In the past, the Christians (or Catholics) had burned the Witches. Some of them even being their own followers and childeren. Tell me, is this right? Is this the love you speak of? What had you against us Witches? We do not worship the Devil or Beast. We are kind and noble people who try to help when we can. This q has been running in my head for years, im glad i have somewhere else to put it. So tell me, has your religion's attitude towards us changed, or are you still in that belief. I am not trying to start anything. I put this q as friendly as i can.
Blessed be!!!!
2006-11-01 13:41:32 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
they're still just as bad--only now they just tell you you're going to burn and expect the rest to happen on it's own--I'm a pagan
2006-11-01 13:44:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 5⤋
Blessed be!!!
I was brought up as a Christian and still believe to this day.
However, the people you are questioning were around hundreds of years ago. At that time, most of the world still believed in a Flat Earth. We have all grown since then! And while there are still misconseptions about nearly everything, we have still advanced ourselves as a whole.
A lot of folk still believe in bad luck on Friday the 13th! Many still throw salt over their shoulder or avoid a black cat or won't walk under a ladder! Thought and beliefs like these will always be a part of our lives!!! (Heck, some even think that the Sasquatch really exists)! Go figure!
You need to examine things of this sort in the present time. Most folk are willing to just get along with each other! We all need to accept each other for who(m) we are!
Hope this helps,
The Ol' Sasquatch Ã
2006-11-01 14:08:13 · answer #2 · answered by Ol' Sasquatch 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are really serious about this question, you should read some of the recent scholarly research on this subject (books are available at the library) which explain the sociological and political reasons for witch burning in this country in colonial times. the books I read were regarding the Salem witch trials. you will discover that this is really much more a political and economic act than anything else.
this having been said, why are you trying to play the blame game towards people who themselves may not have anything against witches, or hardly know what they are or what they believe? today's christians are not responsible for the actions of their long ago ancestors, any more than today's white people bear personal responsibility for owning slaves.
once again i suggest you explore the social and political explanations for your questions.
2006-11-01 13:47:26 · answer #3 · answered by new yorkr 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The people you need to ask are long dead. Our religion is based in love. That doesn't mean that there aren't people out their living it incorrectly. You shouldn't judge the many by the actions of a few. The subject of witches and witchcraft have yet to come up in any church sermon that I've ever heard. We have much bigger concerns: homelessness, world hunger, disease control, lowering the divorce rates, I could go on and on. We follow Jesus. I have yet to read a Bible where He mentions us doing anything buy loving all of you.
Peace. Don't dwell so much on the anger and past deeds of others. It's not healthy. Love is much healthier.
2006-11-01 13:51:40 · answer #4 · answered by luvwinz 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think part of the issue is that we modern day Christians are descendants of the corrupt Catholics who perpetrated these sinful crimes. I do admit that it is difficult, but as we see with the Muslim religion today, not everybody is an extremist who kills. The Muslim faith is about love and tolerance as well. But there are extremists that murder. The vast majority of Christians over the last 2000 years were genuinely good people who would never hurt another human being.
2006-11-02 05:54:09 · answer #5 · answered by SmartAlex 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, very few witches were really burned during the witch hunts. Those who actually knew about the occult knew how to protect themselves from the inquisitors. As far as modern times go, there's really no point in attacking the Christians; the best thing we can do is keep them out of government.
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2006-11-01 13:48:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You do realize that modern day christians (or catholics) don't burn witches at the stake any more, don't you? It happened a loooong time ago when people were afraid of things that were different and they feared the paranormal.
2006-11-01 13:47:43 · answer #7 · answered by Scott T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about anyone else here but I did not kill or burn anyone. That is a little like blaming all Jews for the death of Christ. As with anything else that has to do with mankind you can not judge the lot based on some. I do not believe it was right and that is not the love God speaks of.
2006-11-01 13:50:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Witches are considered to be sorcerers, Revelations 21:8.
2006-11-01 14:23:30 · answer #9 · answered by judy_derr38565 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As you already know, there is no such thing as witches. People who claimed to practicing this are just bored who turned this into a hobby. Back when withes were being burnt, as you already know, they were ignorant. Nowadays you don't call them witches anymore, you called them mental illness, which I think is more appropriate. Agreed, no?
2006-11-01 13:49:01 · answer #10 · answered by FILO 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In those times there was no seperation of church and state. All of those who were opposed to Christianity (which was the official religion of the state) were opposed to the State. Therefore they were killed. It was not the "church" that did this. It was the state.
If your talking about the "salem witch hunts" this was the "puritans".
2006-11-01 13:45:21 · answer #11 · answered by Shane 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋