What brought you into the craft?
2007-11-09 11:42:18 · 11 answers · asked by trackman 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Raised to certain practices, though my grandmothers would have killed you for suggesting they were witches- one was a devout catholic. Magic just isn't that far removed from religion, after all.
So I learned from my grandparents, parents, uncle, and others. And while I tried out other things, I'm happiest here. I don't worship anything, I respect most things, and I don't go for ritual and tools and all the folderol. I was raised this was common sense stuff anyone could do if they set their mind to it, and that the mind was the only tool ever really needed.
2007-11-11 14:58:14 · answer #1 · answered by Cheese Fairy - Mummified 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was brought up in a very strict Baptist home. I went to church every Sunday and Wednesday, attended all the teen functions, and even ended up going to Bible College for two years. One day i finally looked at it all, and started to question why I believed what I did..and did I really believe it at all. Why did I live under the fear of "god" constantly chastising me for thoughts and deeds that did not align with words in a book? So, I left Bible College and stopped going to church all together. Finally while searching, I was introduced to a friend who was Wiccan. The peace I felt when I started my own journey was overwhelming. I love the freedom and solace the Goddess grants. I feel like I am in control of my beliefs now.
2007-11-11 06:08:15 · answer #2 · answered by mochametalcutie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here too, not exactly a witch but a pagan - of sorts.
What brought me into this way of life, is simply because it is more humane and less selfish. It also encourages knowledge and science. It also has a very sobering view on deities - they are just as human as you and me. And because of my heritage. I feel happier having made this choice and I will stick with it, knowing that it is *my* choice.
Had I been brought up in a strictly christian family (my mother is an Atheist, my father and his mother are Catholic, but very realistic) I would have been forced into christianity. That would have resulted in a prefab opinion and not being happy in my own way of life. To this day I still can't thank my parents enough for giving me the freedom of choice.
Although I strongly suspect my mother would have wanted to see me become an Atheist like herself.
2007-11-09 11:57:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
My answer is much like Winterskye's. I did a lot of studying and searching before coming to witchcraft (not Wicca), then I found out my mother was a "closet witch" (that is she was a witch by nature but did not realize it) and my Great grandmother was a Comanche "Medicine Man"(not all medicine men were male. common misconception). So I have been happily practicing witchcraft for over 40 years. I am at peace with myself and with TPTB.
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2007-11-09 17:00:10 · answer #4 · answered by Enchanted Gypsy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I tried every church, synagogue, whatever, hoping to find the peace & acceptance these people seemed to have. But it never came.
Finally, I decided I'd have to be the 'Bride of Satan,' & bought some books. It didn't take long to realize witches don't believe in the devil or hell. What a relief!
What I found in Wicca was so much better than anything I found in church. And it only gets better, the longer I study.
2007-11-09 11:52:19 · answer #5 · answered by Winterskye 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I was always drawn to nature. I never felt that the christian church was fulfilling my spiritual needs and I began to search for something that would. I am Irish and grew up with the mythology, natural remedies, etc of my culture, and had always been fascinated by it, so I started there. I found a book by Amber K and the rest is history. I felt like I had found my "home". It just made so much sense to me and I truly felt inspired and blessed for the first time in my life. It has been a long road of learning and practice, but that is what makes it so worthwhile to me.
2007-11-09 11:51:38 · answer #6 · answered by wiccamama 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Ive always been fascinated with those who honored the earth but never dared study up on it further for fear of being considered apostate in my familys religion.
When I realized I didnt believe in the teachings of my youth and young adulthood and that it basically was a fraud I decided to follow my heart and learn about those things that interested me.
As I studied I realized this was the path I wanted to follow. It allowed me to honor the earth and Goddess/God (because I feel there must be a male and female) and it also allowed me to practice my love of candle magick and other things that felt near and dear to me.
I love being able to follow my heart and soul w/o being fearful.
2007-11-09 11:52:58 · answer #7 · answered by ChaosNJoy 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
i was attracted to the beliefs and respect for nature. my friend was the first person to introduce me to it. we decided to be pagans because as a whole they seemed to have some sense when it comes to religion. she bought some witch stuff like books and candles and we bought some incense and stuff. it kinda grew and i've never felt happier. my life was real low at the time, and i didnt know it would get harder, but i felt like i had some support from Goddess.
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2007-11-09 13:05:44 · answer #8 · answered by Pluto VT 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Oh oh, I'm not witch but I'm pagan. Can I answer? *G*
Ok so after all that it's not a real exciting story. I stumbled onto a website and the more I read the more excited I got because I realized I'd found something amazing. After about a year of studying random paths, mosly kemeticism, the gods of my ancestors called me, (rather dramtically but that's the way they do things) and tada! I'm Heathen!
Hail the Gods!
Lots of things called me to Heathenism. My bloodlines, my ancestors, my beliefs and morals. I LOVE it. I love the worldview, I love the people, I love the life, I love the gods. I feel closer to me and WHO I am then I have ever felt and been in my life.
2007-11-09 11:48:55 · answer #9 · answered by ~Heathen Princess~ 7 · 6⤊ 2⤋
I felt calmer and more at peace when i left the church. It was a matter of the beliefs made more sense to me than the bible.
Blessed Be
2007-11-09 13:48:52 · answer #10 · answered by Trickster 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋