how is it possible to be a Christian witch? Not attacking, just wondering. Thank you.
2006-11-23 10:22:02 · 20 answers · asked by herenthere 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No its not possible to be a Christian witch, it goes against ways of Christianity and which ever branch of witchcraft you are referring to. In Christian beliefs, not only is it a sin to be a witch, but there is the belief in most branches of Pagan religions in more than one god/dess (while there is no “supreme” god in most cases of witchcraft)
Beaufortbeauty … not all witchcraft is about appreciating nature and its bounties. Not all witchcraft is Wicca. Wicca is a fairly “modern” branch of witchcraft, created by Gardner. It has some basis in traditional witchcraft, but not much. As for Wicca not having a supreme god, no it don’t, it has a goddess, The Lady, who is worshipped as the creator. And in her absence, The Lord.
Cookie777.… the practice and symbolism behind Christmas, everything from the 12 days of Christmas, the use of mistletoe, holly, the colors red and green, the image of Santa himself, among others, where taken from the Pagan stories, symbols, and celebrations of Yule. Yule is a pagan holiday (and even Christians use the term Yuletide), when Christianity became the power in religion, it needed to draw in followers, to do this, they incorporated many of the pagan symbols and celebrations into Christianity to make it more easy to convert to. Look at the old churches across Europe, many of them have images of pagan gods and pagan symbols in the artwork. Easter is another holiday once celebrated by pagans, Ostara. From Ostara you get the symbolism of the egg (a symbolism for fertility), the hare (this is your easter bunny, but the hare is also a symbolic representive of the goddess Ostara). Coloring of eggs: these were offered as gifts to bring blessings of prosperity and abundance to someone’s life.
2006-11-23 13:41:27 · answer #1 · answered by Helen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, to be a "witch" is actually to appreciate nature and it's bounties. It's just been so long associated with devil worship that it's so misunderstood. There are lots of different types of witches out there and to be a Christian witch isn't intirely impossible. You can be Wiccan and Christian at the same time for there is no "supreme" being that you actually worship in the Wiccan religion.
2006-11-23 18:29:40 · answer #2 · answered by ManderAnne 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not sure. I know, however, that in the Harry Potter books and movies, they do celebrate Christmas. I guess they practice a different sort of magic - where the only bad magic derives from what a witch or sorceror chooses to do with that magic. Or perhaps it is more like electricity - neither good nor bad, but everyone is still trying to learn how to use it.
2006-11-23 19:56:42 · answer #3 · answered by Cookie777 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
All power comes from God so I don't understand your question entirely.
If a witch can cast a spell (or see the future) then SHE would have "power" which as I already said - power comes from God...
On the other hand, God just might want some people to have some "gifts"
2006-11-23 18:26:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are no witches but there are women who like to gather esotheric knowledge. Christianity is a way of life, we follow the teachings of Jesus. The two are not mutually exclusive so yes you can be both wise and devout.
2006-11-23 19:00:55 · answer #5 · answered by Freddy F 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To be a witch is to serve your craft...to be a Christan is to serve God. In the Bible book of Deuteronomy in the18th chapter start in verse 9 explains the differences. God never approved of divination or foretelling of the future except from his profits that he appointed.
2006-11-23 19:01:00 · answer #6 · answered by courtqua 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't think that is possible read ;
Exodus 22:18 Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live.
2006-11-23 18:30:13 · answer #7 · answered by Lorene 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is not possible. A person cannot be monotheistic (Christian) and call on other "gods" for magic.
It is like claiming to be a devoted, faithful wife, that only swings on weekends...
It isn't possible.
2006-11-23 18:26:16 · answer #8 · answered by MamaBear 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You're a witch who believes in Jesus.
2006-11-23 18:28:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would be an impossibility. Witches do not follow God, singular. They usually follow several.
2006-11-23 18:26:10 · answer #10 · answered by mortgagegirl101 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋