My wife is very upset this girl has been very flighty all her life and we have never forced anything on her we have raised both of our girls to think for themselves but we are worried this may be some sort of cult can anyone tell me what I should know or be worried about? rk1686@sbcglobal.net
2006-09-25 09:43:13 · 26 answers · asked by R K 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I wouldn't consider Wicca a cult any more than I'd consider Christianity a cult (people grouping together to practice a religion). I read up on it may years ago in my youth out of some curiosity. I may, of course, be wrong.
It depends on your daughter. In a way, it's good that she is exposing herself to something other than Christianity, so as to get a perspective on the world without. It would be better if everyone did that, so that we could be more solid on why we believe something.
If, however, she is the type to go to and fro based on whim, I might be more concerned. Since you cannot stop her, it would be important simply to advise her that while looking at other religions can be useful, she should consider why she is doing it in the first place (does she believe that Wicca is based on truth? does she just want something different?) and that getting involved in something without good reasons can do more harm than good. Just give her your best advice on how to view things with a critical and responsible eye. In other words, give her the "tools for life", rather than trying to control her. I think it will go farther.
You may also ask her if she is doubting Christianity, but be prepared with good answers if you do.
2006-09-25 09:57:05 · answer #1 · answered by MikeG 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Most of the wiccan culture has been misunderstood. They do not worship satan or do any ritual sacrificing. Most of what they believe is akin to what the native americans believed. Everything is sacred and there is a goddess mother and a father God. They believe in ."Do no harm to any". It is not as bad as it sounds. You can do a google search on it and find lots of good articles on it. I am a Christian but when I was younger I looked to different faiths as a way of finding myself and what I really believed. Maybe your daughter is just doing her own soul searching. If you have given her good morals and a Christian upbringing then at least some of it will stay with her and may be what draws her back. If not, be tolerant and ask her about her beliefs. See for yourself where her head is at.
2006-09-25 16:50:48 · answer #2 · answered by mortgagegirl101 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Wicca is just as much as a religion as Christianity, though I can argue that Christianity is a cult. You shouldn't be worried, Wicca is a very peaceful religion that teaches tolerance of all forms of life. And a lot of teenagers think that this is just witchcraft, so they experiment with it until they get bored without even really studying it. Let your daughter find the right way to live her life. She's discovering new things and finding herself.
2006-09-25 16:48:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I was raised Presbyterian and I am now a proud Witch. There is nothing inherently evil about Wicca. Wiccans believe in a God and Goddess. This is because they believe in the balance of polarities because, if you really think about it, life requires both male and female to be created. In any case, it is not a cult in the way that you mean it, and most practitioners actually are solitary and don't join any kind of 'group' and we certainly aren't brainwashed.
It's all about thinking for yourself and finding your own spiritual path instead of conforming to someone elses. It is a very spiritual religion that can bring a person VERY close to divinity. It encourages you to help and love all others. It's a very open-minded religion and they believe that all religions are valid in their own way.
I hope this helps you out. If you have any specific questions you can feel free to send me a message through yahoo answers.
Blessings and Light!
~RW
2006-09-25 16:48:29 · answer #4 · answered by Phoenix's Mommy 4 · 3⤊ 2⤋
wicca and christianity are mutually exclusive, but getting up in arms will guarantee that she stays with it. just be cool, be honest, and ask her to always be honest with herself about her personal philosophy. ask her if the wiccan philosophy can be lived out in the physical world. ask her the same question concerning christianity. get her to think it out, and don't push at her. that never ever works. your unconditional love for her is the most important thing she needs from you. everything else stems from that one single action. love her in what you say and do.
the other thing u can do is to read up on wicca from a neutral source. know why you believe or disbelieve everything. that means studying things you don't necessarily agree with. i can discuss most religions because i have studied most of them. wicca is a fairly recent phenomenon, so i plan to give it a good look-see after next month. i just like to know what i'm talking about before i say anything. :)
2006-09-25 16:53:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, be worried. You're in a tight spot. If you leave her be, she may never go back to church, but if you push, she really won't. What you can do is try to save her by having her go with you to church on Christmas and Easter (my mom has my sister do this). I once studied wicca, and my mom forced me back to chruch. The only reason why I decided to leave wicca was because I found my way back to God on my own. If I hadn't, then my mom's pushings would have pushed me farther away.
Talk to her, don't be judgemental. It could be a phase she's going through because of her friends (it was a friend who made me change to wicca). Let her know that you love her, you're worried, and you are there for her.
2006-09-25 16:54:16 · answer #6 · answered by sister steph 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
study up on the wiccan religion. you may find that wiccans are very peace loving people who put a great value on nature. there mottos are blessed be, harm none love all, and love and light.
she may grow out of this stage but if she doesnt, it wouldnt be the worse choice ever. Im Catholic in the sense that i beleive in one god. Wiccans beleive in more than one god. I do however agree with a lot of the Pagan morrals. its pretty much all based on peace.
2006-09-25 16:51:27 · answer #7 · answered by eightieschick70 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I recently researched Wicca. It is not as horrible as you might think. Actually, it is not witchcraft. I suggest you do some research and become knowledgeable about it. Besides . . . often young people do experiment with different types of religion . . . and Wicca is a religion. If she has been brought up properly, and it appears she has, she will end up making the right decision.
2006-09-25 16:46:25 · answer #8 · answered by imstillsandy 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Parents need to trust their teachings and let their childreen fly.
Didn't God ask that we leave our parents, get married, and then cling to our spouses instead of our parents? God gave us "Free Will". In this he can only hope that we will use it well. In many cases, when we turn away from God, we find how much we need God; and then he gives us the medicine to heal us.
It's hard, but just like you helped her learn to walk by letting her fall down time & time again ... so too now with her faith, you need to watch her make choices wheather they are right or wrong. God bless you and your family (smile).
2006-09-25 16:45:30 · answer #9 · answered by Giggly Giraffe 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
i'm semi senior and i'm starting to learn and explore witchcraft this is about to work with gods energy and is very safe unless ur daughter will start doing hexes in negative direction don't worry she Will be OK i assume i think Wicca is more beneficial than scristanity
2006-09-25 16:50:10 · answer #10 · answered by george p 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋