I don't know what to do. I am a Christian and I am not suppose to tell anybody about it. Since my cousins are wiccans, it makes me wonder why. I am really curious about the wiccan belief. Is it bad for me to read stuff about it. I'm 15 and confused.
2007-12-24 09:51:39 · 15 answers · asked by Alix C 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
i'm scared that this has led me to question my faith, and i don't want my parents to be mad at my cousins for converting me or something, or just making me determine maybe there isn't a god.
2007-12-24 09:56:51 · update #1
I do realize that wiccans believe in gods.
2007-12-24 09:57:48 · update #2
I meant i'm not suppose to tell anyone about their religions.
2007-12-25 06:00:17 · update #3
You shouldn't question your own faith just because others are of a different religion- they just have different beliefs than you, that's all.
It's fine to be curious about something you aren't very familiar with. I encourage you to learn about anything you want to learn about- ignorance is far worse than education. It's not bad for you to read about another religion- I'm Wiccan; I can assure you that there's nothing malignant about my religion, it's just that we have a bad rep with people who refuse to cure their own ignorance of what we really believe. Buddhism is a fine religion as well.
If you'd like to learn about Wicca, http://wicca.timerift.net is a good place to start; it gives basic information in its "Wicca 101" section
2007-12-24 10:30:43 · answer #1 · answered by xx. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all,I think it's great that u are a christian.At age 15 you are very curious and what to learn things that are new.I don't believe that it's bad for u to read and learn.I am not telling u to go against your parents.Parents will define u later in years.But I do believe that u are old enough to make some of your own decisions and freedom of religion happens to be one of those things that you should decide for yourself.That's what this country was founded on.But I will advise u to be careful on exploring the wiccan ways. Some things aren't always as they appear.
2007-12-24 18:06:20 · answer #2 · answered by vickyringer 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's never bad to learn about other people's beliefs. If learning about another belief makes you leave your own, clearly you didn't really have much of a belief in the previous system.
If they've asked you not to tell anyone about it, please respect that request. Religion is a private matter to a lot of people and don't like it being showcased. In addition, some people are afraid they will be misjudged because of their religion.
I'm in the process of expanding my website to address the questions of non-Wiccans about Wicca. (Previously the site was mostly directed toward Wiccans) The purpose is to provide academic information, not convert: http://wicca.timerift.net/wicca101/index.shtml Hopefully you find it helpful.
2007-12-24 18:09:07 · answer #3 · answered by Nightwind 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Get a library card and read about all different kinds of religions! Knowledge is a good thing! Read about your own too, that way, you will have something to talk about with your cousins. You can discuss the differences and the similarities. And yes, you each can have this discussion and still respect each other's beliefs.
2007-12-24 17:57:55 · answer #4 · answered by wyrdrose 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
You aren't supposed to tell people because those Wiccans are fearful of retribution that often comes from people of the Christian affiliation.
If you don't question your belief then you are simply believing in something because someone else told you to and not because you actually believe in it.
2007-12-24 17:58:30 · answer #5 · answered by meissen97 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
As a Christian you should know there is only one true God. Even if you or your parent were to turn wicca or buddhist this truth will remain. Believe in Jesus ...stay faithful to Him even if all those you love denounce or reject Him. Jesus is the Way the Truth and then Life. Remain in Him as He is in you. If you reject Him you will be rejecting the true God. Jesus is God and on Judgement Day you will witness wiccas and buddhists "bend the knee and confess that Jesus is Lord"
Pray for your cousins and let your parents know so they can add their prayers to yours
2007-12-24 18:12:47 · answer #6 · answered by Orita 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's ok to read about other religions. It's called being informed.
Don't be scared to learn about the world. Knoledge is something good, not something bad.
2007-12-24 17:57:42 · answer #7 · answered by larissa 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Here's what you do:
For Christmas, buy the buddhist cousins some rice bowls with no meat and lots of veggies. Your wiccan cousins will enjoy toad warts, rat tails and eye of newt.
Make sure you don't get the presents mixed up because the Buddhists are vegetarian
2007-12-24 17:57:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 4⤋
Knowledge is Power!
Don't ever doubt this or forget it.
Learn everything you can, about as much as you can... Things in life can come and go, but knowledge is yours for as long as you live.
2007-12-24 18:02:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
it isnt bad to educate yourself about anything
and you will understand your cousins more
you may be pleasantly surprised at what you find ....
but you may also find that your parents may not like what you are reading
so maybe speak about it with them first
xx
2007-12-24 17:56:07 · answer #10 · answered by ☮ Pangel ☮ 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋