01-29-2004, 12:47 AM | #41 |
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ok, I was wrong(I did more research).
Easter originates from both a pagan celebration and a christian one. Sorry about that, lol.
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01-29-2004, 01:03 AM | #42 |
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first of all i didn't mean to spell christians wrong, it was an accident thank-you very much did you ever stop to think maybe the key got stuck and i didn't notice? All i meant from All hallow's eve is that "true" (no offense in any way if this isn't true for some christians) christians don't go out and "scare" people as it were, they think it's an evil holiday and they just have a party no dressing up or anything. I know this because i too like most people have very christian friends.
This religon has always been the right one for me, some people find it later in life, i was never really exposed all too well to christian ways and found my own way, and this fits me, i'm not trying to say it's for everyone. What is so magick about it? Magick is an art we practise. Wiccans and pagans can practise many types of magick such as white magick (good) grey magick (between black and white magick) Black magick (bad or evil magick) White magick is just trying to help one's self or others in finding their true road. Grey magick is the inbetween of things the fight between good and evil. Black magick is cursing or hexing people. As for saying that were being closed minded for saying christians are closed minded, i disagree. Christians turn away from what's unfamiliar especially another religon. Most christians tend to "preach" to you about their ways and seem to judge you by their religon. Pagans/wiccans TRY not to, but it does happen. And there are many christians who won't be seen with a pagan/wiccan or talk to them or anything. Christians never want to ask the question that is always on everyone's minds (at least mine) ....Why? or Why not? they don't question anything, it just is. Any violent, rude, or closed minded wiccan/pagan is not true to thy self, the world, or anything in it and the universe they are not yet ready to see. Many of you wish to know more about Wiccans/pagans try taking out a book, looking it up on the net, or better yet there's this discussion forum, ask away. And to my knowledge the only difference between Pagans and Wiccans is that pagans are guys and wiccans are girls, but i'm pretty sure actually very sure i'm WRONG on that one, i've never really wondered about the difference. I have been a wiccan since i can remember, most questions i can answer this is the first one i can't...must find answer.....or go crazy...ahhh.
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As far as I know, Pagan is a rather general term for the "old world" type religions that are mostly based on nature, while Wicca is a somewhat "organized" branch of Paganism that began some fifty plus years ago by an English pagan...but I can't remember his name. There can be male Wiccans, my stepbrother is one of them. So...Wiccans are pagan, but not all pagans are Wiccan (though the absolutely correct term would be neo-pagan, I think...). Kind of like every Baptist is considered a Christian, but not every Christian is a Baptist. I could be wrong, though, but this is pretty much what I've gathered through research and personal experiences with Pagans and Wiccans. I know of a Druidress as well...o.O And I apologize for the spelling sting. That was uncalled for. Oh...I celebrate Halloween, costumes, candy and all.
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paganism is the religion and wiccan is an off branch (so to speak) off that religion, for those who wish to study magik. i have never heard to the title being used to seperate both genders.
and yes i was wrong to say that christians only start wars. i was raised a christian and i know that isn't true. i changed from christian to pagan because i didn't feel like that was me. not that i ever went to church or anything when i was christian, but i have never believed in god and it felt wrong to call myself something which i wasn't. it felt disrespectful to anyone i new. and so i found paganism - and im starting to go into wicca. Quote:
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02-22-2004, 05:05 PM | #46 |
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I wouldn't be surprised to find out that there was a spiritual world that could be communicated with, whatever. I wouldn't be surprised if a few wiccans, psychics, whoever try to tap in to paranormal forces and such turn out to be recognizing something other people don't, rather than just all being hoaxes or whatever. However it seems to me that there are some common traits of the Wiccan teenagers, these are:
*obsession with vampires and/or werewolves *tendency toward bi/homosexuality *have very strong christian family, and/or unstable family lives *tendency to enjoy 'Anime' *immature about sex- obsessed with it but from an immature standpoint *history of being unaccepted by society I'm not drawing judgments or conclusions about every teenage wiccan there is out there, but I do have several friends from school who are in the practice. The ones that I have gotten to know, when talking about wicca, do it in the 'thee' and 'thou' fashion and such. They have been drawn to seeming mysterious or powerful. They have been moderately annoying "Why do you have to 'believe'? It is better to Know" or something along those lines said by some kid on White Oleander (I just watched it yesterday and it made me think of that quote).
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I would agree that there's a portion of Wiccans that are in it for the wrong reasons, and I think this also applies to every religion. For example, (as far as I know) werewolves and vampires have nothing to do with Wicca. If someone became Wiccan because they were obsessed with such things, I would call that a 'wrong' reason. No one should join any religion lightly, or on a whim, IMO.
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Think for a second: are people turning wiccan because they're unaccepted, or are they being unaccepted because they're turning wiccan?
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Well I don't want to be judgmental but it's some trends among wiccans I've noticed in my area. Not to offend any wiccans because I am certainly not against wicca but I have known several foolish "wiser than thou" people who have gotten in to Wicca. I can see their motivation... Just concerning the wiccans I have known I draw a theory: the wiccans I have known were rejected by society when they were younger. I can certainly see the appeal in a place-finding as well as an esteem-boost for these people in practicing wicca, they seemed to have a 'I know secrets you don't know" plus it would give them a little control, or feeling of control, over their lives practicing magic... one of the reasons they may need to feel control is because many of them also had unstable family lives. I'm in no way generalizing wiccans, but I have made observations and it seems possible that it could be a motivation for some.
Also, many of my wiccan friends were raised in strict christian or catholic homes, another reason to get in to wicca- independence/rebellion I'm not meaning to stereotype wiccans but it does seem like a plausible motivation for getting in to wicca as a teenager. I do know of wiccans who I do not get this vibe from, but for Wicca as a trend in highschools, yeah. I can see why people would be drawn to it.
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I agree with Sminty, I think there are a lot of teens who have felt or feel powerless in their lives, and practicing wicca gives them a sense of belonging to something that is out of the ordinary, and also that sense of possessing powers that others do not. This allows them to feel powerful, where before they felt vulnerable. I suppose you could liken it to anorexia -- the teen has little control in their personal/ family life, but finds something he/she CAN control. No one can force you to eat, and no one can force you to believe or not believe. I'm sure there are many teens who become adults still practicing wicca, but I'm just saying that I think Sminty is right -- there's an element in it's popularity that points to some people wanting to be one for reasons other than true belief.
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I also agree with Sminty. I know a teenager who calls herself a 'Wiccan', but she views it as a kind of extension of 'Goth'- dressing black, being bisexual, making reference to the occult, no real religion. She's the only one I'm friends with, but my school is jam-packed with 'em.
Also, a lot of 'fluffy-bunny Wiccans', as I've heard them called, are ignorant of their own religion. I don't want to be too harsh, but the starter of this thread is a perfect example. If she were an experienced Wiccan, she would know that the term is 'a Wiccan', and not 'a Wicca', and that asking for 'spells' is a sign of a fluffy-bunny. And Evishfaerie3088- Perhaps if you were a little more accepting of Christians, you would see how they too are accepting of others. Let's not generalize, hmm? I have my own grievances with Christianity, but I certainly don't claim that all Christians have something to do with those grievances.
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I agree that there are Wiccans who are less knowledgeable or committed to their spirituality, but as I pointed out before, this applies to every religion. The "fluffy-bunnies" of religion don't do any real harm. The Wiccans I happen to know are quiet about it, and also committed. You will not notice that they're Wiccans, unless you know them well. "Fluffy-bunnies", I presume, might advertise the fact that they're Wiccan more, making it seem that they make up a larger part of the group than they actually do.
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