People of any religion?

Question

How do you think my life would change if I converted to your faith? This is a question for anyone of any religious persuasion.

By the way, I'm not searching for faith, I just want to know what differences you feel following your religion would have on the life of an unbeliever -- namely, me?

Answer 1

I am a Wiccan. I have been for eight years. When I started, I was drunk on magic - I thought it was "cool." Now that I'm older and I've read at least fifty books on the subject, some at least twice, I've come to see Wicca for what it really is. It's a beautiful spirituality that preaches taking responsibility for your own actions, making positive change in your life, and a connectedness with nature. I was raised Catholic and I think these are things that have been lost in modern Christianity. For example, "sin" and then go confess and all is forgiven. I believe in the Wiccan Rede: "an it harm none, do what ye will." So why "sin" in the first place? Exactly - I'm watching what I do, because I have to take responsibility for my own actions. It is better to not harm anyone than to harm someone and have to accept the consequences. Wiccans are also taught the law of three: any energy you put out will come back to you threefold. It's common sense kharma, and the same as the Golden Rule: "treat others how you would like to be treated." I love the connectedness with Nature. We have lost that not just in modern Christianity, but in modern life in general, and it breaks my heart. I celebrate the eight Sabbats in the wheel of the year - each representing the quarters and cross-quarters of the seasons. Since I started practicing, I've become really in tune and appreciative of all life on earth. I've become tolerant of all other faiths, because I would like them to be tolerant of mine. I am being the change I want to see in the world. There is no hate in Wicca. It's very positive, very life-affirming. I would have it no other way.

Answer 2

I guess your answer would be your life wouldn't change only if you let it. It doesn't matter what faith you follow, you will be the same person. Check out 'Moral Minds' by Marc Hauser. He believes that morals are instinctively inherent to us. So if we us his theory and apply it to your question your life would be the same because faith is a epistemological cue that guides us in moral decision making. So , if you make decisons based on being a Christian, you would make the same decisions as a Muslim or following the mantra of any other creed.

Answer 3

Interesting question.

I think what Wicca has to offer is a deep sense of connection to the world around us, rising from a sense that the world is the body of God/dess and therefore inherently sacred. Most Wiccans tend to be concerned with conservation and environmental issues, including recycling.

That's the only lifestyle change that I would see almost inevitably rising from becoming a Wiccan. Everything else is very idiosyncratic and personal to the individual believer.

Answer 4

I can't tell if your life would change, for I don't know your current faith. If you are a Pagan, and switch to my faith, it is unlikely you would see much of a change, as I'm a Pagan.

My faith is based on freedom of choice in many aspects of one's life. It is earth centered, and requires great dedication and study. It demands personal responsibility and accountability. If you already have this, you will likely not require a great deal of change.

Answer 5

you have to give up a year of your life to become santero--everything changes

Answer 6

Honestly nothing. You have what is needed now.

Answer 7

You would be Christ-centered and not self-centered.

Answer 8

You would gain freedom.