Im afraid if i tell my friends they will not like me anymore. Can anyone tell me what to do?
2006-12-03 03:18:26 · 19 answers · asked by Hatori_Sohma 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
There will always be those who consider you an evil devil worshiper, ignore those who believe such things, it is not good for you. And dont stress out about them either, they are not worth your time or energy.
As for your Friends, those who are truly your friends will love and except as who you are, not for your religion. Explain to them what you believe in, and what you dont, Give them time to come to an understanding with you. Those who decide to know longer talk to you were never your true friends in the first place. try giving them a copy of the principles of wiccan belief, or a beginner book such as Scott Cunningham, so they can get an idea of your beliefs. Also you can tell them in incriments and hints. Express your ideas in conversations, then it wont be as much of a shock to them.
2006-12-03 03:38:59 · answer #1 · answered by paganrosemama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anyone that is educated knows that wiccans don't even believe in Satan. Satan is purely a christain myth. If you have open minded friends, I see no problem but if you have fundamentalist friends then no matter what proof you show them regarding what Wicca is..they won't believe it anyway.
You may want to feel out the subject with them first and then decide whether you want to come out of the broom closet. You also have the choice not to say anything and keep it personal.
2006-12-03 03:25:16 · answer #2 · answered by KathyS 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Carol M is the perfect example of the Christian reaction to Wiccans...and to other faiths for that matter. Either you're worshipping God (THEIR version, natch...everyone else's versions of God are wrong) or you're misguided at best and evil at worst.
If you get "outed", try to explain what you're about. Real friends will listen and give you the benefit of the doubt. If they scream "SATAN!" and throw holy water at you, believe me: You don't need them as friends. Otherwise you're better off keeping yourself below the radar. Unless you've got a Wiccan community to fall back on, don't bring it up.
You could try explaining to them what Wicca is without admitting you are one...explaining it away by simply saying that you've studied the subject out of curiosity or as a project or something. That might warm them to the subject a little easier. Unless they're die-hard fundies, they should at least pay attention.
2006-12-03 03:29:41 · answer #3 · answered by Scott M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of people, especially fundamentalist Christians do not understand Wicca. It depends on where you live and what your friends believe. Most of the time it is best to say nothing. I understand that Wicca is a nature based religion, one of the fastest growing religions in the U.S. so I am told. I am a Christian and to me you are just worshiping the same God through creation and without the Patriarchal influences of the past. But I am considered to be very liberal to many, so beware. Most will think that it is Satan worship because they do not understand.
2006-12-03 03:29:57 · answer #4 · answered by tonks_op 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't think your friends will listen for long enough for you to explain it has nothing to do with satanism, then either you underestimate them or you have pretty stupid friends. Either way the best course of action is just to tell them. If they don't like you anymore, then they're not the sort of people you should be hanging out with in the first place.
2006-12-03 03:22:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
People are generally narrow minded. I make it a rule not to discuss religion or politics with my friends. You have every right to be and believe whatever you want without it being a crime. You'd be surprised at how many Wiccans there are in the world who have the same issue as you. If your friends can't accept you regardless of your beliefs...are they really friends?
2006-12-03 03:23:53 · answer #6 · answered by betty_crocker_lives 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Patiently explain the truth to them. You don't have to go into a lot of detail - simply explain to them that the figure of 'satan' does not play a role in your religion.
If they do not remain your friends they never were your friends. They may not necessarily agree with your decision, and you should probably expect that. But if they were your friends before, they will remain your friends.
And if they do not stay friends with you, then you are probably better off letting them leave your life anyway.
2006-12-03 03:43:36 · answer #7 · answered by evolver 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First of all, if you can't or won't tell your friends the TRUTH about who you are, then you are ashamed of who you are.
GET OUT NOW!
Let no one be found among you...who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, or casts spells, or who is a medium or spiritist or who consults the dead. Anyone who does these things is detestable to the Lord...You must be blameless before the Lord your God. [Deut 18:10-13]
But when He, the Spirit of Truth, comes, He will guide you into all TRUTH. [John 16:13]
2006-12-03 04:18:14 · answer #8 · answered by D.A. S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow.Tough one.
Maybe you should let them find out on their own.And if you feel the need to slide it into a conversation,do not say ''I am a witch",because the people in your community obviously do not know very much about Wicca and will probably flip out.If questions arise,just answer them as kindly and respectfully as you can,and maybe your friends will come to respect your beliefs.
2006-12-03 03:21:53 · answer #9 · answered by Myaloo 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you honestly belive in your "Wiccan" why are you ashamed to admit it and be open? Maybe your are questioning your own "Wiccanist?" Although some Christians are very open about being saved either; so... Be open and honest it best practice
2006-12-03 03:21:33 · answer #10 · answered by Allen L 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋