Do you try to convert others to your faith?I 've heard from a few pagans that its not right for them to do that,but I'm just curious.....
2006-08-16 10:40:52 · 20 answers · asked by Myaloo 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Ok,sorry for that,I mean people who follow Wicca.
2006-08-16 10:46:57 · update #1
Yeah,really sorry for the mix up there thanks for clearing that up!
2006-08-16 10:49:19 · update #2
No. I firmly believe that the Universe / God/ whatever you want to call a higher being reaches people in a very personal way. what works for me may not work for you and vice versa, so I tend to look for common ground with people of different faiths rather than focusing on the differences.
2006-08-16 10:47:05 · answer #1 · answered by ZombieTrix 2012 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We believe that there are many paths to enlightenment and that ours is not right for everyone. Since Wiccan/Pagan paths include many elements that are relative to only the individual and their personal experiences, it would be wrong to assume that others have the same experieces, ideas and feelings about religion as we do.
Our motto is An Harm Ye None, Do What Thou Will. So if we actively try to persuade someone to change their religous path, we are intruding on their free will. This is not a Wiccan Ideal.
Hope this helps clear a few things up. We may be proud of our beliefs, but that doesn't mean that we shun everyone elses.
2006-08-20 02:02:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the most part Pagans (and Wiccans) do not proseltytize. They are willing to answer questions about their faith but they have no intention of converting. I can't speak for all Pagans though since occasionally you might come across one who decides they should spread the word about their faith, but most of us are not in the habit of trying to draw converts to our religion. Instead we share information when asked and if someone shows interest they are encouraged to seek out more information, groups, etc on their own.
2006-08-16 18:05:00 · answer #3 · answered by Abriel 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No offense, but you need to better elaborate what you mean by pagans. The strict definition is any non-Christian religion. And that includes Muslims who do a lot to try and convert people.. among others.
2006-08-16 17:45:47 · answer #4 · answered by Eldritch 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pagans generally do not proselytize. Pagans generally believe that if a person wants to be Pagan, they will come in their own way, their own time, they don't have to be sought out. Pagans generally believe each to his or her own. Everyone has their own religion that is right for them, there is no one true religion, all religions are right and true for somebody.
2006-08-18 21:47:37 · answer #5 · answered by BlueManticore 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wicca is not a coercive religion. Meaning, we do not try to convert or brainwash people. We respect other constructive religions and paths, the only problem we have is when a religion wishes harm upon us.
2006-08-16 19:53:36 · answer #6 · answered by Juniper C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No we do not convert anyone,, they come to us and ask to join us, We are not a cult, we are normal people like everyone else with just a differant interest, You see people get everything mixed up and turned around and then that is when we look bad, Bless it be.
2006-08-16 17:46:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pagans never try to convert others.
2006-08-16 17:45:38 · answer #8 · answered by Tara662 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No-one that I've ever met that could be described as 'pagan'. 'Pagan' is just a Christian term for pre-christian religions, faiths and beliefs.
2006-08-16 17:47:21 · answer #9 · answered by Josie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I don't think Pagans try to convert.
2006-08-16 17:45:38 · answer #10 · answered by Rachel the Atheist 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋