Why would someone want to be a witch/pagan/wiccan what are the causes?

Question

what are some causes of this

Answer 1

Causes? Roughly, the same reason why someone would want to be a Christian, or a Muslim - because they feel that the religion is right for them.

I realize that might not be the most helpful of answers, but I'm not certain exactly what you're looking for.

Answer 2

Q: Why would anyone want to be a pagan, a Witch or Wiccan?
A: People are generally drawn to Wicca and other pagan paths for several reasons. Many women feel left out of more mainstream religions because of the lack of feminine divinity. For them, the Wiccan concept of the Goddess as Mother of all Living fills an empty space in their spiritual search. As a nature based religion, Witchcraft also appeals to those who feel a strong need to "get back to the Earth" and places a major importance on protecting the environment, which we are a part of, not apart from. People drawn to the mystical find pagan belief systems much more accommodating as we do not see anything unnatural about psychic ability or the use of magic to create needed changes in one's life. It gives us the freedom to make our own decisions about what is best for us.

Q: How do you convert new Witches/Wiccans/pagans?
A: We don't. We feel that the attempted conversion of others is a form of religious bigotry. i.e. If one tries to convert another to his/her religion, s/he assumes that the other person's beliefs are not as valid as his/her own. We feel that all paths are equally valid as long as they do not infringe upon the basic civil rights or free will of another. According to our beliefs, it is up to the individual to choose his or her own path. We do not try to manipulate others into our way of thinking, we only try to educate others about our religion so that they may better understand us. We do, however try to help guide those who have already expressed an interest in the pagan belief systems or religions.

Answer 3

Some people feel a need for spirituality that is not well served by the more conventional religions. I believe that the wiccan style "religion" is infused with a sense of nature and being in tune with the natural world.

I think many people do it for attention or out of a need to rebel, but there is more to it than that for those who take the time to look deeper.

Answer 4

I don't know the causes, but it makes me happy. My heart is filled with so much joy and so much connection with the world. *shrug* Why, I don't know. Why is anybody anything? Because it's right for them.