example. it's not a religion it's older than that because religion is man made the craft has been here long before man. aka.the star, what about true worship, spells and incantations, the differance between the Pentical and pentigram etc. etc. I would be glad to answer any question's regaurding this and be happy to aswer the aswer's as well.
2006-12-23 21:08:57 · 9 answers · asked by Light 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Because Wicca is a specific religion founded by Gerald Gardner.
http://www.geraldgardner.com/History_of_Wicca_Revised.pdf
Neo-paganism is any various religious movements arising chiefly in the United Kingdom and the United States in the late 20th century that combine worship of pagan nature deities, particularly of the earth, with benign witchcraft. [but not all neo-pagan paths practice witchcraft]
(American Heritage Dictionary)
Paganism is a practice that is not Christian, Muslim, or Jewish, especially the practice of a polytheistic religion in antiquity. There isn't any known founding of paganism, although it is safe to say that all religious practices before Judaism (which is the oldest of the three religions) were "pagan".
"The Craft" is an abbreviation for witchcraft. Like "paganism" (and unlike Wicca and neo-paganism) there isn't any beginning date of when it started. Witchcraft is not a religion, it is a practice which may or may not be embraced within a religion. The worship of deities is not necessary to the practice of witchcraft. There are many different systems of witchcraft from all over the world.
2006-12-23 22:57:44 · answer #1 · answered by Witchy 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
If you can't even spell Pentacle, how are people supposed to take you seriously as a source of credible information.
Wicca isn't thousands of years old. WitchCraft might be, but the religion of Wicca can be proven only as far back as the early 20's.
Do the Pagans and Wiccans on here a favor and stop trying to enlighten people, since you obviously have no Idea what you're talking about.
2006-12-24 13:57:14 · answer #2 · answered by AmyB 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Paganism is not an off-shoot of Christianity. Yes, there is a history between the two religions but Paganism as it is practiced today has nothing to do with Christianity. In Paganism, followers are encouraged to explore deity from many different pantheons. There have been Pagans who have found comfort in working with some Christian deities such as Christ and the Virgin Mary. For some more perspectives on this topic, follow the links below. Good luck on your search.
2016-05-23 03:34:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How does one come up with a definitive answer about a class of vaguely defined beliefs that stretches wider with each person that claims they practice Wicca? Exactly who is "THE" definitive authority on what does and does not constitute Wicca and on what basis is that authority claimed since no religion is based on objective truth? As for Paganism, this term is used generally to refer to a whole plethora of religions that are primarily defined "Pagan" because they are not "Christian" and have fallen out of common practice. So exactly who is the authority on what does and does not constitute Paganism? It's not like the Druids, the Odin worshipers and others left us their holy books. "The Craft", like all religions, had its roots in animism, and still does, unlike most religions who long since figured out sympathetic magic is nonsense and ritual magic doesn't produce results. But I suppose it's fun trying or people wouldn't still be wasting their time on it, but like role playing computer games, it affects nothing in the real world except the person playing it. It's like buying a Lotto ticket. In millions of attempts someone randomly gets a good result and it makes everyone else keep trying.
2006-12-23 21:25:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
a nature-based religion, the Wiccan faith is founded on respect for the earth, nature and the cycle of the seasons.
A "yule tree," which looks identical to a Christmas tree, sits in a corner of the 100-year-old red dairy barn Fox has converted into an office, meeting room and spiritual center.
"We worship the divine and we do that by recognizing that the divine permeates all of life," Fox said.
The highest profile fight in Wiccans' struggle for recognition is with the federal government over its refusal to allow pentacles on grave markers issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
2006-12-23 21:16:26 · answer #5 · answered by djmantx 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
If it not one's own beliefs, ideas become abstract and ridiculous. Then half truths and vague answers mate with stories and fantasy to yield confusion.
2006-12-23 21:15:36 · answer #6 · answered by King Rao 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
What is Wicca and what is Paganism?
2006-12-23 21:13:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Um. Okay.
2006-12-23 21:12:08 · answer #8 · answered by Voodoid 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Please stop worshipping your false gods and come to Jesus.
Hail Satan,
Laz
2006-12-23 21:19:25 · answer #9 · answered by The Man Comes Around 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋