Ιχθυς symbols.

Within the Messianic/Hebrew-roots Movement, a knotted form of the triquetra, in which a circle and a triquetra are knotted together to form a continuous shape, is used as a representative symbol of Gilghad (Gilead)."

Based on the above, I would think it's OK to still wear the symbol as long as the meaning has changed for you.

Also, if you read Jesus' words in Luke, Chapter 6:37
"Pass no judgment, and you will not be judged... "

Christians should not judge anyone else. Whether your particular community would have a problem remains to be seen, but a Christian community should not be sitting in judgment of anyone, especially a fellow Christian. In fact, they shouldn't care if you wear it.

Personally, as a Christian (Catholic) I find it very moving that you would find a new meaning from an old symbol - like a revelation of the true meaning (or deeper meaning) of the symbol.

But if you're still in doubt, ask your priest or minister for advice. If your priest or minister doesn't care, neither should you.

Answer 3

Hi "me",

i would say that if the triquetra reminds you of the trinity it's ok to wear it, however, you ought to be sensitive to other believers because it is also a symbol found on the cover of the "book of shadows".

Paul says that we have Christian liberty but that we should think about others and how our liberty affects them. So if wearing the triquetra makes other people think that you are related to witchcraft then i would say don't wear it... because Jesus humbled himself and served others and you can do that in that way and it's quite Christ-like to consider others...

i can't tell you how different people at your church will respond Paul specifically gave those instructions to mature believers to keep in mind younger believers. Could you imagine how someone who just accepted Christ and knew little about God might react? So i would say you've the freedom to wear it- but also keep in mind other people and if causes someone else to stumble don't do it...

hope that helps...

Nickster

Answer 4

Its no one elses business but yours what you wear around your neck. BUT are you wearing it and love it because of what it used to represent to you? Do you feel it contains special powers?
Check out your motivation for wearing it. There are many christian symbols that cover all aspects of the Christian doctrine if you want to find an alternative. You don't need any identification or symbols for Christ to love you if you have accepted Him as your Lord and saviour. Personally when I gave my life to Christ I dropped any previous symbolism that referenced anything other than my faith in God Almighty. Satan could be using your affection for the triquetra to confuse others or direct your attention away from the Lord. Your previous associations in the witch community may doubt your conversion if they see you wearing one of their symbols. Its a personal call - you'll be convicted by the Holy Spirit if you shouldn't be wearing it. Personally I wouldn't!

Answer 5

If they are snooty enough to get mad at the fact that you are expressing yourself quietly, then its their fault. Its called freedom of speech and if you want to wear a triquetra around your neck at a christian church then you have every right to do so. You are still respecting the christian religion and they should respect your beliefs as well. If they do get mad then they probably arent "true" christians anyway. I doubt God will be offended by a piece of metal.

Answer 6

The problems is do you believe the `triquetra' will gave you power, If you believe, then you are mixing with the two paths - the witchcraft and the christian. If you treat it just a piece of nice art piece and have no spiritual feeling about it, I think it is OK.

It is very spiritual stressful to follow two paths. Choose only one which you feel most comfortable.

Answer 7

Oh heavens no! They won't get mad.

Christians used the triquetra as a symbol of the trinity since they borrowed it from nordic pagens centuries ago.

Yes, definitly feel free to wear it. It is a beautiful symbol.

Answer 8

I haven't seen a triquetra. However I have a friend that was a satanist that changed to be a christian. He has tattoos of demons , pentagrams. etc. He don't cover them up when he goes to church and nobody says anything. We are to love people not judge them by appearance.

Answer 9

The largest factor here will be based on what church you go to. If the symbol is something that constantly reminds you of your past it might be better that you didn't wear it. I was not aware that it was used in witchcraft. This is the impression I am getting based on your question. Symbols are cool and they mean alot to some people but if you are holding fast to this symbol you should ask yourself "is it a little piece of my past that I am holding on to?" If it is you should just let it go. I know it signifies the trinity but if you find yourself in a group of people at church and they are asking you about it and you start talking about your past in witchcraft and how that was a part of it you might need to take a strep back and tell yourself that it is just a symbol. We have a lady in our church who was into witchcraft and got saved. I never hear her talk about her past, ever. The only time I remember her talking about it was on a Thursday night and she was asked to give her testimony. She got up and told us how she was involved in witchcraft and how God delivered her from it. I have never heard another thing about it from her. It is hard to walk with the Lord and grow in Him if we carry a little bit if Egypt with us all the time.

Answer 10

There's a good chance they might not know what a triquetra means.