I Want to know about Wicca, Witches and Pagan.....?

Question

I want information about this because I have no religion and what I did find out these...I liked !!! Is this like satanism ??? I want to know if this would be good for me !!!

Answer 1

well the only real question you posed was is Wicca, Witchcraft and Paganism like Satanism?

The answer is no, not really.

Satanists (non-deist) believe essentially that they are gods.

Wicca falls under the Pagan umbrella, but there are many varied beliefs under it.

Witchcraft is not a religion. It is a way of life, and is used by various different religious practioners.

Answer 2

You can be both a Wiccan and a witch, these two words are not the same
One of the biggest sore points among Wiccans is the improper usage of the terms "Wiccan" and "Witch". Too many people use the terms interchangably, presuming that they both mean the same thing. They do not.

Wiccan
Wicca is a religion, and someone who follows that religion is called a Wiccan. Sometimes it can be difficult to accurately define Wicca, and not all Wiccans will define themselves the same way. Observing the 8 Wiccan Sabbats, honoring the Gods and/or Goddesses, creating sacred space for rituals, to name a few. Many traditional Wiccans also feel that belonging to a coven is also a requirement and that those who practice their religion as a solitary, should not refer to themselves as Wiccan. Personally, I'm still not sure on that point. Typical Wiccans also practice magick, and therefore are also witches. You cannot be a "natural Wiccan" any more than you could be a "natural Christian".

Witch
The practice of witchcraft is not associated with any religion, therefore you can be a witch and yet also be a member of any number of religions (or none). Using the natural energies within yourself, along with the energies of herbs, stones or other elements to make changes around you is considered witchcraft. Though the skills and gifts that are part of witchcraft can be inherited from parents or grandparents, you aren't automatically a witch just because your grandmother may have been one. The use of magick takes practice, experience and learning. On a side note, a male witch is called a witch, not a warlock.

Pagan
While I'm explaining terminology, I thought I would throw in "Pagan" as well. Paganism refers to a variety of non-Christian/Jewish/ Islamic religions that are usually polytheistic and are often nature-based. Wicca is only one Pagan religion, but there are others such as Santeria, Asatru, or Shamanism. Many people do not necessarily identify with a specific religion, and just use the broad term "Pagan" to define their spiritual path. Pagan religions are distinct and separate from each other, and it should not be assumed that they are just different names for the same faith.

Answer 3

No, Wicca and Paganism are not like Satanism. Wicca is one religious form under the umbrella of Pagan religions. Witchcraft is actually a practice that some Wiccans and Pagans do, and some don't, rather than a specific religion. Two good books to start with:

Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner, by Scott Cunningham

Paganism: An Introduction to Earth-Centered Religions, by Joyce and River Higganbotham. (This one actually has a chapter on evil and Satanism and why it's not us.)

Also, as others have recommended, check out this link:

www.witchvox.com

This site has articles, information, relevant news links, and a huge contact section.

Satanism as a religion was begun in the '60's by an unpleasant little man named Anton LeVay. It's founded on selfishness and anger and has nothing whatsoever to do with Wicca, Paganism, or witchcraft. Satan and hell are Christian concepts that Wiccans and Pagans don't believe in, and Satanists are really upside-down backwards Christians with rebellion issues.

I'm glad you liked what you find - I believe Paganism is a happy and fulfulling belief system. It has been for me. Whether it would be good for you specifically I couldn't say - that's something you have to find out for yourself. As we say, when you're ready, a teacher will appear for you.

Hope this is clear for you. Good luck and Blessed Be.

Teacherwitch

Answer 4

Once again... Kallan has provided a great answers... but if you wish to learn a bit more...

Someone did mention the Witches Voice which is:
www.witchvox.com

You can visit my site if you want:
http://thepathofshewolf.homestead.com

Or just keep on doing what you are doing, and ask questions...

As for Wicca or Witchcraft being good for you, darling that is a question that only you can answer after you learn more about it.

Oh and as for Satanism, there are actually two different kinds... one is old, they believe their practices to be Pre Christian, and the other is new, like the religoin of Wicca is new, but was created by Anton LeVey in the form of the COS, Church of Satan. It's where the Baphomet and all comes from I believe.

Also, there are many decent books out there on Wicca, not so many on Witchcraft, my own covers both Witchcraft and Wicca and well as much more...

Warm Blessings

Answer 5

If you want to know more about Wicca, Check out my You tube videos. I cover several Wiccan topics.

Satanism is an Atheistic religion, so no we are not like Satanism.

If you believe that religion shouldn't be dogmatic, men and women are equals and that everyone can be empowered by connecting with nature, then yes, you could be a good fit for Wicca.

Answer 6

Satanism is the worship of your own self as a god. You can do this if you like. I will not stop you.

Choose a path right for you, I did not realise I was a Pagan until I was 32.

All religions have some kernal of the truth. Its just that some of them have some other elements that are very destuctive and should be handled carefully.

Asking questions even of faith tenants you've long held, will test what things are the best and truest.

Answer 7

Well my friend, good for you? I don`t know about that I am afraid, but I do know there are books you can read, and either the net or a good "open-minded" bookstore should give you some clue. I am in no way a preacher so I won`t say anything more than whatever you do, be careful with what you learn, one way or the other, there are many who`s just after your money, so keep the guard up. All that said, there can be much to learn, and also some fun things ,for anyone really, to know. I`ll end with this, I was on the "dark side" for nearly 24 years, ha ha ha, but today I am back to my old belief, Jesus. I am much more in peace now than I ever was, but that is my experience and not yours. I believe in love, and there are so much false love out there, be careful for them. Peace and love from Norway

Answer 8

Paganism is a category of religions, usually described as being non-Abrahamic (that is, not based on the worship of YHWH such as Judaism, Christianity or Islam). There is no "Satan" in paganism since Satan is a figure attached to Christianity. There is no "devil" in pagan religions... only Christians believe this because they are taught that anything that isn't from their "one true God" must be from this "devil" creature. That belief is a Christian one, not a pagan one. Pagans don't acknowledge or worship Satan since they don't recognize or worship the God whose adversary he is said to be. A belief in Satan hinges on a belief in YHWH and that is one God that pagans don't believe in. Wicca is a specific pagan religion which would take too long to describe. Witchcraft is a craft that is open to anyone of any religion. Catholics actually have an excellent arsinal of witchcraft techniques (they don't call it 'witchcraft' or 'spells' however). As far as practicing witchcraft, casting spells and remaining a good Catholic, this is not something I am expert at since the Catholic religion is not something I am really involved in or knowledgable about. I do know, however, that witchcraft techniques such as the type practices by people involved with Hoodoo and Santeria involve some Catholic saints and I don know that there are Catholic witches out there. Runes aren't pagan and they aren't a form of witchcraft. You do not have to be a witch to work with runes or make runes. The runic script is a form of language... not just any written language though, the mythology behind them and the use of them contains a powerful mystery (mystery not necessarily being a "secret" but mystery meaning it cannot be explained, only experienced and understood). If you intend to use them for magick or for divination, you'll have to figure out for yourself whether this goes against the teachings or meaning of your Catholic faith, but I know of Catholics who have no trouble reconciling the practice of runes with their religion. Best of luck and blessings, -Scarlet

Answer 9

Satanism is an offshoot of xianity.

Wicca is based, at least loosely, on pre-xian Goddess traditions and the cycles of nature.

Paganism, broadly put, venerates Nature, either directly or personified through various pre-xian deities.

Witchcraft is a matter more of herbs, divination, and spellcraft than an actual belief system or religion, although many Wiccans also consider themselves Witches.

Heathenry is a return to one of the pre-xian, polytheistic folk traditions of Northern Europe.

There is a LOT of information about all of these things online, but space is too limited here to be of much help.

Answer 10

Good heavens, no. Paganism is about reverence for nature and celebrating life, and has nothing to do with Christian deities.

Lots of the other answers have great stuff, but I'd like to add this site. It talks about pagan sabbats and their histories and traditions. Very interesting.

http://www.asiya.org/sabbats/index.html