And before you even think about it, any proselytizing by Christians or anybody else WILL BE REPORTED!! As well as if you tell me I'm worshipping the devil or am going hell.
Now, I am Wiccan. Most Wiccans I know are pacifists. I am not, far from it. I have a very hard time controlling my temper, and holding my tongue. When I get angry, it's explosive. I don't hit people, but that's not all there is to being a pacifist. So, sometimes I wonder, am I suited to this religion at all?
2006-11-01 16:49:02 · 23 answers · asked by Becca 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Excuse me, I never said I didn't want to work to improve myself. Where did you get that from? I said I have a hard controlling it.
2006-11-01 16:53:45 · update #1
People, I do believe in it. Wholeheartedly. My belief is not the issue here. The issue here is that it is hard for me to live out my chosen religion in my daily life because I have such a hard time controlling myself.
2006-11-01 16:57:41 · update #2
"People, I do believe in it. Wholeheartedly. My belief is not the issue here. The issue here is that it is hard for me to live out my chosen religion in my daily life because I have such a hard time controlling myself."
Truly all people who practice a religion do so imperfectly. There are many areas of practice that each of us need to work on. You should not be so hard on yourself just because you are not yet at a place where your anger is more controlled. You will get there in time with patience and a desire to progress ever forward in your spirituality. I am a Hindu and there are areas of my spirituality that I am working to grow in and other areas that I do not have to work as hard at growing or have grown into. It's a process. So long as you are dedicated towards growing spiritually, you will make it. There is no need to change your religion. If we are all honest with ourselves, none of us are at the point spiritually where we'd like to be and we're all working to improve ourselves. Changing one's religion on the sole basis that one is not yet grown spiritually to where we think we ought to be is not a valid reason for changing one's religion. If you disagreed with the beliefs, teachings, and practices then by all means you should find a religion that lines up more with your beliefs. However you have already stated that you do not disagree with the beliefs. Thus you simply need to patient with yourself. We all get to the various spiritual levels of growth at our own pace.
Peace be with you.
2006-11-01 21:53:02 · answer #1 · answered by gabriel_zachary 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I believe you should think harder about it. I always thought that if you are in the right religion, you won't doubt your decision. But, I haven't found my religion yet, so I can't really give you a definite answer about finding the right religion. Just trying to help with some advice I've heard many many times.
Isn't Wicca very tolerant? Whoever said a Wiccan has to be a pacifist? I've read books on Wicca and have not found anything like that anywhere. This doesn't really sound like a problem with Wicca at all, but more a problem with temper.
2006-11-01 16:53:47 · answer #2 · answered by rebekkah hot as the sun 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Believe me, there are many Wiccans who are not pacifists. There is an unfortunate, but sometimes apt, term - "fluffy-bunny Wiccan", used to describe Wiccans who are all warm, fluffy energy, all the time. The term is used by all the Wiccans who live in the real world.
It's great to be able to get a handle on our tempers, of course, and it's something to work on. But please don't think you're alone in being a hot-tempered Wiccan. It's normal, as Wiccans come from all walks of life.
I'd say the most important thing is making sure when you lash out, you don't do so with your energy. Working on containing that is a good first step. Good luck and BB.
2006-11-01 17:11:06 · answer #3 · answered by Cracea 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Are you harming anyone in your outbursts? Or are the reasons you have a temper because the people around you perhaps need someone to to get the point across - strongly?
Following the Rede does not necessarily mean you have to take abuse from other people.
If you would feel Wicca still does not suit you then maybe you can follow your own path. That is kind of what I did - I still have a lot of Wiccan influence in what I do but I am just a witch with no affiliation.
2006-11-01 17:04:09 · answer #4 · answered by Sage Bluestorm 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know much about Wiccans....so this is just an opinion.
If you believe in yourself and whatever form of Higher Power that created you, and you have chosen to belong to a religion then you have every right to be yourself within the context of that religion.
If most Wiccans are pacifists.....then you are a "non-pacifist Wiccan". Or you can change something about your situation....either way....it's your life and you should live it your way! Walk your path proudly!
Peace!
2006-11-01 17:13:45 · answer #5 · answered by ? 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I don't know an awful lot about wicca, but I think if you believe in the basic tenets of wicca, you demeanor (non-pacifist) really doesn't have much to do with your faith.
Have you ever checked out beliefnet.com? It has all kinds of information about different religions. Maybe you'll discover one that is better suited to you.
Good luck.
2006-11-01 16:53:48 · answer #6 · answered by Elaine 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It seems to me that the wiccan faith has fundamental principles which you are seeking to incorporate in your life. Assuming I'm correct in understanding that you want to become less angry. The benefit which individuals receive from religion is that it provides us guidelines for self improvement. As the wiccan faith is particularly oriented towards concepts which are opposite of the traits in yourself which you dislike, it seems that it would be ideal as something for you to strive towards.
2006-11-01 16:57:13 · answer #7 · answered by neenie01 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am finding that many people select beliefs that are convenient and fit in with what they want to believe. Some choose to believe what will allow them avoid what they don't want to face. I think determining the reason behind your beliefs is a more important way to evaluate whether or not you've picked the right religion. No one is able to live up to all the ideals of their faith.
2006-11-01 16:56:25 · answer #8 · answered by whiteparrot 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I personally believe that as one develops in their spiritual life, they become more aware of others, and less aware of themselves. Because I lean towards the idea that anger and a bad temper are based in a self-centered mindset (and no judgement, since I have had many instances of anger myself), it simply is an indication that more spiritual soul-searching must be done. It's a process, and if everyone was perfect, there would be no need to move forward.
2006-11-01 16:57:56 · answer #9 · answered by ptilda 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
well I would recommend working on that anger in general I know I too have a problem with it but I have never found true rage and anger to be good for anyone.
as for your religion as you know that's a personal decision that you need to make. I would not leave a religion personally unless I had theological problems with it but if you feel uncomfortable then by all means search out what makes you feel right.
2006-11-01 16:52:57 · answer #10 · answered by Gamla Joe 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋