2007-02-26 07:42:08 · 12 answers · asked by mtthw_dlll 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Nothing.
That being said, Wicca has a huge knowledge gap. There is an underbelly in Wicca- people who are out to manipulate people for personal gain- and the new Wiccans who don't know any better can get hurt by the crappy Wiccans.
Worst of all, there is damn near nothing we Wiccans can do about it. Just like Christians are flabbergasted by people like Fred Phelps and other Christians who know absolutely nothing about their religion, so too do Wiccans have these huge sects of people who know nothing about Wicca.
more info:
http://blog.macmorgan.org/2007/02/15/stifling-the-urge-to-laugh-or-why-ignorance-in-the-pagan-community-should-be-a-source-of-horror-not-mirth.aspx
2007-02-26 07:58:36 · answer #1 · answered by LabGrrl 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
From the point of view of Wicca -- obviously nothing.
However, if they're Christians, the chances are that from their point of view, Wicca is Satanism.
Let me explain. If you believe that your religion is the only way to God, and that all other religions are false, then it's not much of a leap from there to conclude that the Gods other religions worship are not Gods at all, but in fact aspects of Satan, the anti-God. I don't agree with it, but it does make sense if you're operating within the Christian framework.
From a sociological point of view, on the other hand, Wicca is nothing like Satanism. We do not acknowledge the God/Satan cosmology (which Christianity sort of stole from the Zoroastrians anyway). We have no equivalant figure to Satan in our theology. As far as we're concerned, the powers that we work with are Divine powers, aspects of Goddess/God which are beneficial, balanced, and rightly a part of the universe.
The "thou shalt not suffer a witch to live" line has caused more headaches for Wiccans than just about anything in Christian canon. Never mind that it's a mistranslation in the first place; Christians hear the word "Wicca", associate it with witchcraft (which not all Wiccans practice), and proceed to get Bronze Age on our behinds. When they do this, I try to politely point out (again) that we do not worship any being like Satan, that as far as we're concerned all power flows from the Goddess/God, and that while witchcraft has no "good" or "bad" orientation (like prayer, it can be used to bring about all sorts of things depending on the person using it), as Wiccans we are bound by the Wiccan Rede: "If it harm none, do what you will". Yes, there are witches out there who curse and overtly bind, but as Wiccans we steer clear of such things as a rule.
The only similarity between Wicca and Satanism, from a non-Christian point of view, is in the minds of some Christians. Which is a pity. I think the mutual animosity means that we're both missing out on learning from each other.
2007-02-26 07:50:52 · answer #2 · answered by prairiecrow 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you are Wicca you are opening yourself up to a million reasons, from people who are against Wicca! I see nothing wrong with it, if it is for you! However, if you are questioning what it is all about a bit more study, on your part, may be in order.
I see nothing wrong with being Wicca because it is a choice that strengthens everyday living. There is no Satan involved so the belief that a Witch will go to Hell, when one does not believe in Hell, is a bit redundant!
I have peace of mind and a strength inside myself that allows me to see beyond what others may believe enabling me to see the real person. I must admit that after a long and steadfast search, I am at peace with my belief.
Good Luck Little One
Blessed Be
2007-02-26 07:59:24 · answer #3 · answered by chocolateforever 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Nothing at all. I'm not Wiccan myself but I think it's a nice religion.
2007-02-26 07:58:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
The nice thing about being a religion is that not only can you say that the others are "wrong"; you can tell you members that it is a "sin" to try other religions and that they will be "damned." Since god has not been known to call anyone a liar to their face, it is a safe bet. Pretty neat racket, huh?
2007-02-26 07:58:41 · answer #5 · answered by Bruce H 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They deny God. These are some quotes from one who wrote me for a time!
"Deep down. I question the absoluteness of anything. Therefore, i can't say that murder is wrong."
"I mentioned it because i knew your black and white logic would fall into the trap of thinking that I said that torture was completely wrong."
"You can't judge good and evil for the whole of society."
"What you consider to be good works for your church , I might consider a violation of people's rights and therefore not good. You can only interpret good and evil for yourself."
"I understand your God, I just don't agree with the concept. I found a better way."
If she is any representative of what it means to be a wiccan, it is chillingly scary and anti-Christ.
2007-02-26 08:07:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Nothing wrong with it whatsoever. It's a peaceful religion that accepts all paths (or non-belief) as valid.
2007-02-26 07:54:14 · answer #7 · answered by Kallan 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Nothing
2007-02-26 07:58:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Belief in the supernatural.
2007-02-26 07:52:00 · answer #9 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Aside from the fact that YHVH condemns it? Not much.
2007-02-26 07:48:08 · answer #10 · answered by hasse_john 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋