Wiccans and Christians?

Question

Wiccans...would you invite a Christian to your circle?
Christians...would you invite a Wiccan to your church?

Different religions aside...can't we be friends?

Answer 1

Yes, I would invite a Christian to my circle, provided that they agreed to abide by certain rules of conduct -- that is, to show respect for our path at least to the extent of not trying to convert us mid-rite or trying to hijack the proceedings and turn it into a Christian service.

I'm sure most Christians wouldn't attempt such a thing, but I've heard of enough unfortunate incidents that I'd feel it necessary to make the terms clear. Once that was out of the way, I would be pleased and honored to have them in my sacred space, and I'd be sure to answer any questions they had both before and after the ritual.

Answer 2

Hmm I too cannot see how one can combine Christianity and Wicca into one. The two have very different beliefs. If someone calls themselves Wiccan, but believes Christ to be their follower, then they cannot believe in the existence of more than one god, thus making them not Wiccan. The importance of any religion is it's main belief...the one thing that hold all other types of it's branches together (i.e believing in Christ is the one thing that bonds a Catholic and a Baptist and believing in god and goddess is the main thing that bonds a Gardnerian and Alexandrian Wiccan). Of course there are also other factors that can be compared, such as a belief in an afterlife, yet most religions carry the same belief. So where can a Christian bond with a Wiccan? How can someone believe in Jesus Christ as their savior, yet go against their religion and believe in the existence of more than one god? Setting facts aside there are people in a Christian branch called Gnostic's, which are the more open-minded/spiritual version of Christianity. Spiritually we share some qualities, but overall our beliefs are still vastly different. And don't confuse Witchcraft with Wicca either...there are people out there who claim to be one religion or have no religion and practice Witchcraft. That does not make them Wiccan. So prairie, like you I cannot see how someone can be both Wiccan and Christian. "I personally don't see how that could happen without bending one or the other (or both) so far out of shape that the term "Christian" and/or "Wiccan" would no longer apply to the result." I agree completely. I'm interested though to read the comments of those who disagree with us. Good question! Deserves a star! Love and light, Blessed Be

Answer 3

I used to run public Full Moon Rites. People would come over just to watch and maybe ask a few questions.

Occationaly I would have a few Christians there asking what we were doing and I would explain it to them. I would invite them to either watch or even participate. A few have taken part, most have refused.
Ive also been invited to attend their respective churches, which I have done, even if they declined to join our circle.
I have a few xian friends that know my religion, may not agree with it but accept it.
Yes, we can be friends!
Im secure in my beliefs and have no problems in attending the occational xian ritual. Heck, Ive even done a 6 month bible study course. If the xians were secure they could do likewise.
Perhaps attending the others gatherings on occation out of education and politeness will help to gain understanding and dispell fear born of ignorance.

Answer 4

I've been invited to church by one of my Christian friends, and I went. If I had the chance I would invite the same friend to my circle. Don't know if she'd accept, but whatever. I think a better question would be would you accept the invitation because you'll find plenty of people willing to invite someone else to participate in their religion, but far fewer willing to accept such an offer from someone else.

Answer 5

Generally speaking, there is nothing to stop either side from doing those things, except for personal intolerance and misunderstanding of certain beliefs.

Paganism is an open and accepting belief, so I'm thinking more on how many christians would be thrilled (mostly lack thereof) at being invited to join a Circle with an open mind.

Answer 6

I would invite a Christian to worship with me.

My mother is a Christian and recently went to a Wiccan handfasting. I was tickled when she called me for advice on what to wear and if she should bring a gift as she will also be invited when the couple celebrate their civil wedding later this year......

Answer 7

Been there and done that....both ways. My only problem was that people at the church were eerily going out of their way to be soooo nice to me....kinda made me paranoid!

But for me today, I do try to practice love and tolerance to the best of my ability. I happen to agree with father Leo Booth when he says that the most dangerous thing in the world is religious intolerance....he was originally a catholic priest, who converted to the Episcopalian church, and now preaches love and unity....not to mention he is in recovery, so his views are very wide and all inclusive, non exclusive.
Very refreshing for this day and age.
If you ever get a chance to hear him speak, regardless of religious or spiritual beliefs, i would suggest you take advantage of the opportunity.
He has a very sincere message to share and does so with such love, passion and laughter, you cant help but love him!

But then again, that it is only my humble pagan opinion...

Blessings To All
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Trinity

Answer 8

No

Why in the heck would I do that? It would be like inviting an acquaintance who is against natural childbirth to a naked home water birthing. That would just be stupid!

My spirituality is private and sacred to me. I reserve the sharing of it for those who have similar beliefs as myself and whom I know well and trust.

Sure, we can be friends. However, unless your energy jives well with mine and you have similar Pagan beliefs, then don't expect an invitation any time soon.

Answer 9

I would definitely invite a christian, I have no problems with christians, just some of the things in their religion, if I didn't I wouldn't be a pagan, but a christian myself. But all are welcome to my circle.

Answer 10

It would depend on the Christian........
Wicca and Christianity are very linked.
On one hand, Christianity is the "paganised" (Gentile) version of Judaism and on the other the modern reconstructed religion of Wicca uses many Christian (and esp. Masonic) devices to flesh out much of the lost traditions of paganism and folk magic. Rev. John. S. M. Ward (1885-1949), who inspired and influenced much of Gardner's writings went on to start a Christian community