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2006-12-23 19:04:10 · 20 answers · asked by PSYCHLO 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The Christian Church helped make us so by adopting many of our rights and rituals into their religion to try and get us to convert to their religious Ideas.
The Jewish religion from which Christianity sprung was first a Pagan religion.As are all religions if you dig deep enough.
The name Wicca started with those that are trying to resurrect the old Pagan religion/s.
Our souls were made by the Same CREATOR as that which created ALL OTHERS before the creation of the physical universe.so we are all linked by these facets of the Creator and face the same fates as everyone else.Any separation is man made and false.
2006-12-23 19:39:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
absolutely everyone could be Wiccan, that's basically yet another style of Spirituality, even with the undeniable fact that many followers of Wicca do have a feeling of feeling attracted to it, or being 'specific'. even with the undeniable fact that, Wicca isn't basically spells and magick, that's a spirituality, and one that encourages consistent discovering and examining. that's no longer a faith the place you basically take a seat back and hear others, and one the place you're an energetic member on your exploration and develop. you are able to commit your self to Wicca whenever you like, or each and every time it feels acceptable (stick on your instinct, you have it for a reason) yet do you may desire to learn, learn and earnings information from a variety of persons. in keeping with possibility evaluate turning out to be a member of a learn circle, or a team or coven which could assist you practice on your adventure forward? once you're a solitary, than study, practice, think of, study, and adventure the divine in Nature all around you. practice meditating, carry a small ritual, attune to the cycles of the Earth. you will quickly discover that spells and magic play basically a small section in Paganism, and discovering to stay with the Earth, particularly than basically on it, will play a larger place on your develop and progression than a sprint twine or candle magick ;) reliable success on your adventure forward, and that i'm hoping this helps you! Love, gentle and Laughter!
2016-10-05 23:22:56 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they seem to be and I for one am glad. At least they have the respect for individuals to keep their religion to themselves unless specifically ask about it. It is funny how christians slander, the dark arts comment, make fun of, the star trek convention comment, or just plain deny, the no comment, other religions when they view them as a threat. Even though many years of have past since the middle ages, christians are still up to their old tricks. How about some respect for other religions for a change. You people make me sick.
2006-12-23 19:34:19 · answer #3 · answered by Danny 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They have always been a force, especially those that are truly practicing the dark arts, remember that lots of impresssionable youths take things as fads. But those genuine ones, yeah those are interesting.
I believe, however that like in most things, the less you know about them the more dangerous they are.
2006-12-23 19:10:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suspect Professing "Wiccans" are merely being used by secular organizations as a vehicle to dilute spiritual identity in America to meaninglessness.
2006-12-23 19:19:07 · answer #5 · answered by Daniel 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The time they will be a "Force to be Reckoned With" will be when it is time to choose which side of the fence you wish to reside on.
If you are a Christian now, Great.... strengthen your faith.
If you are not, and a member of a Pagan or Polytheistic belief....I feel for you.
If we meet face to face on the field in the next battle, your toast.... friend, family, esp you hell bounders with tatts...no matter.
2006-12-23 19:53:29 · answer #6 · answered by ccchevydude 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Oh ya... What force? All we want is respect, to be treated equally like were not the old cat lady or something down the street. To not to have to hide our pentacles to a job interview or something. To have relief when our kids go to school and know they wont be beat up cuz of their religion.
And to know we can practice our faith like everyone else.
Do you know that when I go into a government building I have to hide my pentacle because Im afraid? It shouldnt be like that. I wear my pentacles because I want to express my love for my religion. But I dont want to ruin any kind of help I may get from the government or anything.
Pitiful aint it.
Just think of it as if you were in my position.
Like imagine you were a Pagan and you were afraid to express your love and faith because of ridicule or you may loose your job.
This is what we want, acceptance. And to not be fired from jobs because we choose to be who we are.
And no, we are not gonna stop practicing or loving the god and goddess because of peoples ignorance.
Thank you.
2006-12-23 19:26:58 · answer #7 · answered by Branwen 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
They seem harmless enough. I don't see why a bunch of nature worshipping tree huggers need to be reckoned with. Let them tip toe through the tulips and peace be upon them.
2006-12-23 19:30:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they are suing the government they are just frauds. All they are is money hungry. This is so ridiculous its not funny. This country was built on religous freedom, but nowhere does the constitution give you the right to sue the government because of your beliefs.
Free religion but not an excuse to try and steal taxpayers money. Get the hell out of the country if you dont like it
2006-12-23 19:20:06 · answer #9 · answered by p1mpy69 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes just a few years ago I did not even know the word Wicca
2006-12-23 20:33:57 · answer #10 · answered by devora k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋