my mom has temp- cust- of my kids and she keeps telling them that is devil stuff i am a full blown wicca and dame proud of it and if my kids want to be then why not
2007-01-22 15:30:02 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
i have been in to wicca sence i was 7 and now full blown that is normale tammy
2007-01-22 15:48:23 · update #1
i never force anything on them they dont no about me and it will stay that way as long as possable
2007-01-22 15:53:32 · update #2
Your mom's not the crazy lady on Trading Spouses, right?
No, at that age, there is nothing wrong with letting them read about Wicca. I would let them educate themselves about whatever spiritual path they felt interested by and guide them towards whatever road is best for them - whether they end up in burkas, in a cathedral, or burning incense before a statue of Bast.
If she is fundamentalist Christian, your mother, she will be unable to reconcile this attitude with her beliefs - she is required to be monotheistic by her own belief system - but it ought, in a perfect world, have no bearing on her keeping the kids.
2007-01-22 15:41:55 · answer #1 · answered by Maggie D 2 · 7⤊ 0⤋
The fact that your mom has temporary custody is troubling. One reason is because, in the wrong court in the wrong part of the country, your Wicca could be used against you in a custody hearing--while you could take it to a higher court and probably win, it would still be a lot more trouble. Probably the best thing to do is to try to ease the space between your beliefs and your mothers', so the kids don't feel any more caught in the middle than they already are. You know, the old "Everyone's beliefs have validity, especially for them" talk. Occasionally put forth logic, if she actually tries to scare them with the devil stuff--"Do you think the God(dess) who made this sky, and these trees, and the miracle of animals and love and sunshine, could be a disguise for something evil?" And good luck.
2007-01-23 02:52:06 · answer #2 · answered by Vaughn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was blessed with 2 open minded Christian parents. my mom did have trouble with Christianity, I think she was a natural but didn't know it.
At age 12 they encouraged me to learn about all religions, and after about a year I decided that my path was wiccan (small "w"). After time I studied and practiced and found I was actually Pecti Witan (aka a form of Hedge Witch, not Wiccan). Not exactly the typical witch since worship & ritual are not high on my list. I could never handle the constraints of Wicca (coven based).
Your kids are old enough to begin the journey of knowledge. Encourage them to look at all religions. They will eventually find the path that is right for them, as long as your mom does not brainwash them first. Don't limit their exposure to Wicca, try to include other denominations as well. They may be suited to coven life or they may prefer the life of a solitary.
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2007-01-23 20:20:29 · answer #3 · answered by Enchanted Gypsy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's wrong at all. Your mom is worried about it because she has been brainwashed into believing anything but Christianity is of the Devil, and she has also been brainwashed into not expanding her mind and finding out the truth. Another fundie Christian technique. Tell the flock that even investigating other religions is the Devils work.
I believe that everyone needs to find their own path, not have it thrust upon them. If it's Christianity, great. If it Wicca, great. If it's Buddhism, great. But they should not be forced into anything. That is why there is such a migration from Christianity to other religions today. Too many had it shoved down their throats and now they are resentful of the church and of their parents for it.
2007-01-23 11:39:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
And the point of the question is...what? To see how many "xtians" will flame you?
The last time I checked, you can raise your kids whatever religion you want. Why is it important what people on Yahoo Answers think if you've made up your mind it's OK?
Perhaps the real key to the question was "my mom has temp- cust- of my kids". It sounds like you have some things in your life you need to work on besides what your kids read. Once you straighten yourself out and get them back, then you can raise them to believe whatever you want (whether or not I agree with it).
2007-01-23 23:22:05 · answer #5 · answered by The Notorious Doctor Zoom Zoom 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There are some books on pagan parenting, you may want to do some research, as some others have stated we don't know why your mom has custody, But because she does at the moment you need to be compromising so as not to confuse the kids and like also stated it could hurt in long run. The children as all children will question and then you can explain the wonder of the goddess, but they must make the ultimate decision themselves. Arm them with knowledge but remember the rede.
2007-01-23 16:39:21 · answer #6 · answered by burnished_dragon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no i dont and why does your mom have temp custody i would change that and if your kids want to know and you tell them they cant they will just go behind your back and do it anyway i would know im 13 and my mom agrees with your mom that thats stuff is no good but my mom doesnt say its the devils work but i dont tell her what i reaserch or what i believe in or about the book i bought on divination of course i dont practice wicca because it would be harder to hide and i dont want to right now although i do belive in it and have no problem with it at all
2007-01-23 11:28:58 · answer #7 · answered by Avaria 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it would be great if you're kids followed wiccan rules. Such a peaceful gorgeous way of living.
You sound like the sort of person to let your kids believe what they like to believe.... and thats great.
Just remind her that the devils a christian belief!! nothing to do with wicca.
I have been looking into it lately, and i absolutely love it. although i dont know much about it yet.
2007-01-23 00:25:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I don't see a problem with it, but if they try it and don't like it, don't get all over them about it. I say let them read into every religion or following; they'll either choose one or choose none. My mother gets on my case relentlessly for not dressing up my kids in monkey suits and dragging them to church every Sunday. I say faith is in your heart, not something you have to dress up and go show everyone else one day out of the week.
2007-01-23 00:21:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am wiccan too, and I don't believe that for any reason, its devil stuff, as your mom said. But I do agree, with letting your kids choose for themselves. Try not to push it on them, and if they want to know or learn then teach them.
2007-01-23 19:38:51 · answer #10 · answered by gwenieviere 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋