Like if you saw somebody on the street wearing a pentacle, would you automatically assume its wicca (or they are wiccan)?
2006-09-28 02:06:05 · 38 answers · asked by sunset_bridge 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
Would you laugh, avoid them, what?
2006-09-28 02:09:57 · update #1
If I saw someone wearing a pentacle I would not assume anything. I am Not Wiccan, I am a Pagan, I practice Traditional Witchcraft, I wear a pentacle at times. There are many flavors of Pagans and there are people that think a pentacle is a chic fashion statement. By pentacle alone you cannot tell which Witch is which.
I think every-ones spiritual path is a very private matter and I harbor no ill towards anyone of any faith or lack of.
Blessings )O(
2006-09-28 02:40:55 · answer #1 · answered by Epona Willow 7 · 8⤊ 2⤋
I don't think there is any problem or issue with wearing a pentacle, whether you are a wiccan or not. Many people immediately fear the thought of witchcraft, but why?
People are scared by what they don't know. After all though, the residents of the UK were originally pagan until Christianity arrived and with the fear of the unknown decided to murder people for it. Which belief would strike more fear into people with that attitude I wonder?
I don't think there's any reason to be afraid of any religion/belief, it's far too common that the people you should be afraid of will stretch the truth to their own ends which enables them to get away with whatever they want in the name of "their" religion. It's people who have no understanding of morals that you should really fear, unfortunately these cannot generally be identified when you're walking down a street.
2006-09-28 02:26:49 · answer #2 · answered by Tam 1 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I think that Wicca can be a beautiful path for those who are called to it. Witchcraft can be a useful skill for those with the patience to practice.
If I saw a stranger with a pentacle, I would probably smile and nod a greeting. If I saw a new co-worker wearing a pentacle, I would privately and casually ask them about it. Then I would carefully listen to determine if they are serious or a playgan. Both of these situations have happened to me numerous times over the years.
2006-09-28 11:33:36 · answer #3 · answered by Witchy 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
If someone walked down the street wearing a pentacle I would think eaither A) they're gothic B) they are wicca or C) they like to wear pentacles. As for the Religion I think it should be repsected like all other religions.
2006-09-29 10:27:49 · answer #4 · answered by Okami Ryuu 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I personally am facinated by it, i'm not really sure whether it's a waste of time but it's sorta fun and it means a lot to loads of people. And as for seeing someone with a pentacle? Well have you not seen how many people have them just because they're cool? So no, of course i would not automatically assume they were wiccan, but so what if they are?
2006-09-28 04:31:43 · answer #5 · answered by crazy_kitty 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
No, I wouldn't automatically assume that they are Wiccan,,,,it would depend upon if the pentacle is in the upright position....It might give me a reason to start a conversation with them...I often get quite a few interesting comments on my own necklace which I wear openly, it has more than one pentacle in the design of it.
2006-09-28 02:19:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 1⤋
I'm an independent agnostic with a great deal of sympathy for neo-Pagans, witches, etc.
No I would not assume the wearer of that piece of jewelry was a believer in wicca or paganism, and I always enjoy serious talk about different religious beliefs, but I would never initiate it.
I think that Wicca/Paganism is a healthier faith to have than the monotheistic religions, but so far I have not been tempted ;-).
2006-09-29 01:32:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
We are called Wiccans they practice wicca. I feel that it is a good thing and love it and i relize it is right for me and not others but wish that people would stop trying to convert me. I have known sence i was eight and WILL NOT be converted. The pentacle is a symboly of protection, just like catholics feel the cross is..
2006-09-28 04:06:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 1⤋
I don't know if I would automatically assume they were Wiccan, but I might assume they are at least Pagan. Same as seeing a person wearing a cross would make me assume they were Christian but not sure if they were Catholic or Protestant or seeing someone wearing a Star of David and assuming they were Jewish but not sure if they were Orthodox, Conservative, or Reform. Wicca is just one of many branches of Paganism.
Regarding my feelings about Wicca, as Thomas Jefferson said, "But it does me no injury for my neighbor to say there are 20 gods, or no God. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg." So long as a person's beliefs do not lead them to actions that might negatively affect others, they should be allowed to believe whatever they want. Each to his or her own.
I'd probably at least say hello, wish them a good morning, maybe strike up a conversation. Certainly give them the same politeness as anyone else.
2006-09-28 02:13:26 · answer #9 · answered by BlueManticore 6 · 11⤊ 1⤋
I'm cool with witchcraft. Not my path, but all the witches I've met are really very nice people, and usually have quite a lot to teach.
And no, no more than if I saw someone wearing another chaos star like mine would make me assume someone is a chaos mage.
2006-09-28 02:56:56 · answer #10 · answered by angk 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋