Yes, there are distinct differences between the three. I sound pretentious, but I am trying to find out what others think. I am in a small town and could not possibly speak to any other real humans about magical systems where I am, so I must ask you, my internet friends.
2006-10-10 15:29:45 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I could be pretentious myself and point out that it is none of the above, technically it would count as a priesthood as it is a 'religion' without laity only priests/priestesses, or you could also consider it a cult – a small religious grouping with a charismatic leader.
If we are going to choose from the three above I would say religion, I am tempted to say "magico-religious system" in that it is a specific magical practice/tradition within a religious context, but then we would get into the discussion about magic within any religion so that may be overly complicating things.
2006-10-11 12:51:28 · answer #1 · answered by Kasha 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing magical about Wicca's it is a religion. Based on the earth and mother nature. The followers are called witches. What magical systems are you talking about?
2006-10-10 15:34:16 · answer #2 · answered by lost_soul 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The people I know who consider themselves Wiccans view it as a religion, and incorporate magic spells into it.
2006-10-10 15:32:37 · answer #3 · answered by Rhonda 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is a religion with its own specific structure, worldviews, practices, and deities.
I may be wrong here, but I believe that the main purpose of Wicca is to connect with and honor specific deities. (Wiccans, please let me know if I'm wrong about the main purpose of Wicca).
2006-10-11 18:32:13 · answer #4 · answered by Witchy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a religion. Magick is just a small part of it. Much like confession is a small part of Catholicism.
2006-10-10 15:37:32 · answer #5 · answered by Maria Isabel 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It a religion according to the supreme court. and it is also a way of life and thinking to those that practice it.
2006-10-10 15:36:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
A religion and a way of life. Blessed be.
2006-10-10 15:34:47 · answer #7 · answered by Ravenhawk 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
If it IS real magic.....I would like to know about it. I am so interested in real magic....I have even tried brewing potions but they all come out like sludge.
2006-10-10 15:32:51 · answer #8 · answered by julygirl75038 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Remember what you said about beliefs?All three depending on the need.
2006-10-10 15:34:17 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Magico-religious.
Obvious reason being that the rituals encompass both.
2006-10-10 18:24:05 · answer #10 · answered by AmyB 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋