I've been asked to take part in a "What is Wicca?" panel at a conference this May, and I'm in the process of coming up with a list of questions that the panelists should address.
I thought you folks might have some interesting input on this. The panel is an hour and a half in length. If you were coming to this kind of panel, what questions would you want to see addressed, either as an experienced Wiccan or someone who had barely heard of the religion before?
2007-02-21 10:09:59 · 9 answers · asked by prairiecrow 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Hi, I'm a Wiccan Reverend of a small Chicago based group.
I'd suggest the following.
1. What are the Principles of Wiccan Belief?
2. What is your concept of the Divine?
3. What are your sacred holidays and holy days, otherwise called Sabbats and Esbats?
4. Explain some common Wiccan symbology?
5. What is Witchcraft/Magick?
6 What are some misconceptions about Wicca?
7. How has media effected Wicca?
8. What is the difference between a Pagan and a Wiccan?
9. What is the Wiccan Rede?
That's about it. If I can think of anymore, I will add them BB &MM
2007-02-21 18:09:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What are the core tenets of Wicca?
What defines a person as an elder?
What distinguishes Wicca from other neo-pagan religions?
Is there any consensus on the meanings of Wiccan terms?
What is not Wicca?
What can be done to facilitate better relations between BTW's and those who follow an eclectic path?
Are Wiccan deities all-loving? Why or why not?
Is environmentalism required?
What is the main purpose in practicing the religion of Wicca?
2007-02-23 01:49:43 · answer #2 · answered by Witchy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would pretty much include most facts that prove it has nothing to do with "Satan, the fact its based on other religons, the fact spells are quite similar to prayers and that Wiccans are normal people and they should be treated with respect. I might also include what a Wiccan is, what magic or "magik" is, what a Wiccan is'nt, the origin of Wicca, and what sets Wicca aside from other Neo-Pagan religion s.
2007-02-23 15:19:11 · answer #3 · answered by hello 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What makes wicca differ from other religious?
How is it structured?
Do you have to be in a coven or can you be solitary?
What are the common misconceptions sbout wicca?
Why do you have a goddess and a god?
What are the holidays?
Does it have protection under freedom of religion, does the goverment recognize it as one?
What is the difference between wicca and paganism?
How do you know if you are supposed to be a witch?
.... And one just for fun....
How has Harry Potter made a mockery of witches?
2007-02-21 10:25:34 · answer #4 · answered by lostthoughts27 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I'd want to ask the panelists their views on Hard versus Soft polytheism.
Hard polytheism is the belief in many Deities, and that all of those Deities are unique individuals. They are not just different ways of looking on one God, but truly separate and distinct beings.
Soft Polytheism is the belief that all Gods are one, and a part of the greater spiritual force of the universe, sometimes simply called "Spirit".
2007-02-21 10:48:19 · answer #5 · answered by AmyB 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is Wicca a Cult?
Is Wicca Satanic?
Do Wiccans eat children?
Just a few...
Or better yet..
What could you gain from being a part of Wicca?
2007-02-21 10:14:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Most of the questions addressed in _When Someone You Love is Wiccan_. (I believe that's the title...something close.)
2007-02-21 10:14:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It would be the same question I would put to any religion.
Got any evidence?
2007-02-21 10:17:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
OMG! a PaGaN, satanist, witchcraft voo-dooing moron! why don't you prove that witchcraft is the true religion???
2007-02-21 10:18:29 · answer #9 · answered by coloradokid90 1 · 0⤊ 5⤋