Getting lumped in with Satanists as in “Witches and Satanists, blah, blah balh.”
Or
Getting lumped in with Christians?
Or
Getting lumped in with fluffies.
I realize that these generalizations come out of ignorance.
I also realize that there are many different sects within Neo-paganism that do not use the title Witch.
See I know enough to indeed be dangerous. ;-)
2007-07-16 05:20:28 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
damn....it is indeed a hard question to answer and I'll start by thanking you for giving me something to consider deeply.
although I find all 3 offensive, it really is more b/w the first 2 options....there's good reason to say Satanism (though I've nothing against those who practice it) just because of how often that misconception is made and how far from true it is but I'll have to say it is more offensive to me to be lumped in with Christians. Though I've nothing against those who practice it reasonably and the way it could be for many (based on unconditional love, non-judgemental, etc.) ....I find that many christians are judgemental and willingly ignorant.
at the same time though....getting lumped with anything would make me feel bad for the person doing the "lumping" more than it would make me feel offended, after all, they are clearly misunderstanding things and possibly misguided, too. Also another person's view of my belief does not alter the strength of my belief, especially if that view is distorted and biased.
nice question though
2007-07-16 08:53:58 · answer #1 · answered by jess 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be more offensive to be lumped in with Christians. Many Christians speak love and tolerance but practice hate and intolerance. I can have no respect for such people, and it would definitely piss me off if I got lumped in with that mess. Don't get me wrong, I actually like many of the teachings of Jesus, but unfortunately, most Christians follow the teachings of St. Paul more than the teachings of Jesus.
I like most of the Satanists I have seen on this site. I have looked into the different types of Satanism, and they aren't at all what most people think they are. I wouldn't mind being lumped in with them. Some of my belief systems are similar to one particular type, so it wouldn't be that far of a stretch.
As far as the Fluffies are concerned, they are usually really nice people, and I think they have a right to their "happy, happy, joy, joy" life if that's what floats their boat. I wouldn't mind being lumped in with them, since people would figure out real quick just how "fluffy" I am. ;)
2007-07-16 16:35:41 · answer #2 · answered by Tea 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a witch, I believe being lumped with Satanism is probably the least friendly association. The only satanist I have encountered is probably more hedonist than satanist. Satanism being in opposition to christianity. Jesus is just alright with me. His followers can be a bit of a nuisance at times. Fluffy bunnies are not as deep as my spiritual roots extend but they mean no harm. Anyone in the above catagories (including witch) that relate to traditional craft negatively are a problem for us all.
2007-07-16 16:10:17 · answer #3 · answered by Scott Z 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am not a Pagan, Witch, or Wiccan but since the question is hypothetical...
If I were Pagan, being lumped in with Satanists and Devil worshipers would bother me the most seeing as how the Devil is a Christian (mythical) character that Pagans do not even believe in.
It would bother me almost equally to be lumped in with Fluffy Bunnies because I get offended when my beliefs aren't taken seriously.
I would bother me as well to be lumped in with Christians because that would denote a closed-mindedness which I (and most Pagans) are not. Most Pagans are very open minded individuals who have explored several different paths (generally speaking) and Paganism happens to be the path they chose. They also recognize all other paths as valid paths.
2007-07-16 12:31:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Well, I definitely do not follow a dark or chaotic path so I wouldn't want to get lumped in with Satanists. I do not believe in Satan. Evil lies in the heart of Mankind. We all have choices. I always try to make decisions on the motto,"How would I feel if that were done to me?" Many people claim to follow a certain creed but live by it only in words. I don't identify with Christians, in theory what a wonderful way of life. In reality MOST do not follow their teachings, many generalize other faiths into a certain grouping. Envy, greed, covet, lying, stealing, to name a few are all acts done on a daily basis by many Christians. How rude and ignorant I find it when such a person actually has the gawl to look down on ME and down on my Nature based spirituality. Yet they find nothing wrong with living against THEIR faith's teachings! I believe in HUMANITY, I believe we should really care for every person on this planet. We should stop our wasteful, polluting ways, and we should all learn how to accept all faiths and put an end to war whose agendas are cloaked in the holier than thou attitudes.- My two cents
2007-07-17 11:00:51 · answer #5 · answered by OctobersAutumnChild 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What would annoy me most would be to be lumped with satanists. I was a Christian so that would be no skin of my nose but satanists have a very bad rep and even though we all know that there is no satan and they actually are not worshipping him or what they perceive as evil I'd preffer not to be lumped in the same category.
2007-07-16 14:58:26 · answer #6 · answered by pinklati2001 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well Satanists have a lot of similar core beliefs - just the label they have - which is mainly to PO Christians. Really they are just Atheists with attitudes.
Christians - like the saying - it's not Jesus I have a problem with but some of his fan club...
And the Fluffies - well, they are part of the whole NatureNeo-Pagan movement but really sometimes you want to just strangle their necks until their eyes pop out of their little fluffy heads, especially when they think they are talking for all Pagans (or witches)
Such a hard choice....
2007-07-16 12:35:36 · answer #7 · answered by Sage Bluestorm 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Tough call. But I'd have to say getting lumped in with the Satanists is the most annoying, because at that point it's usually pointless to carry on the conversation.
2007-07-16 13:22:08 · answer #8 · answered by prairiecrow 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Getting lumped in with Satanists. Pagans do not worship a christian god, whether its the "good" one or the "evil" one.
Satan is a christian concept.
Badger
2007-07-17 13:34:33 · answer #9 · answered by BigMamaBadger 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a Reconstructionist, so, getting lumped with the fluffies. ;) It'd threaten my FMPPH (Fascist Meanie Poo-Poo Head) standing, and I'd hate to turn in my membership card - I'd lose all my discounts.
Most of the Satanists I've met are actually pretty cool people, and I get mistaken as a Christian so often that I've stopped paying attention to it.
2007-07-16 15:23:05 · answer #10 · answered by ArcadianStormcrow 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋