I wasn't trying to be rude, I was honestly just really curious. That's why I asked. If you aren't sure about something, then you ask a question about it, right? Just read some of their responses and you'll see what I mean.
2006-10-25 07:33:47 · 27 answers · asked by UVRay 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
they just have a wand up their @$$!
2006-10-25 07:36:02 · answer #1 · answered by E'Shell 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Those that are offended should be ignored i am a practicing witch in Louisiana 5 generation I might add!
I asked a question about a familiar and they got all upset and gave me a hard time. I find that certain witches bulk at what they consider " stupid questions" or if you ask questions that are self-explanatory.
Some witches get upset if you ask a question about things you have heard about witches or things you don;t understand.
I have found believe that questions are to be asked in a specific manner showing any interest in it makes you a "troll" or not really a witch they have specific standards they want to impose on everyone.
I say to you continue to ask your questions if you want someone will answer your question in an honest and open way.
I myself take no offense to questions that people ask because people have heard lots of negative things about witches until you have to address them to have a positive conversation about witches.
Yes, questions that seem stupid to one seems quite reasonable to others. Thing of all the fairy tales about witches and you tell me if you meet a witch you would not have questions about the tings you have read from childhood.
Again keep asking the questions I am sure that there will be someone here that understands that for centuries people have not sought out information only condemned.
2006-10-25 16:22:48 · answer #2 · answered by Cherry Berry 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You may not have intended to be rude, but using comments like "so-called witches" and asking if they "REALLY" can use magic makes it come across as such. It'd be the same if you asked a question about "so-called Christians". That, combined with the over-the-top stereotypes probably got under a few people's skins.
Mind you, I didn't see anyone get particularly offended, all told. I suppose we can turn it around and ask why you're getting so offended by their responses - it's about the same.
2006-10-26 13:02:30 · answer #3 · answered by ArcadianStormcrow 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I take no offense at all, as you saw if you read my answer to your previous question. I, for one, do not flaunt that I am a Wizard; you wouldn't know it if you saw me on the street. I practice what I preach, and I do very little preaching, for my craft is mainly a solitary ting: It is between me and God. I respect the opinions of others and would never let belief or ideology come between a friendship. Most of the Wiccans and Wizards that I know and associate with feel the same as I do. I take no money for a love spell, or a cleansing spell for a new home. Please look at what I said in the earlier answers to this question.
Peace to all!
2006-10-25 16:31:01 · answer #4 · answered by The Mystic One 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Some and most all have different levels of respect it is Halloween time and some things just irritate witches more then others around this time of year, some can not tell if you were being serious or just joking around. I am not offended...
Live, laugh, talk to the dead and be merry!
2006-10-25 15:01:35 · answer #5 · answered by sophia_of_light 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Many wiccans & witches have a persecution complex...no seriously! and they term you used in your question "warlock" many believe it to be derived form the Scottish "were loga" meaning "oath breaker" and that is insulting to witches, because a wise woman once told me "a witch is only as good as their word" also oaths are sworn upon initiation, that are very important to keep if that witch wishes to remain in good standing with the coven. The word Witch is a gender neutral term, a man or a woman can be referred to as a witch... before Gerald Gardner co-opted the work "Wicca" for his ritual practice / religion it meant "male witch" where "Wicce" meant female witch...
Some do not understand that the word "witch" is a reclaimed word for magical folks, just like the word "n****r" is a reclaimed word for black folks and the word "queer" is a reclaimed word for gay folks. I am not trying to be offensive & I am in no way calling anyone out of their name, but to black folks hanging out with each other the "n" word is thrown around quite liberally, Warlock is following along those same lines, however it is just a small part of the heathen (Norse Germanic neo pagans) community attempting to reclaim it by disputing the word's etymology (where a word originates) Stating that it is just as likely that the term warlock is derived from the Old Norse "vard-lokkur." Meaning enchanter or sorcerer you can learn more about it here
http://www.witchvox.com/va/dt_va.html?a=...
Another thing about your previous questions that got allot of witches knickers in a twist is you presume magic is like it is portrayed in Movies & on TV. It really isn't like that. Magic is the application of Will to affect change. It does not mean flashy tricks and telekinesis. According to Frazier’s "The Golden Bough"
the laws of magic that have been followed by every magic using culture are "the law of similarity" and the "law of contagion" meaning that if you want to use magic to make it rain you can throw some water into the air as an act of will as it falls that is enacting the law of similarity...
the law of contagion means that once two things are in contact they remain magically connected even if physically separated, so if you wanted to do a healing spell, you could use a lock of the afflicted's hair, or an unwashed article of their clothing... It is not like levitation & god like powers...hope I helped explained things a bit for you...
2006-10-25 16:06:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
The ones who answer that do wicca weren't not rude or mean. The last answer I saw said wicca is sin yada yada so on so forth sounded mean. That is a valid question though. From what I've looked up wicca looks fun and complicated.
2006-10-25 15:36:33 · answer #7 · answered by missgigglebunny 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I can not get offended by your question if I don't know what it is. But you are right. You can ask any question you want regardless of what other people think.
-Wiccan Teen )O(
2006-10-25 16:57:20 · answer #8 · answered by Seeker 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I dont know, people get so worked up. I asked a hypothetical question yesterday and people said they were going to report me for treason. Had they not been online and were a mob , they would surely have lynched me.
you just go on asking.
2006-10-25 14:36:52 · answer #9 · answered by Apollo C 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Because a lot of ppl ask questions and are really mocking something. That is the downside to the internet, you don't know if someone is serious or not. They probably think you are mocking them.
2006-10-25 14:37:01 · answer #10 · answered by Christabelle 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
"....Do you honestly have the type of magical powers to play God? I hear a lot of talk from these so-called witches and such...."
The first sentence makes you sound like a fundy about to pronounce hellfire and brimstone.
The second sentence is casting doubt either on their sincerity or it's projecting your disbelief onto them.
That's my guess.
2006-10-27 09:43:34 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋