To all the Wicca Haters -->?

Question

Are Wicca and Satanism one and the same thing? Wiccans are often lumped into the same category as Satanists when in reality the two belief systems share very little in common. In fact, Wicca and Satanism are completely different belief systems and can actually be considered the complete opposite of each other.

It is true that the terms “Satanism”, “Paganism” and “Witchcraft” can have many different interpretations. However the term “Wicca” has only one accepted definition amongst its practitioners. Wicca and Satanism could never be one and the same since a Wicca does not recognize the existence of Satan. However the word Satanism does apply to a range of religious traditions.

While many still view Wicca and Satanism as the same thing, Satanism in a distinct religion. The Church of Satan is the largest organized group of Satanists. To these groups Satan is a pre-Christian symbol of pleasure, virility, and strength; not a living entity. They use the Sigil of Baphomet as their pri

prime symbol i.e. a goat's head, drawn within an inverted pentagram (5-pointed star with one point downward and two up), and encircled. This kind of Satanist does do rituals, either alone or within a group.

The Temple of Set worships Satan as a pre-Christian deity (the Egyptian god Set). They use as their symbol a simple inverted pentagram in a circle and meet in temples. Some Satanists engage in black magic rituals intended to harm others. This would never be allowed under the Wiccan Rede which prohibits the use of magic for harm or manipulation. This is another way in which Wicca and Satanism are diametrically opposed.

Wiccans do not practice black magic, do spells to harm others or make animal sacrifices as is the case with some Satanists. Wiccans worship a Goddess and a God (sometimes only a Goddess) and do not recognize Satan or other supernatural evil beings at all. Wicca and Satanism can therefore not be connected in any way.

The prime Wiccan symbol of the upright pe

prime Wiccan symbol of the upright pentagram or pentacle is the exact opposite to the symbol used by Satanists in their worship. Wiccans meet in covens not grottos or temples. Wiccans do not align themselves with the Christian God or Devil. Their God and Goddess have no connection to these symbols of good and evil. Wicca and Satanism cannot be lumped into the same category based on this view alone.

While Wicca and Satanism are often viewed by Christians as being the same religion this is obviously not based on an understanding of the beliefs and ethics of the Wiccan. The three interpretations of Wicca deity can be summed up as follows, and understanding these concepts will help to dispel the myth that Wiccan and Satanism are in any way related:

1) The Wicca deity - God and Goddess together make up a whole being. This is like saying that the God and Goddess are part of the same coin and therefore equal. There is never any mention of Wicca and Satanism in the same breath.

2)

Other Wiccans do not believe in the existence of two deities. Instead they believe only in the Goddess. This is a feature of what is known as Dianic Wicca, in which most members are female. Another reason why Wicca and Satanism are not related in any way – Satan is definitely a male energy.

3) Another view of Wicca deity is that the Goddess gave birth to the God. While both are seen as important the Goddess is believed to be the primary force in the universe, not the male energy. Wicca and Satanism are poles apart in this respect.

Because Christians believe that there are only two supernatural forces acting in the world today i.e. God and Satan it is very difficult for these groups to understand the God and Goddess worship practiced by Wiccans or any other faith for that matter. While Wicca and Satanism are likely to continue to be lumped into the same category the beginner Wicca should never confuse the two.

Now, Tell me.. Exactly what you hate about wicca? I thought now that you knew the dif. between satanism and wicca what is it about WICCA you hate ?

DZE - We don't even beleive in satan so we obviously don't worship the saem god.

Z->Z^2 C - I don't need to calm down. I'm not mad i just want to show people the differance, also, no one get the idea i want you to convert to Wicca. I don't care if you convert just don't say we are 'Demons'

Tirya - Well, you've got quite an attitude. and thanks for finding the original article. i couldn't find it!

Answer 1

Anything that does not acknowledge God or Jesus, in the Christian mind, is by definition EVIL. SATANIC! EVIL EVIL EVIL!

So it doesn't come as much of a surprise when I hear folks like the first poster spout off a load of the usual "you're satan whether you know it or not so there."

News flash for Christians: Satan is only a part of YOUR mythology. Others do not but into it, and it should not suprise you when others get a little irritable when you try to shove them into that catagory.

Since there is not a shred of evidence that Satan even exists, and even less evidence that Satan is at all a part of Wiccan belief, the only thing you have are wild claims that make you look hysterical, ignorant, and bigoted.

Answer 2

While I applaude your attempt to educate people ( especially CHristians), I doubt that it will help much. I am a solitary Wiccan and from what I have seen when I was christian and now that I am not, it is more about power than anything else. CHrisitanity is the majority religion in the USA and in many other parts of the world. THey didn't get that way by any other means than aggression and fanatisim. In thier minds ANY METHODS can be employed to acchieve what they believe is thier God's goal. That includes the destruction of other beliefs. Islam isn't much better. If they can't "love" you into thier beliefs then they will "beat" you into them. Many believers will denie this but history proves them wrong. So thanks for the education attempt. Blessed Be.

Answer 3

You'd probably get more people reading your post if you were more concise.

IMHO when you have to fill up three "Additional Details" boxes with stuff, it means that you should sum up the article you're quoting instead of simply cut-and-pasting it.

At the very least, correct the article's typos when you paste it.


The "attitude" is due in part to irritation at "War and Peace"-length posts on Y!A, the tendency lately of posters to intentionally bait others with inflammatory subject lines, and also to folks not attributing their sources. It took me one Google search to find this article, it's not like it was hard to locate and provide appropriate credit.

A note for Z->Z^2 C - Wicca is not "the oldest religion known to man", and any perusal of the historical record (particularly with regards to Gerald Gardner) will confirm that. While Paganism pre-dates Christianity, "Wicca" dates only back to the mid-1900s.

Answer 4

Kudos to you for trying. I'm not sure how much you'll accomplish, though; those who are determined not to hear, will hear not.

And Z->Z^2 C -- you're wrong. Wicca is a very modern religion whose origins can only be reliably traced back to the late 1800's at best and with certainty to the 1950's. It is inspired by earlier practices (or what the Romantic era thought those practices were, at least), but itself? Quite young. I refer you to "The Triumph of the Moon" by Ronald Hutton as a reputable non-Wiccan historian's view on the rise of modern Pagan witchcraft.

Answer 5

Jane, calm down. Wicca is the oldest religion known to man. And because followers were seen as a threat to Christianity, the Christian authorities decided to demonize it. You know, place it into the axis of evil, so to speak. I'll get plenty of thumbs down for this answer, but the fact is, the historical record agrees with me. Cheers.

This is for PrairieC - perhaps a quick appeal to the historical record will convince you. Maybe not. But it's worth a try.

Answer 6

Seems to me that Wicca ought to do away with gods and goddesses altogether - all the reverence for nature and peaceful interaction with other people works just as well as a non-theistic belief system as it does as a religion.

Answer 7

I used to be a hater until I start do my own research and learn from friends who were or are wicca.... I am a Christian and do believe that Wicca is not evil or whatever... So... thanks for point some out...

Blessed to be

Answer 8

basic Christian dishonesty makes them lump any rival into the "satan" corner sooner or later.

Answer 9

wicca witches all are satans tools that's why you drink blood, sacrifice small mammals, make sacrificial offerings to satan. satan has the wool pulled over your eyes, and owns you with his fake magic.

Answer 10

I love everyone,,,almost