Am I risking anything being open about becoming Wiccan?

Question

Am I risking perscution and discrimination if I'm open about becoming Wiccan? I'm not one of those people who hides their beliefs because of fear of what others may think. Am I risking too much if I'm really open about it? I would never force my beliefs on anyone...just curious.

What i mean by open is not afraid to talk about it if the topic comes up. That's all.

Answer 1

No and Yes.

I was Open about it with my Co-workers, they asked a few questions, made a few jokes and then everyone went back to their jobs.

It was that simple.

People are more understanding now then they were back in the burning ages (Besides I doubt any of the "Witches" that were burnt wre even Witches ^_^)

Only Tell those who ask you, and Only talk about it if you Must.
Other then that, No one really NEEDS to know, right?
Unless it's your family your asking about, in that case "rip the band-aid off quick" as the expression goes :)

Answer 2

Yes. Many Christians can't stand the idea of someone changing from the christian religion. You'll be condemned, told your going to burn in hell, and just about any other horrible thing you can think of. Then you'll get the "nice" ones, who just want to talk to you and convince you that you ought to visit their church so they can show you how their faith is really the only true faith, and they can guide you back to the true path.
If you're just starting on the Wiccan or Pagan path, it's better to learn first and become comfortable with what you believe and why. If you don't, some will do everything they can to confuse you, so you don't know what you believe. Find your own faith first, then all else is possible.

Answer 3

I am a Christian and I am not a big fan of Wicca but I feel if you choose to be a Wiccan than you have that right. A coworker of mine is Wiccan. We are in the US Air Force. The Wiccan population in the Air Force is not large but there are Wiccans at every base. I would suggest you take the approach my buddy takes at work. He doesn't promote his belief and we don't bother him. Sure people are gonna give you dirty looks and may even say harsh things to you but I doubt anybody is gonna burn you at the stake. I mean just look at some of the comments towards Christian in here. I bet you as a Wiccan are more respected than me..LOL.

Answer 4

There are a lot of people who the have wrong ideas about what Wicca is. There will be some discrimination., You will also find many supporters, as well as forums that deal with Wicca,

When I examine the Principal of Wiccan belief, I can't find anything that I would disagree with.

Wicca is a much more tolerant of other belief systems then religions such as Christianity. For me that is a major plus.

I give you my full support.

Answer 5

No, not at all.

I would ask this question if you wouldn't mind.
I am very knowledgeable regarding Wiccan traditions.
I have studied it in extreme detail.
The tradition of Wicca deals mainly with the earth and all of its elements. This tradition will help a person understand the place we have been born into called earth, but that's where it ends. It does not allow a practitioner a clear path to find and understand the Creator of the Vast Universe.
I have spent many years around Indian Medicine men and shamans from the east and west.

I might ask only this: Does it help you have a greater understanding of your relationship with God, knowing full well that God is neither male nor female?

"Merry Meet" and "May the wind be always at your back".

Answer 6

It depends where you are and your life circumstances. I have never had a problem because of my religious beliefs (not Wiccan but similar in some ways) but then I have never lived in the Bible Belt and I'm kind of quiet anyway. I haven't brought up the subject at my new job because it's a small family owned business and, while I'm not afraid of overt persecution, I do worry that my officemate may be less willing to trade lunch times and that sort of thing.

Answer 7

you will be risking discrimination and stuff just because a lot of people will misunderstand you thinking you worship the devil or are a witch. if you think you can deal with the ignorance of society or specifically hardcore christians since they love to tell people they're going to hell for believing in something else, then go ahead and be open about it. personally i don't care if someone else is of another religion. go for it

Answer 8

You do risk it but you should ignore it. Don't let the words of others make you afraid to follow the religion of your choice, which is your right. Let yourself be open about what you believe and you'll be much happier, don't worry about what others may say against you, for they are ignorant and hateful and do not deserve your attention. Good luck on your path.

Answer 9

Not necessarily. Some people may argue with your belief now that they know what you believe. It's not anything bad to be open about your religion, but you have to have enough info to find any other religion that may try to press you down.

Answer 10

As 1 Timothy clearly demonstrates, there are some religious whack jobs who think every word in the Bible was said by God and who will use Bible quotes to justify any view they take. Even crazy people have the right to believe what they want, but what makes these people dangerous is that they think God is on "their" side (like any fundamentalists from any religion) and they will even try to justify committing or encouraging others to commit violence. Look at all the "God Hates Fags" morons who still go around preaching that Matthew Shepard deserved to die (and of course go to hell) because he was gay. So, yes, it could be dangerous. Just be prudent about who you choose to share that information with. You don't have to walk around in a Wiccan Pride t-shirt with a pentacle the size of a dinner plate hanging around your neck. Moderation, as with many things, is the wise path. Brightest Blessings!