2007-12-26 15:55:24 · 17 answers · asked by Future 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
*pssst* Wiccans don't worship nature. Though I'd clear that up, seeing as a few answerers are inclined to believe that we do. Yes, our deities are often represented through nature, and nature plays a larger role in our religion than some others, but we revere our deities, not plants.
I also find it a little strange that when asked about paganism, almost all atheists are completely cool with it, but when you ask about a specific pagan religion, suddenly some of the answers aren't quite as warm (though way better than when Christians are asked, and y'all are still accepting even though you think we're silly).
2007-12-26 17:38:03 · answer #1 · answered by xx. 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The positive - I tend to love Wiccans. They are some of the most respectful, loving, and mature people I encounter here and elsewhere. I think if more theists were Wiccans, I'd have much less concern for religion's impact on the world.
The negative - I *personally* find some of it rather... dramatic and fantastical. I also think that *any* belief system not backed by evidence is potentially dangerous given the right circumstances.
2007-12-27 00:06:20 · answer #2 · answered by Snark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No joke - I think pretty much the same things about Wicca as I do about any of the other religions.
Specifically, a) they are wrong, but b) as long as they aren't hurting anybody it's none of my business.
2007-12-27 00:00:35 · answer #3 · answered by Alan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think of Wicca what I think of all religions.
Its not flattering.
But I prefer to judge people based on their individual merits, instead of their spiritual beliefs.
2007-12-27 00:23:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a belief system, it's absolutely ridiculous. My apologies to Wiccans, but that's what I think. Wiccans seem pretty cool -- they don't proselytize or anything. I often wonder if they would be any different from Christians if they enjoyed 2000 years of power.
2007-12-27 00:07:36 · answer #5 · answered by Pull My Finger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is best to let people have some fun. Life is too short to be too serious.
If you know a better place than earth, why don't you go there before anybody else?
2007-12-27 00:07:03 · answer #6 · answered by OKIM IM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a less offensive delusion than some others I could name, but a delusion nonetheless.
2007-12-27 00:54:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like the fact they revere nature.
They worship the ground I walk on.
How cool is that?
2007-12-27 01:19:10 · answer #8 · answered by freebird 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Foolishness.
2007-12-27 00:00:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Honestly?
They get brownie points for thinking outside the cramped little Christian box, that's for sure...
...but to me it's just like switching from one fairy tale to another...
(agnostic)
2007-12-26 23:58:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋