Can't help you, I don't believe in witches.
2007-03-14 08:11:40
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answer #1
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answered by Caleb's Mom 6
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If you think that your friends would not understand and start calling you a "devil worshiper" (which for everyone else reading this we are not, we don't even believe in the "Devil") or leaving you out of everything I would not tell. If you think they will understand and accept it and not make fun of you then it might be a possibility. If you are not sure how they will react you could start talking to them about something paranormal like ghosts or big foot and see how they react. If they have a good reaction and seem interested go to a subject that will seem slightly more "odd" to them. If all goes well I would tell them you know someone that is a witch, but don't say names, and see how they react if they don't seem like they are going to freak out I might just be able to tell them and they might understand. But going way back up to the top of this again, if they even show a sign of being put off just by the talk of the paranormal I would not continue and drop the subject. It is all up to you if you want to tell them or not. And it is all up to Mandy if she wants to tell them about herself. I am also a witch (Wiccan) and have done it like this and had good results. Some have accepted it and some I never got past the first step with. If you have anymore questions you can email me and if I don't have an answer I can point you in the direction of a place that can.
A site that may give you more help on this subject and many more is: http://www.wicca.com/
2007-03-14 08:32:38
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answered by Anonymous
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Wow I dont think you really deserved all that bashing. But thats kinda how the R&S board works. I doubt you'll even read down this far to see that I actually gave you an answer, but if you do--having different beliefs than your friends is hard.
Are you a practicing wiccan? How old are you? Truth is, in middle or high school people will make fun of you and ostracize you for any different beliefs.
So yeah, I would probably keep it a secret. It really is no one else's business. And frequently people who are really into their religion feel it is necessary to not be yoked with non-believers or worse will feel the need to convert you away from "the devil worshipping ways." Why? B/c the brains are not fully developed yet (not being mean--its an actual fact that at 14 your brain is not fully developed) and they have not met many practicing witches. Therefore, they assume that means devil worship and revert to church teachings about not being around those who are different.
Just be true to your own beliefs. If you want the support of a coven, then look up one in your area. Wiccan is a solitary practice anyway. Once you have become more confident in your beliefs and practices, then you can educate people on what it means. Stay true and people will believe what they want to believe and they will reject what is different. Unfortunately thats the way it is. So mote it be!
2007-03-14 08:29:51
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answered by phantom_of_valkyrie 7
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Most of the people on here are Jackasses, stuff like that spark things in people ( I won't say my personal beliefs) and you will always be ridiculed so get used to it, however that should never mean you should feel like you are carrying a burden. Telling anything to anyone you fear might turn them away is a hard descison no matter what it is. Are you friends the type of people who will turn on you? Start rumors and tell the whole school? Think you're crazy? Is so then you don't need them, sounds like you can confide with your best friend, stick with her. Only do what makes you feel comfortable, in your head you already know how certain people around you will act. Try to find a group with similar interests as you for support if friends turn out not to be friends. BUT be careful not to fall into cults, a LOT of bad, bad cult type groups masqarade with intices like 'witchcraft' or whatever else they want you to like to pull you in, be careful about that, VERY.
good luck, I hope you do what you know is right and what your comfortable with (lol i sound mushy)
2007-03-14 08:31:17
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answered by Kam 3
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It is not like your other friends have never heard of witchcraft before. The only thing they are likely to hurt themselves with is burning their fingers while lighting candles. I don't see how they could hurt anyone else using witchcraft.. Go ahead and tell them. Stay away from drugs though, growing up, I knew a lot of self proclaimed witches that used a lot of drugs.
2007-03-14 08:17:50
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answered by Anonymous
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My first question is this ...... You don't want them to play around with it (your words). If it is good enough for you, why is it not good enough for them??? If it is not good enough for them, is it good enough for you??? Usually when we are trying to protect somebody from something it is because we are covering up something we know is not right. So maybe you need to look to your heart and ask the question............ Is this something that I need to be messing with anyways?? If it is then yes, tell your friends. They may choose to avoid you after that, but at least it is an honest choice and reaction thereof. I know that magic is very real. I also know that once you open the door it is very hard to just close it. For your sake (and of those around you) I pray that you do find the need and the strength to close that door and say "no" to the temptation of magic. It will all be good at first, but then it will turn. By keeping it dark and secret it pins you in with less choices. Be open and honest about it ~ if not then question your motives for participation.
2007-03-14 08:30:22
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answered by cjmd6225 3
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1. Confide only in those you trust.
2. Reach out and make contact with other witches through the internet.
3. Consider your reasons for believing you are a witch.
2007-03-14 08:15:04
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answered by Anonymous
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as you're a witch, you should know Great Hecat, here's what she told me last night, in some horrid imagings:
"Have I not reason, bedlams, as you are
Saucy and over-bold? How did you dare
To trade and traffic with Me, ay
In riddles and affairs of death,
And I, the mistress of your charms,
The close contrivers of all harms,
Was never called to bear my part,
Or show the glory of our art?
And, which is worse, all you have done
Hath been but for a wayward daughter
Spiteful and wrathful, who, as others do,
Loves for her own ends, not for you."
she too added
"And you all know security
Is mortal's chiefest ennemy."
consider it not so deeply if you want, but sometimes, if you challenge Fate, you can finish like Elektra, mad and with blood on hands...
2007-03-14 08:35:26
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answered by La carotte sacrée 3
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It is a sad fact of life that you will be made fun off by some people. This is a decision only you can make, and really you don't have to explain or justify yourself to anyone.
2007-03-14 08:17:49
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answered by judles 4
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Well, if I were you I would get thee to the artsy fartsy alternative magnet high school and enjoy a high school career filled with spiritual, creative, and sexual exploration. That's what I did, anyway. But if you're stuck in a normal school, I would keep it private.
2007-03-14 08:19:47
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answered by M L 4
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I think you need to think about why you want to tell your friends. Because of the shock value? Because it will make you seem "cool" to them? Because they "need to know" in order to be friends with you?
If it comes up in normal conversation, then tell them. Otherwise it's really none of their business and it's not something you need to advertise or broadcast... unless you're just doing it because you want to shock people.
How did your parents react when you told them? You said you were going to several months ago.
2007-03-14 08:13:57
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answered by Anonymous
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