Can you be a faithful christian and practice Wicca or wicca-like spells?

Question

I'm just learning about wicca, so I really don't know much. Can I practice wicca spells or other spells and still be a true christian? Would I be abandoning my faith? Is it right?

The answers and this site don't seem to agree, or maybe I read wrong? http://www.witches-tutorial.com/paths/cw.html

Answer 1

No, you cannot. I struggled with this question myself in college. The Wiccans I knew told me it was not a problem; in theri belief systems it is acceptable. In the Christian belief system it is not acceptable. There are a number of places in the Old Testament that speak against witchcraft, but it is also addressed in the New Testament--Galatians 5:19-20 and Revelation 22:15, to name a couple of passages.

Answer 2

Wicca is a religion and it is not just about casting spells. Wicca and Christianity have some similarities but have many differences. I have been both christian and wiccan in my life. I was baptized as a lutheran when I was a baby but have since decided it is not the path for me and chose Wicca as my religion. One of the major differences are that Christianity believe in one God whereas Wicca is a polytheistic religion. If you are just interested in Wicca for the spellcrafting then you should know that it is not like what you see on T.V. where you are going to say some incantation and there is going to be a puff of smoke and a flash and whatever you wanted comes true. this is hollywood hogwash. If you are interested for a deeper reason then pick up a book in the book store (one not written to spread lies about wicca) and investigate a little bit. you may find that Wicca falls more with your personal beliefs than christianity. thats what I found. good luck to you in any choice you make

Blessed Be

Answer 3

In order to practice both Christianity and Wicca, your view of Christianity would have to be so liberal as to be hardly recognizable as Christianity. While Wicca does not prohibit the practice of other religions or the worship of other gods, the Bible does, and the practice of Wicca would be seen as a sin by most (but not all) Christians. However, it's your life, and if you want to try to integrate both into your spiritual practice, why not? I am not in the habit of telling others how to practice their own religion.

Answer 4

There are many who follow a blended path of Christianity and Wicca.

Check out these webpage for more info:
http://www.christianwicca.org/

And for Christo-Pagan info:
http://www.northernway.org/cpinfo.html
http://www.christopagan.net/
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Olympus/2592/index.html
http://www.angelfire.com/realm3/niquy/christogods.html

Be aware that you'll get alot of flack from both the Christian AND Wiccan communities, but if that is the path that speaks to you, then no one should keep you from following it. Plenty of people are doing it, and your best bet would be to find some online forums for others who follow a like path, so that you can get the support and guidance ( and RESPECT) that you deserve.

Though I don't practice Christian Wicca, or Christo-Paganism, I've found the Qabala to be immensely helpful in exploring the ways in which one can go about integrating the two.

Also, remember that magick is a craft, so that it can be practiced within any religious framework, or outside of one. Wicca does not equal spells and magick. It is a religion, though one that does embrace the craft of magick. They are folk-practices that just changed with the times. But if you want to learn about magick in and of itself - which one certainly can practice as a Christian, you may wish to get the book "Positive Magick" by Marion Weinstein. It's a wonderful non-denominational introduction to magick. Also, there are TONS of Christianized forms of magick in the Celtic traditions, as well as elsewhere. You may also be interested in the book "Ancient Christian Magick" by Marvin W. Meyer.

Many blessings on your path!

(And don't let anyone preach at you - from either path - or be successful at sowing the seeds of intolerance and fear in your heart. Trust your own intuition!! There is no One Right War, and anyone that tries to tell you otherwise is selling something - usually servatude to a stagnant spiritual status quo. Be courageous and do lots of research. You will find your own answers - and then stand proudly in your personal Truth!)

Answer 5

This is like asking "Can I be a faithful wife and a prostitute at the same time?"; the answer is obviously "NO".

Faithfulness to one religion, just like faithfulness in marriage, involves (among other things) the eschewment of other religions or gods. You cannot worship Christ faithfully, and practice another religion at the same time. Wicca IS a recognized polytheistic religion: they have at least 4 gods/goddesses, if not more. Being a Christian requires devotion to only ONE GOD.

Furthermore, God (in the Old Testament) strictly forbade the use of magic, and calling on other spirits.

While those who belong to Wicca may allow, or even encourage, people to experiment with many different religions or faiths, the same is not true of Christianity. To be a Christian, only one loyalty is allowed: to God through Christ. Anything else is spiritual adultery.

Answer 6

Of course you would be unfaithful to Christianity. Could you be a Christian and a practicing Muslim, or Jew? Wicca is simply nonsense. It was understandable that people believed in it when science and medicine were non-existent. But anyone who claims to believe in it now are suspect.

Just watch a "Wiccian" fall and break his leg. See if he reaches for his potions and spells or goes to the modern emergency room. These old pagan religions were based on superstition that came from ignorance. Now that we know that diseases are caused by germs and not evil spirits it is just plain silly.

So one must ask the question, why are these people who even with a cursory education know better, are pretending to believe in incantations and spells. The only possible answer is that they are seeking some kind of acceptance. Instead of admitting that they are losers and doing something to make better persons of themselves they can pretend to have mystical powers. This makes being an oddball mysterious and impressive. It really is neither.

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Answer 7

Of course you can! As long as you harm no one it's harmless. Nothing is wrong with it. Do what you want to, because you only live one life. Make the most of it now and don't think too much into things. :) I used to be a christian and am a pagan now and if you believe in God I'm sure he, of all, will still see you as faithful. Even people in the bible have done Wiccan inspired things. In one verse they were doing a dream interpretation. I'm npt sure which one it is though. However they did things that some christians believe is wrong in this time but God never saw them as unfaithful. So just do what you want to, no matter what. Good luck. :)

Answer 8

There are no Wicca-like spells.

Any website that equates spells and Wicca is a lousy website.

Wicca is a religion....It does not need dabblers. Saying you're Wiccan because you like spells is like saying you're Jewish because you like cheesecake. oy. Wiccans want Wiccans, not dabblers, sorry.

Christianity is compatible with magic, however. I strongly, strongly recommend the works of Thomas Vaughan for Christians interested in magic.

I'm trying to convince my wife, an exChristian and scholar in Christianity, to write an annotated guide to Vaughan, since his Shakespearean English makes him a bit hard to follow. If you're familiar with the KJV, however, he's not too difficult. After all, he was one of the ones the translators would've consulted.

Answer 9

I am going through a similar stage, and I believe in certain beliefs of Christianity and Wicca. However, there are magicians who just practice magic without the religious parts.

Answer 10

Well now there's an interesting question. From my own research there are a few things to consider:

1 - Can only worship God/YHWH - cannot have other gods.
2 - Cannot do any sort of divination
3 - Cannot do any type of spell to charm another to do your will - enchanter.
4 - Cannot speak with the spirits of the dead (medium)
5 - Cannot make drugs or use drugs to influence someone to do your will
6 - Cannot consort with demons - I forget what those practicioners are called. They are part of the enchanter group - item #3.

Other than that, sure.