2007-10-17 19:18:44 · 27 answers · asked by kimberly v 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It's really something that's personal to you.
Having said that I've seen folks to identiy as Xian Wiccan. Personally no idea how - but that's between themselves &their maker.
AND I've seen people who've identify with Wicca who've heavily used Xian concepts (like calling "Archangles" to guard a circle")
Give it time. Keep an open mind & who knows you might find something else that you feel confortable with.
Good luck.
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2007-10-18 01:01:25 · answer #1 · answered by Rai A 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Why are you "torn"? Study and use logic?
We need more information.
What is your church background?
Why are you interested in Wicca?
Look I've been thru this whole explore your spirituality thing and while I'm sure many of the fundies and evangelicals think I'm not a "real" Christian (whatever that is!) I can tell you this!
Read the Bible thorough the good and the bad bits!
Study logic and philosophy and science.
Read about a variety of religions: Islam Buddhism Hinduism Judaism. Most of them agree on the important stuff.
Whatever way you choose to practise religion or philosophy for your own and other people's benefit choose a tradition that values ethics wisdom and compassion.
Divinity is one unity but it has many aspects!
If its using "magic" that tempts you towards Wicca just remember a lot of ritual magic is just psychic or psionic abilities focused by ritual. You can create valid ethical Christian focuses / rituals for psychic abilities!
If its mystical insights you want and your church is not mystic friendly there's an excellent book called Mystical Theology by William Johnston or read Roger Walsh's Essential Spirituality which covers and discusses the common points between the worlds great religious traditions!
Explore Enjoy and Know God!
2007-10-18 03:25:31 · answer #2 · answered by JeeVee 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Here is what I do with my kids. it is an exercise that helps a person become aware of what it is that they are truly feeling.
First I pick one of your options and tell you that you absolutely have to be that (Wiccan or Christian). Your job is to allow yourself to be aware of the feelings that come up when I say that. Then I pick the other option and say the same thing, with you again becoming aware of your feelings about it.
O.K. you ready, here we go:
Kimberly, from this moment forward you will be Christian.
Well, how did that feel. Did it feel like almost a relief inside that what you really wanted to be had actually been picked or did it feel yucky and did you have the urge to deny it and rebel?
Next:
Kimberly, from this moment forward you will be Wiccan.
Now how do you feel. Do you feel relieved and glad or are you upset by the idea and want a re-do?
Be aware that every once in a while, it will turn out that a person doesn't feel good about either option, which means there might be some other option that you aught to consider.
2007-10-18 03:26:20 · answer #3 · answered by Tea 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
You are the only person who can decide this, Kimberly. You need to sit down and look deep into yourself, and your Self, and work out your own feelings about each, or whether you want to see about combining them, as has been suggested (and there are actually several religions based on combining Christianity with various Pagan beliefs, like the Mediteranean option the one woman mentioned. Voodoo would be another,of which there is white and black). However you look at your choices, in the end only YOU can say what touches your heart and soul in the way that will complete you. Study your options and let your heart and soul guide you. Good Luck.
2007-10-18 04:40:00 · answer #4 · answered by prnigel 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Wow. They're so much alike too, I can see how you'd be torn between them!
Personally, I've always liked a little Wicca, in moderation. Just so long as you stay away from homeopathic remedies and acknowledge that science has a place in this world, at least Wiccans believe in treating the world with respect.
2007-10-18 02:32:34 · answer #5 · answered by average person Violated 4 · 6⤊ 3⤋
I have a hard time believing that you could be torn between the two, because they are really far apart theologically and doctrinely speaking.
Make a list of what you believe about both and do a little more research.
Wicca is a "feel good" practice but offers no assurance of salvation.
Christianity - i.e. believing in Jesus Christ as a savior for YOU- is a relationship with a living God who loves you.
Obviously I am answering from a Christian bias. But you must decide for yourself. Taking a poll on Y!A isn't the best way to decide such an important thing.
Ok -- I'm ready for all the thumbs down from the wiccans now.
2007-10-18 02:29:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 8⤋
Follow your heart. If you are still torn there are actually religions that are the combination of Witchcraft and Christianity. It is from Italy, go figure, it is called Stregheria I have read a little about it on the Internet. It sounds interesting but it all a know.
2007-10-18 02:33:51 · answer #7 · answered by Dogma 2 · 2⤊ 4⤋
If you are "torn" , then you have already made up your mind. But you still have a chance to change it and avoid the misery.
Matt 7:13-14
13 "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.
(from New International Version)
2007-10-18 02:30:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 6⤋
Go for wicca. All the advantages with none of the restrictions.
2007-10-18 02:35:46 · answer #9 · answered by Mimza 3 · 4⤊ 4⤋
Try Paganism .... the original Wicca ...... My Pagan friends are less (in fact NOT) pushy then some of my christians friends.
2007-10-18 02:35:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 4⤋