What do you think about the evolution of your religion through history?

Answer 1

I thought evolution was just a theory.

(sarcasm, people!)

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Answer 2

The history of Wicca is actually quite interesting -- as is the pseudohistory of Wicca, which unfortunately more than a few Wiccans still cling to.

The pseudohistory: Wicca is an ancient religion, practiced in a more-or-less unbroken line from the past to the present day. Also sometimes included is the idea that many of those burned as witches during the Inquisitions were Wiccans.

The history: Wicca is about 60 years old, with roots in Masonic practices, ceremonial magic, the occult renaissance of the 19th century, and the Romantic era's ideas of classical religions. It is inspired by ancient practices, but is in most ways a post-modern religion.

In my opinion this does not make Wicca any less valid or relevant. All religions start somewhere; we just happen to be closer to the beginning of ours than a lot of other faiths. I find it fascinating that some Wiccans feel the need to have our religion be "ancient" in order for it to have validity.

I highly recommend the book "The Triumph of the Moon: A History of Modern Pagan Witchcraft" by Ronald Hutton for anyone interested in the subject.

Answer 3

Horrendously embarrassing!!! I am a Christian (not a religious one who forms a clique, sets rules in addition to the Bible, and condemns people who don't conform, etc.). I have a personal relationship with God and with Jesus and with the Holy Spirit...or, the Triune God since He is all three and still One. Anyway, it took panels, committees, focus groups, and other gatherings of "religious" people 200 YEARS just to agree and confirm (or at least attest to) the fact that Jesus Christ (while on Earth) was both God and Man. That is to say, it was really God that inhabited the human body of Jesus Christ. People, HECK, whole communities and nations, killed supposedly in the name of God or Jesus if you would not convert. Constantine the Emperor became a Christian, and yes did some good things like made Christians the norm instead ones you were supposed to hate and kill. He went too far with it and killed you if you did not convert. Catholic priests used to "sell forgiveness"!!! You could for a certain amount, buy what they called "Indulgences" where you could supposedly get someone or insurance for yourself ahead of time, out of Hell and into Heaven. You even got a paper certificate for it! I love my faith and will gladly call myself a Christian. But, it is things like this that have most non-Christians (who really have no idea what real Christians believe or stand for) running screaming and scorning and hating me and other Christians that don't follow a religion...we just follow the God who is also Jesus Christ, and their Word, the Bible. A true Christian has more love for strangers than many of those strangers have for themselves or their loved ones! But it is easy in our eagerness to get carried away with anything. This is one more that is possible to over-do and I hope I have explained why and how. Embarrassed about its evolution and the religion part of it...but NOT ashamed or embarrassed to be a Christian...ever.

Answer 4

The first problem with eveloution is its calling God a liar, in Gen.1 it says IN THE BEGINING GOD.. and it says in the first chapter evening and morning were the first day, evening and morning were the second, sundown to sundown is 24 hours, in John 1 we are told Jesus Christ the second member of The Godhead was the active agent in creating this world so we are calling Jesus The second member of The Godhead a liar, He was the ONLY person there so how about taking God at His Word, find out more about what His Word teaches free bible lessons www.itiswritten.com bible questions www.bibleinfo.com God bless talk to me also [e-mail]

Answer 5

Some good, some bad, some embarrassing, some downright horrible.

But the good outweighs the bad.

I'll put all of the hospitals, universities, cathedrals, arts, cloisters, hospices, saints and sinners saved by the Gospel against every inquisition or crusade there ever was!

Answer 6

Maybe its a great example of micro evolution.
The belief in a monotheist God has not changed in any way.
Religion have changed to fit traditional customs. Christianity, Judaism, Islam are all filled with old traditions.

Answer 7

It didn't involve. I equate religion with kata in a karate class. Kind of organized mass hysteria. Emulating a form. Empty. Mechanical. The real thing ... is a relationship. No speculative characteristics, thank you.

Answer 8

Well, in just under 70 years it's created a knowledge gap, with people who know stuff and people who don't.

I imagine most religions develop this knowledge gap, and it goes from intellectual haves and have nots to classes of people who get "the power" and people who support them.

It's quite disheartening, actually.

Answer 9

It makes me believe in the powers of Evolution more then ever.

Answer 10

It's bound to happen as culture changes and knowledge increases.

I think that someday before long that the American Catholic church will break away from the Roman Catholic church so they can have female priests and publicly endorse birth control.

Answer 11

evolution of religion makes sense since it was obviously not intelligently designed.