I am a dedicated Christian and have been all my life. But I am always finding myself drawn to the path of wicca. Things that witches do, like magic and astral projection, come very very natural to me, as well as clairvoyance.
So I'm wondering why, even though I am part of one religion, do I have a natural draw to another. Am I a natural witch or is a reincarnation thing. Any SERIOUS input would sure be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
2006-12-14 07:21:37 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Seriously, there IS such a thing as Christian Wicca. Do an internet search you will find sites by people who embrace both, honest.
2006-12-14 07:25:46 · answer #1 · answered by sweetie_baby 6 · 7⤊ 5⤋
What you are expirencing could be what the late German Theologian Kurt Kock called "occult obsession". Sometimes it can be very difficult to break the bondage of the occult.
Many of the things you think you expirence (astral projection, ect.) are more lkely the results of wishful thinking. You can probably realize this with a few simple tests. Have someone seal 5 playing cards in five envelopes and then see if you can read their mind. Have a friend place several items in a room without you seeing the items and then see if you can astrally project into the next room and prove it by describing the items.
I was into the occult from the time I was 12 or 13 until I was 30. Wicca was an early phase of mine until I realized it was plagarized from Crowley.
Try reading "Triumph of the Moon" by Adian Kelly, "Crafting The Art of Magic" by Adian Kelly (hard to find and I don't agree with his views of Bible history, but very good indictment against Wicca). And also "Occult Bondage and Deliverance" by Kurt Koch.
2006-12-16 06:54:02 · answer #2 · answered by The Notorious Doctor Zoom Zoom 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, it sounds to me like you are on a spiritual path to find yourself and where you fit in the grand scheme of things. I don't really think you would be a "natural" witch. But I do believe in reincarnation and it is definitely possible that you did practice witchcraft in a past life and have a natural aptitude for it in this life. I don't really think it matters which category you fall under as long as you follow your heart, learn as much as you can, keep an open mind and find your own relationship with God, whether it be through Christianity, Wicca or a mixture of the two. Good luck on your journey - I'm on the same one. And remember not to listen to any of those hateful people who keep telling you that you're gonna burn in hell or whatever for asking questions and being brave enough to explore your spirituality.
Plus, didn't the Bible say something like, "Judge not, lest ye be judged"? I wonder if any of those nay-sayers ever thought of that one...
2006-12-14 07:54:08 · answer #3 · answered by jkaaz101406 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I don't know enough about Vedism to advise you. I know enough about humanity to state that you should follow your own path and do what you feel is the right thing for you in each moment. If the two choices you are torn between are Vedism and Christianity....then choose the road less travelled or choose the road well paved and easy to walk. You decide which is which. (also brought up Christian....haven't gone back yet). Peace!
2016-05-24 04:20:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The things you mentioned, like magic and astral projection and clairvoyance are not necessarly wiccan. You can still practice all those things and be christian. Ceremonial magic(k) is something you might want to read about, since its very GOD oriented. As in YHVH.
2006-12-17 19:04:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wicca is a religion that embraces things like magic, astral projection, and reincarnation. But one does not need to practice the religion of Wicca to practice these things. There are many new age philosophies that embrace these concepts and some of them are compatible with the religion of Christianity. From your question, it doesn't really sound like the religion of Wicca interests you. The religion of Wicca involves honoring deities and it sounds like you are happy honoring your present deity. You could try a visit to a local metaphysical shop to see what information they can give you about any groups of like-minded folks. I grew up with a new age philosophy called Macro Philosophy. It's not a religion, just a philosophy that embraces things like reincarnation, astral projection, and clairvoyance. But there are many other new age philosophies besides Macro.
2006-12-16 05:58:22 · answer #6 · answered by Witchy 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
First of all, Witchcraft, like you describe and Wicca are two different things. The practices you describe are simply magickal practices that are done by many denominations.
Wicca is the acknowledgment of omnipresent Gods. Below are the principles of Wiccan belief. It's a very different path than what you are on right now. If you are steadfast in your monotheistic beliefs, then, Wicca is not the right path for you.
http://www.religioustolerance.org/wic_stat1.htm
2006-12-14 07:44:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Remember... no one is judging your thoughts. If you want to practice Christianity and magic at the same time, who is anyone to stop you? There's nothing wrong, IMHO, with someone believing in Jesus and casting a few spells here and there. After all, prayers in church are really just recited spells, without the wand and athame, of course. That's what great about Eclectic Wicca/Paganism... you can pick and choose whatever you want to believe!
There's a Yahoo Group for Christian Wicca called "thechristianwitch." Check it out?
2006-12-15 12:22:18 · answer #8 · answered by Rapunzel XVIII 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
There is no reason why you cant do both. Granted you wont be able to follow what the mainstream Christian church tells you, because they will say you are bad. But there are plenty of people with Christian background that end up following a pagan or earth-based religion. Do your own thinking and your own feeling about the subject and if you look with a mind open to see new light on some old thoughts, you may find there are similarities in all religions you never expected.
2006-12-14 07:26:49 · answer #9 · answered by stardawned 3 · 6⤊ 3⤋
Magic and astral projection do not define "Wicca". Wicca is a spiritual connection with the God and Goddess - the other stuff is just some things that Wiccans "do". It's not what Wicca "is".
Other religions and philosophies also practice magic and astral projection.
2006-12-14 07:38:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 3⤋
I believe that many people who were raised Christian feel a pull towards it for just that reason, that the religion represents the security of their youth and what you were raised to consider truth. It is brave to go beyond what you are comfortable with, so try whatever you wish. Being dedicated to something does not mean you cannot meander for truth outside of Christianity.
2006-12-14 07:26:25 · answer #11 · answered by reverenceofme 6 · 7⤊ 1⤋