I was brought up Catholic and I love Christian meditation and Taize prayers, but at the same tiem I'm very drawn to Wicca with its focus on the Goddess, nature and feminine empowerment. How to reconcile my beliefs?
2007-02-03 00:24:27 · 17 answers · asked by ilovefrodo 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes, it is very possible. Don't listen to Christians who say any differently. I myself combine Wicca and Buddhism. Now, I can't tell you how you should reconcile your beliefs, because first of all that is a task you and only you can do, and second, I don't know anything about Catholocism. You need to combine them in a way you feel comfortable and in perfect harmony. It's not you're going to have to explain to it to every single person you meet--it can be as complicated as you like! When someone asks, simply say you are a Wiccan Catholic, Catholic Wiccan, or a Catholic Witch, or something along those lines. It's best if you make it up yourself.
Anywho, I hope I helped you out.
Good luck and Blessed Be!
See my sources to learn more about Wicca...
2007-02-03 04:55:50 · answer #1 · answered by Rachel the Atheist 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I cant tell you how to reconcile your beliefs, that is something you will have to do for yourself. What I can tell you is that I have a friend who is both catholic and wiccan and that works very well for her. I don't understand it personally but everyones spiritual path is different. It sounds like you don't fully understand Wicca yet - do some more reading around. Find out as much as you can - for instance there is meditation in Wicca and there is an emphasis on balance between male and female aspects. Once you have read enough then you will be able to see how the two beliefs either fit together for you or don't. From there you can follow the correct path for yourself.
Try Wicca for Beginners: Fundamentals of Philosophy and Practice (For Beginners) by Thea Sabin (Author) and/or Hedge Witch: Guide to Solitary Witchcraft by Rae Beth (Author)
Just a note to me Wicca is not about power or feminine empowerment. If you want power read Alistair Crowley - his practices are different from Wicca.
Good luck
2007-02-03 08:38:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
You may want to switch over to Unitarianism instead of Catholicism, as it may make it easier to reconcile the two. You can always be both Wiccan-friendly and Catholic-friendly, and participate in ceremony with each, and privately practice both. Perhaps you are drawn to the culture and practices and beliefs more so than the restrictions. Both are interpreted by many as teaching charity, tolerance and respect. Or simply believe what you believe, don't label it, and be more of a solitary or cultural practitioner who can still be social with whomever you choose.
Sometimes the best flavors come from combining ingredients; true in cooking, music, and many other things worth experiencing, absorbing and ingesting.
2007-02-04 13:48:43 · answer #3 · answered by xwdguy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can reconcile your beliefs, and certainly practice both Christianity and Wicca at the same time. However, should not call it Christian Wicca, or Catholic Wicca or whatever, because what you're practicing is not Wicca and most certainly not Christian, because you are taking bits and parts of both traditions and melding them into something new.
2007-02-03 15:24:13 · answer #4 · answered by Silver Wolf 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i am a strong believer in that you can follow whatever path gets you closer to the divine. So if you feel that by combining your Catholic beliefs with those of Wicca than feel free to do so. Many people kind of follow their own path for example one of my friend practices Wicca, Shamanism, and a couple other religions all at one time.
Blessed Be.
2007-02-04 11:24:01 · answer #5 · answered by evilfaerie_13 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Many Wiccans start out as Catholics.
It's pretty easy to convert, once you realize that Mary is The Mother Goddess.
2007-02-03 10:35:01 · answer #6 · answered by AmyB 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I do not think all Catholics are believers, they just follow the traditions of the church. So technically, one can be both.
One cannot believe in Jesus and follow Wicca both though. They are very different and war with each other [in many ways]. Both believe in absolutes, both demand your all, and both offer things very tempting.
Wicca offers empowerment through self uplifting and power and perhaps a sisterhood?
Jesus offers the love of Someone who accepts you anyway you are, and is always faithful. His empowerment comes through humbling, and His great strength uplifts us.
It is your choice. If you choose Wicca, and see that later on you do not wish to continue with it, but feel you are in too deep, just call on the name of Jesus. His power is greater than wiccan types.
God will respect your choice, even if it means losing you.
2007-02-03 08:35:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
Those two religions, like any other, are incompatible only in their deities; if you want you could embody the spiritual qualities of any religion you choose but not really worship any of them. A religion should guide your life, not govern it, and if you enjoy Catholic peace and fundamentalism and Wiccan nature connection and feminism, then practice only the things you like about them; it doesn't mean you really have to devote your life to either. Don't get caught up in the sectarian I'm-this-you're-that attitude of religions, just do what feels right.
2007-02-03 08:30:26 · answer #8 · answered by opw290 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Mt 19:16-17 To have Life, Keep my Commandments.
Col 3:24-25 will receive due payment for whatever you do.
Remember the first Commandment.
2007-02-03 08:27:55 · answer #9 · answered by Lives7 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
There is NO way to can combine any two religion. I suggest that you look for the Truth. Serving God is not about feminine empowerment. It is to bring honor to the True God and not bringing any pagan worships to the true religion
2007-02-03 08:29:02 · answer #10 · answered by Vivimos en los Ultimos Dias 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋