Can you be Wiccan and Christian at the same time?

Question

Can you be Wiccan and Christian the same time? And like even if you choose to be partially wiccan with witchcraft, can you use your witchcraft for good and not your own personal gain? Like not using it for yourself, more to help people? Isnt that good? But i know that it is a sin to not follow ONLY Jesus and God. But if God is really all forgiving, wont he forgive me for good intentions even if it IS a sin?

and yes im still young, so i decided id get your imput before i convert, stay Christian, be both, or just be slightly wiccan. And i dont ever plan on giving up God and Christinan beliefs, but i want to join wiccan...

Answer 1

You will be giving up your Christian beliefs if you become involved with Wicca. It's that simple. The Bible specifically tells to stay away from witchcraft and not to serve other gods. Also, if you do believe in Jesus then you should know not to intentionally sin. I know it's not always easy, but you cannot deliberately do something that you feel is wrong (and I do believe that you feel this is wrong). Please think about this carefully for your own sake.

God bless.

Answer 2

No. Christianity is a monotheistic religion (Yahweh), while Wicca is a dualistic religion (the Lady and Lord). According to Christian doctrine, worshiping any deity other than Yahweh is a sin. To be a Wiccan is to believe and worship the Lady and Lord. Christianity is focused on salvation and the forgiveness of sins through the Christian Messiah Jesus. In Wicca (and other forms of Paganism), there is nothing to be saved from and we do not have the concept of "sin", so there is no need for a savior. You can try to mix various aspects of the two religions, but it would be neither Christianity nor Wicca.

Answer 3

Honey: It is like this: Wicca is a demonic endeavour of which God clearly disapproves. Why would you want to be a friend of a demon or even appear to be demonic? The Bible is quite clear that you are either all for God or you are against him. God is a jealous God and will not tolerate your double mindedness. Besides, Wicca is a false belief system which is based on satanism. You have been warned. Even if you chose to delay your decision you have already decided either for or against God.
Honey, it is that simple. Don't flirt with the devil.
Mr. M on Wiccan."

Answer 4

Maybe these will help clear it up for you.

There shall not be found among you anyone who makes his son or his daughter pass through the fire, or one who practices WITCHCRAFT, or a soothsayer, or one who interprets omens, or a SORCERER,
Deut 18:10-11 NKJV

19 Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, 20 idolatry, SORCERY, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, 21 envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.
Gal 5:19-21 NKJV

There are many other scriptures, so I would say that the answer is NO, you cannot be both.

Answer 5

The biggest lie about witchcraft that has been told to unsuspecting Christians is that there are two kinds of witches, good and bad, black and white. There is only one kind of witch, and along with that there are only unrepentant ones. If you think that you can serve God and the devil at the same time then you have been blinded by the big lie. The blind can only lead the blind into a pit and that is the pit of hell where the continuous screams of those who are burning and the gnashing of their teeth is heard all of the time.

Answer 6

No, I'm afraid not. Wiccan and Christianity are totally different beliefs. You may have good intentions, but think it through- God is forgiving, oh yes, but to sin on purpose? We all do it, don't get me wrong, and it's your life, but are you doing what you want or what God wants?

What Would Jesus Do?

Answer 7

It's funny how all the biblical references people posted condemning witchcraft are from the Old Testament--You know, the rules that ceased to be important after the coming of Christ (I wonder how many of them eat bacon).

Providing the only God you worship (and Wicca doesn't specify which Gods you must venerate), and you use Wicca as a means of coming closer to Christ, then there is no rational reason why you can't combine the two paths.

Answer 8

If you study the Wiccan teachings, you will discover that, more than anything else, life is most important. You will learn about the Maternal aspect of God, and that no one is right or wrong as far as religions are concerned. Which may be anti christian to some, but it is the basis of all religions. Harm none.

Answer 9

Some people seem to think so. It's one of many examples of syncretic religion. There are "Christo-pagan" movements, and also groups working to reconcile the two beliefs, if not theologically, then in terms of extending basic understanding and tolerance to one another. There's a group called the "Norvicensian Seekers" that's a Christian-Pagan blend that practices "Christian Witchery" (link below). Many people on either side, both Christian and Wiccan, don't believe that there are people who claim to be both, but that doesn't make them stop growing in numbers.

http://members.aol.com/RawnaMoon/intro.html
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Olympus/2592/
http://northernway.org/cpinfo.html

Answer 10

I believe Christianity's rules pretty much say you can't follow another religion at the same time. That would be like being Muslim and Christian. You can be a witch without being Wiccan.