I know some people celebrate it even if they dont have a religion, but isnt witchcraft a religion?
2007-12-01 12:00:24 · 18 answers · asked by petey[molly] 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
In Britain there's a state Church. Everyone celebrates Christmas as a component of their participation in the regular day-to-day activities. However, they may also celebrate other days. I hope they begin to celebrate Harry's Birthday.
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2007-12-01 12:03:08 · answer #1 · answered by NHBaritone 7 · 4⤊ 2⤋
In these fictional stories, witchcraft is not a religion, it is a skill or even a state of being that is inherited. One can guess by the use of the term "Christmas" in the movies that the overwhelming majority of students are Christian, just as you'd expect in an English private school.
EDIT: Reclaiming the name Witch as the label for a religion or spirituality is a relatively new idea. I do it. But one need not have any religion to be a witch. Also, not all witches are Wiccans. None of the Harry Potter characters are witches in a religious sense. They are marvelous fantasy characters.
2007-12-01 12:05:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
In the real world, witchcraft is NOT a religion -- it is a technique in the same way that prayer is a technique. There are some Christians who use witchcraft: do a Google search for "Christian witch" and see all the pages that come up.
Wicca is one of the religions in which witchcraft is practiced by most members. Not all witches are Wiccans, although most Wiccans are witches.
The characters in Harry Potter are certainly not Wiccans.
2007-12-01 12:07:01 · answer #3 · answered by prairiecrow 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Pls don't be offended; Because it is a movie!!
Witchcraft, in some forms, is not a religion but a practice with unique standards and processes. Some who choose witchcraft as their religion might be born of non believing parents and they might be confused about their choice. Others may merely be trying to benefit from Christmas. It does have benefits! Regardless if you believe or not.
2007-12-01 12:11:56 · answer #4 · answered by solo_powered_boatie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Witches and wizards might not necessarily be celebrating Christmas, but one of their holidays known as "Yule". Which falls at about the same time of the year. And there is the fact that wiccans know many people who are not, and so they will join in the celebrating of the holiday. There are many wiccans who were at one time or another Christians, that became disillusioned by their religion and switched
2007-12-01 13:32:17 · answer #5 · answered by Tinker Bell 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Witchcraft is NOT a religion, its a practice. Anyone can be a witch, regardless of their religion.
And they celebrate it for much the same reason everyone else celebrates it. Because its fun.
2007-12-01 12:06:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-18 13:07:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It never states in the book whether they are Christian or nor, and many non-Christians celebrate the holiday. Most of the traditions were ripped off from the pagans anyways...
2007-12-04 03:09:42 · answer #8 · answered by tawniemarie 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, witchcraft is not a religion; it's just what witches call doing magic while wizards call it wizardry.
2007-12-03 14:09:16 · answer #9 · answered by Annie 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't know, what does jamming into malls and buying worthless toys have to do with Christmas?
None of it makes much sense from where I stand.
It's not a religious celebration.
It's a marketing ploy and a tax break for businesses as they close their inventories.
2007-12-01 12:05:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋