I am a Wiccan...I have a christian friend.?

Question

I have no desire to convert her....why is she being told to keep away from me?
I am her friend, I am supporting her when she needs a friend,.
She has been verbally beaten to a pulp by you people claiming to be christian.....Do you want her to be alone?
Why do you tell her to stay away from me?

Answer 1

I know the feeling all too well. she already told me to leave her alone because i was corrupting her. so I am leaving her alone, but told her I was here for her.

I think the people that tell her to stop being your friend are afraid you will help her thus making it plain you are not evil.
BB

Answer 2

It is just the religion, stereo-types. Wiccans have been portrayed badly. And certain Christians can be too deep in the religion to be afraid of what might happen, perhaps they think they are being tempted by the devil. I am a Buddhist, I think we are the most peaceful religion on the planet haha. Let the chinese walk right in and take Tibet without a fight, and Christians don't like talking to me once they find out I am a Buddhist, even though Buddhism and Christianity does co-exist quite nicely.

The problem, I am suspecting, is that you might be a bit younger? If I am right, this could be thought of just a rebellious act and people are just being protective.

You have to remember that we have religious segregation all over, not just race, and it is something we just have to deal with. Their is no point in being upset over it, people are bound to do what they think is right, it should not upset you, nor make you hostile towards Christians, which seems to be popular among other religions. Everyone is entitled to their own beliefs, no matter how crazy you may think they are.

The best thing for you to do is to maybe explain your religion, so people don't think that it is something it is not. Also be careful of how you present yourself. The religious issue should have never came up, unless you are promoting yourself as a Wiccan, rather than answering when asked.

Answer 3

Since Wicca does not contain threats for your future if you don't toe the mark, Christians just cannot understand it as a true religion. It is also threatening in its beauty of thought, word, and actions. Remember Pagan religions for the most part are religions of freedom, while Christianity is a religion of do as we say and conform or be punished.

Paganism is becoming a threat to Christianity, especially amongst the younger Christians. The minute they have a way to make comparisons they begin to draw away from Christianity. I received a communication from one the S.J.s and he said the orders statisticians are finding young people pulling away from the more fundamentalist Christian churches.

If the S.Js know it the fundamentalist know it and they are going to do anything they can to keep their young'uns away from people like you.

Terry
Elder and Librarian of The Lore.

Answer 4

Oh Ariel, be her friend, she needs friends who love her and will protect her, whether that friend is a Wiccan or a Christian or Godzilla's mama, she needs all the love and support she can get.

If someone, anyone, tells you to stay away from her, I would respectfully instruct them that you don't work for them, that she is your friend and if that doesn't work, tell them to back the f*** off!

It is hard for me to imagine people would ask or tell you to stay away from your friend. Honestly, some people!

I guess there has been some progress. That would not happen in my neck of the woods. Goddess bless the San Francisco Bay Area!!!!

I will send a blessing out to the Spirit for protection and healing.

(((hugs)))
Lady M )0(

Answer 5

I am sad to hear this has been the experience of you and your friend. I am happy however that the two of you have become friends and that you have each other. The problem is you will never change these peoples mind, because they don't want to understand. That being said the est way around this is to ignore the behaviour. By allowing what they say to effect you, your allowing their negative poison effect your spirit. Don't Let Them Win! Don't discuss their hatred, focus on the love of your friendship not their hatred. In the end the two of you are the winners.

Answer 6

Those people who tell her to stay away are confused. I'm a devout Catholic. I was once in a committed relationship with a lady who was a witch. She attended services at a coven that she belonged to. I didn't see a problem. The relationship didn't last because she wasn't over her ex not because of our differing religious views. My neighbors are also Wiccan. Both Roy and his wife Juanita are witches and actively practice their faith. My wife was a protestant but I unintentionally converted her to Catholicism. We often do things with them; they are really nice people. We both don't see a problem with each other's faith.
I've noticed however, that some protestant faiths have twisted the Bible's meaning to their own ends. They often demand fanatical adherence to their interpretation of the Bible.
The Bible says be in the world not of the world--some take this to the extreme. Talk to your friend, tell her that you wish to be her friend and that she should listen to her heart and ask Jesus for advice not some biased fanatical minister(s).
Blessed be to you my Wiccan friend. May the Lord be with you.

Answer 7

I would say tell your friend if you can spread a speech in the church by getting invited by her and talk about that you respect all religions and that your a good friend to her and you don't want to stop seeing her for religion reasons because that sounds like Wiccan's are bad but we are not ...Any religion can be a bad person and I'm not one of them and I'm always there for her with a caring heart and love of her welcoming of being around.Then say there is no law or sin or whatever showing the church about the steps in life to do for the world to be the best we can make it to assume that your not right for her or judge about a person just because the religion.Show those people in there that she means alot to you and you don't want to be tossed around like you don't matter.

Answer 8

It difficult being a Wiccan.

I have Christian friends too but I try to avoid talking about religion with them around.

One friend (a church minister), who knows about my faith, was temporarily upset when he heard that one of my prayers is "God save us from everyone who believes they are absolutely right". The problem is many Christian believe they are absolutely right and this empowers them to do some very un-Christian things for the greater good and glory of their faith.

You can not convert people to the truth, either you see it or you don't. Christians are afraid that your friend will see truths not found in the Bible. Your very example of being a good person will lead her astray. Actually being a good pagan is more dangerous in their eyes because you challenge their stereotypes of pagans as being depraved devil worshipers.

Keep the faith, remember you don't have to do anything mean or cruel to defend your beliefs.

Answer 9

I am truly sorry that your friend is in such a horrible place! You are a good person, friend, supporter to do what you are doing. I am saddened and frustrated by these kinds of situations and see them often. I wish I could give you the resolution or explanation you seek; however, I see none. Some people are cruel, ignorant, and seriously lacking in understanding. You cannot change there actions, choices, or who they are...you can only continue trying to help your friend because that is what is truly important.

Blessings

Answer 10

Hi Ariel. *Hugs*

I don't understand it either. I've been told by some "Christians" (even people at my church) that being married to a non-Christian is horrible, and I should divorce him and find a nice Christian man. Never mind the fact that it's not biblical...they just think that *I* can't have strong faith if I'm not married to a Christian. Which is completely NOT TRUE. My husband has gone from being a hostile agnostic (right after I became a Christian), to being a non-religious theist, who truly respects my beliefs. Why would I give that up?

What they forget is that Jesus Himself hung out with "sinners." He hung out with the dregs of society! Wiccans, in my humble opinion, are far above the dregs of society. Jesus would have loved you (I believe He still does! Sorry, couldn't resist popping that in here), and Christians are supposed to be like Him.

Yes, holding on to our faith is important...but if we isolate ourselves, we learn nothing. It's just as important to be friends with people of other beliefs...not to "convert" them, necessarily, but just to show them the love of Christ. If we isolate ourselves, we can't possibly do that!

I hope your friend ignores the people who tell her otherwise. We're supposed to be IN the world, but not of it. I believe that means that we can be friends with whomever we choose.

Answer 11

I'm sorry. I'm sure you're a very good friend. I can only tell you honestly that even though most faith's beliefs are sort of 'out there' if you really think about it (i.e. eating body and blood, sacrificing first born, ressurection etc...), the average person hears wiccan and thinks weirdo. Witches, spells, cauldrons and animal sacrifice come to mind.