Why is witchcraft so wrong?

Question

And PLEASE, for heaven's sake, do NOT give me the Bible's perspective.

I'm considering the possibilities of trying it. Honestly, I want to. But it's the 'witchcraft is evil' that people are telling me that I don't understand. I've been raised in a Christian family - this stuff was drilled into my head. My sister said that she is barely religious and she still knows that witchcraft or anything Wiccan is wrong. I'm not the only one - my friends and I are all looking into it and we all agree we'd like to try it. I have their support and the support of many other witches on the web. But I feel guilty about doing it sometimes because of the things my family told me.

So, what's your opinion?
Again, no quotes from the Bible would be nice.

Haha, John Lemon,

If I go through with it, I'll see what I can do...

hghostinme,

That doesn't sound too appealing to me. Your perspective of God is violent.

Answer 1

There is nothing wrong with Witchcraft as a pagan religion/path. It is focused on the cycles of the year (the celebrations, moon cycles, etc) and helps its practitioners get more in touch with the rhythms of nature as well as themselves.

The gods and goddesses that Witches follow are more often than not nature deities and their celebrations are joyous ones. The connection with them is direct, in that there is no intermediaries. There are no sins but, because there is no power-over exerted on the practitioner, a higher degree of maturity is requested because *you* have to make decisions. The Golden Rule that is found in so many societies and religions: Don't do to others what you wouldn't want done to you, applies here also.

There is also the Law of 3 (Threefold Law) which means that what you do good will return to you three times over. Same thing with the bad stuff. There are consequences and rewards, but these are imbedded in the fabric of life.

Ultimately, you are the only one who can make that decision, and it is not an easy one especially when it goes against what you were taught and what is practiced in your house. Witchcraft, Wicca, etc, like any other religion, is not something to try for kicks because it belittles both the person who wants to play with it as well as those who are serious about it.

Think about it long and hard, ask for signs and, most important of all, open you heart and mind. Remember that nobody can live your life for you so make the decision that is right for you. Brightest Blessings and good luck on whichever path you choose.

Answer 2

It is difficult to answer this question without looking at the Christian/Bible prespective, because they are the ones who object to witchcraft. But I will try not to just say "because the Bible says not to..."


Usually when you speak of "witchcraft", it means trying to find spells, potions, etc that can be used to have power over things and people. That is why Christians object to the use of magic. Nowhere in the Bible are we permitted to have "power" over another person. That violates them as a person, and takes away their God-given free will. That is considered to be very wrong.

Suppose the spell is to be use for something like bringing money or good luck. Again Christian's object because it is looking to something besides God, prayer, and his will to try and shape the future. Christian's believe that anything done contrary to his will is a sin, so to shape your future with any force besides him would be wrong.

If you read the text of most spells that are out there, they call on the power or authority of some kind of supernatural being to accomplish the magic. Again, Christians see that as "worshiping" someone or something other then God. Again, considered a sin.

When you get into potions, it is going to depend. If you mix ingredients and they have a desired effect, that is not much different from medicine. If, however, yiou have to add spell, you are back to reason 3. If the purpose of the potion is to control your future, you are back to reason 2. And if the purpose of the potion is to control another person, you are back to reason 1.

So the reason Christians object to magic is that it violates God's laws against worshipping anything besides him, allowing anything besides him to shape your life, or taking control over other people.

Answer 3

Being a former Wiccan and former occultist, I can tell you that there is simply nothing in the occult or witchcraft that measures up to the power or peace that comes from having Christ in ones life.

Many people say they have been born in a "Christian family", when in fact they do not know the first thing about Christianity or what it means to follow Jesus. It is not about going to church or trying to be "good", it is a living, breathing relationship with God. It is vibrant, and it is passionate.

Witchcraft promises to offer people supernatural power or mystical abilities that will help them improve their life. My life went downhill with witchcraft, and I haven't been able to find anything that would make me want to give up my faith and return to it. Speaking as someone who has been on both sides of the fence, I would strongly urge you to examine your own faith in God and ask Him to guide towards the right path. Trust me, He won't steer you wrong.

Answer 4

Since you obviously still live at home, I would not suggest practicing it until you are capable of supporting yourself. You may want to start researching it though. You will need a good knowledge basis and clear ethics before you start. Witchvox.com is a good place to start. Although not all Witches follow the Wiccan Rede, it doesn't hurt to at least be familiar with its concepts as well as the Witch's Creed and The American Council of Witches. You do not mention if it is just the craft itself or also the religious aspects that you are interested in so I'm hesitant as to how else to guide you. You may want to contact me through my profile. Should you choose to meet others, be VERY careful. Only meet in public places and always have a friend or adult with you.

Answer 5

That could be turned around with "Why is Christianity so right?" There's absolutely nothing wrong with witchcraft. It's just a different way of following the path of light. So we worship at nights instead of Sundays....so we revere the moon and the sun.....it's only wrong because so many Christians have persecuted witches throughout history without ever trying to understand them that you think it's evil. It's only evil in their heads because they do not agree with it, whereas witchcraft teaches the tolerence and respect of all religions.

Answer 6

I'm a witch, a Wiccan. I don't believe it to be wrong.
If you are seeking to study Witchcraft, or any sort of magick, you'll need to decide just what it is that you are really looking to do.
Are you trying to do High Ritual Magick? The perhaps it isn't witchcraft, but ritual magick that you want to do.

Do you want to do witchcraft without the religious aspects? Then study witchcraft.

If you are looking for a religion, then you can look at Wicca and the other neo-pagan faiths.There are many types of Wicca and neo-Paganism. You'll need to decide which sort of Wicca or neo-Paganism you wish to study.

Answer 7

There is nothing wrong with it. Witchcraft and wicca are just a way of being intune w/ nature. I think you should do a lot of research and learn all you can before doing any spell work. Maybe it's the right religious path for you maybe it isn't. There is no harm in exploring.
Brightess Blessing and Good Luck.

Answer 8

You will have to ask the Puritans about it you know the ones who gave us Thanksgiving put people in the stocks for just looking at each other and not dressing pious enough expressing that great protestant teaching of religious freedom for them and no one else that wonderful Protestant teaching where would this country be without it

Answer 9

I don't really know anything about Wicca, but as long as it does not involve harming other people or animals, I don't see why your family should object very much and you could get involved with it. And you'll have a social network for support, too.

Answer 10

Witchcraft is not wrong but it is kinda silly. Think about it...meeting strange people who are dressed strangely. Having silly rituals and worshipping unseen forces. EUREKA!!! This is the same thing any other religion does. Have fun at your next Witch's meeting/gathering/festival/solstice....