how do people feel about the religion called Wicca?
356894
Wicca is a nature based religion, I love it. It makes more sense to me than other religions. It is a very open place to be.
277890
That's a good question. Since Wicca is a catch all term for many different beliefs.  \n\nI would state it as such:\n\nWicca is a pagan religion based on the traditional Pre-Christian European faiths. It is NOT witchcraft although many Wiccans do consider Wicca to be a form of witchcraft, however Wicca has a distinct set of beliefs, ritual system and organizational structures that distinguish it from other forms of witchcraft. \n\nThe fundamental theology is a belief is a god and a goddess although Wicca tends to be more Matriarchal in nature. Wiccans observe the festivals of the eight Sabbats (festivals) of the year and the full-moon (Caled Esbats);have a code of ethics they live by and hold dear and use spells, herbalism, and performing other magic to bring themselves closer to their goddess and god as well as to their natural being. \n\nThe Morality of Wicca is simple and has been summarized in The Wiccan Rede and can be further condensed into "In it harm none, do what ye will." The idea is that so long as no one is harmed, everything is good. Wicca revolves aroung the idea of universal goodness and love. \n\nYou can also explain that there are a number of Wiccan traditions such as Faery Wicca, Alexandrian Wicca, Seax-Wica, Celtic Wicca, Kemetic Wicca and yes, even Christian Wicca. \n\nThat should help explain it to your sister. I hope this helps.
176887
I am very interested in Wicca but the reason there are so many Christian questions on here is because there are so many Christians that have strong beliefs and convictions that they will get on here and state them.  If more believers in Wicca were to post their opinions and beliefs on here, and offered up more information, people would have a chance to understand and talk.  You started out great with your question, but then you too ended it with a nasty comment.  My advice (which you can take or leave) if you want people to be more open to your beliefs, trying being more open to theirs.  You don't have to embrace beliefs, but be open to listening and accepting that is what they feel and believe.  If all religions did that, maybe there wouldn't be so many wars over religious beliefs!
939560
yes definitely.a lot about my own religion ,christianity,islam...and previously i  had no idea what wiccan was all about...now at least i know what it is.
1099644
My former roommate is wiccan and she was the coolest. From the few times  ever really listened to her ramble abt wiccanism, it sounded a whole lot better than christianity. Wiccans believe in protecting the environment,not judging people and enlightening people about their religion/beliefs.She always did that and unlike the christians,didn't ram her beliefs down my throat every chance I gave her. \n\nMAYBE I SHOULD TRY IT OUT. I'M LOOKING FOR A NEW CHURCH.SOME CHRISTIANS BRING SHAME TO GOD,I INCLUDED
950466
It is good to here that you no longer practice wicca.  I see that your nickname is I love the Lord.  Do you hold true to that?  \nFrom what i heard and can gather, wicca is a cult and the first commandment says, that we should not put anything or anyone before God.  He is the only protector from evil.  \n\nBe Blessed and you are in my prayers
369669
Wicca is a duotheistic religon (the deities being the God and Goddess) created in the 1960's and *popularised by Gerald Gardener (a bit of a revival of witchcraft, but with a structured dogmatic twist). Wiccan's have equal affinity to the feminine aspects of deity as to the masculine. They also believe in the Wiccan Rede (in short: "An harm it none, do what thou wilt") and they believe in the three fold law, ie. if you do anything bad to someone else then it will come back on you three times over (more of a punishment than creating a balance- as in Karma). Many Wiccans practice witchcraft (magical workings) but not all, as Wicca is primarily a religious path.\n\nWiccans observe the Wheel of the year (Eight annual festivals) acknowledging the changing of the seasons. They also believe in the three phases of the Goddess (maiden, mother and crone).\n\nTo clarify, Wicca falls under the umbrella term of Paganism, which is a term used to encompass a broad spectrum of belief systems. Wicca is also seperate from Witchcraft as not all witches are wiccans, many are not religious at all.\n\nHope this helps.\n\n*edit for accuracy as prompted by the post below me (thanks).
991440
For me, it began in school when I was exposed to a lot of different cultures and religions.  I began to study many of  these so I could better understand others.  When I came across Wicca, the beliefs made sense to me.  It was everything I believed in but I never thought there was a name for it.  After a lot of study and soul searching, I decided to dedicate myself to Wicca.  \n\nThroughout the years I have practiced Wicca, I have questioned it as well as had it questioned by others.  Through each of  these situations, my beliefs have grown stronger and they have also changed.  For example, I now believe in the Law of Return as opposed to the more common Threefold Law.  I also follow the rede of the Lycian Tradition.  I think that by choosing a faith different from the one I was brought up in has made me want to actively study and participate in it instead of following blindly.\n\nI consider myself eclectic.  My practices are mostly deity oriented.  I have worked with with deities from Celtic, Greek, Egyptian, and Hindu belief systems but, I don't mix pantheons at a given time.  I have also worked with the more general God and Goddess as well as The All.  I think this practice stems from my interest in other cultures.
613681
Wicca is just as valid a religion as any other.  For the most part, I regard Wiccans as good people.  They aren't perfect, but nobody is.  Being of a similar path myself, I know what they deal with on a regular basis, especially around here.
171882
Eh. Some of them are "Wiccan" because it's fashionable. And they still throw in a few "Father son and holy ghost"s for good measure. Irritates me. They'll kill an innocent chicken or rabbit for a spell but they are to ashamed to cut themselves or harness the power of their own bodies by m@sterb4ting atop an altar where Jehovah and Allah and those other gods they claim to deny can see them.\n\nThen there are the other kind, the true Wiccans who pick up "Bucklands complete book of witchcraft" instead of "Love spells for teens omg!!!" I respect THAT breed and the way they are attuned to the seasons and the cycles of life.\n\nI am not a wiccan. I am member of the CoS, but anyone intrested in becoming a Wiccan needs to pick up some of Buckland's work. Seriously.
163755
It's a Pagan religion. There's a God and a Goddess who are equally important. There are 8 holidays. Halloween/Hallow's Eve/Samhain is New Years. Beltane/May Day (May 1st) is basically a holiday meant to be spent with the one you love for some passionate interactions (based on the union of the God and Goddess)... the religion is mainly dualistic, but, can be quite polytheistic if you allow it to. Many Wiccans perform magick, but, one does not have to if they do not want to. They believe in "An it harm none, do as thou will" and the Law of Threefold Return, where if you do something -- good or bad -- it'll come back threefold. Anything else you'd like to know?
494853
there are more of us than most people would like to think. I think it's because we are less dramatic, less hypocritical and more open minded than most. Most wiccans seem more at peace and have not the need to criticize or convert so as a more accepting religion we tend to be over looked. I like to believe that perhaps they will understand in the next life or perhaps the one after that. I mean they will understand when the Gods want them to, or not whatever.
81028
I am Christian and I don't practice magic, but am interested. I do know that this is the holiday which follows the Roman celebration of Winter Solstice, where the days are getting longer and the sun is returning from battle with darkness (so goes the mythology). I have not read much about Imbolgc, though, except that is something about the celebration of the recovery of the Goddess after giving birth to the God. I'll read up more on it. I have a question for you. Have you ever been able to achieve anything with your practice? I've never run into anyone who actually practiced anything other than Wicca, and I'm curious. I'm not actually interested in learning it, just in learning about it and what you've actually been able to do. And is this more than just a fun thing for you. Is it a spirituality of sorts for you? I'm learning about several belief backgrounds and I'd like to learn something from you. I do know a little about alot of religions, but not pagan traditions.
1031364
Wicca is about understanding metaphysics and the great powers of the universe. Wiccans believe in God and Goddess not only a female Deity also male. There are a lot of people making money from religion and spirituality, if you come across such people trying to sell you spells and religious books claiming they know how the world will end and things like that you should know it might just be a fraud. I'm Neo-Pagan so I have read up on Wicca but am still learning. I think the main purpose is to grow spiritually.
488385
My religion is Wicca although I was born to Christianity.  After soul searching and research I decided the Wiccan path was the right one for me.  I do not expect others to believe as I do ... there is more than one path to personal enlightenment and it is not up to anyone to say one is definitely right and all others are wrong.\n\nYes war generally is caused by beliefs be they religious or not.. most fight for what they believe in regardless of fact or fiction.\n\nI justify my religion because it is right for me.  I do not ask others to join me on my path.  I deeply respect the natural world around me and I respect the people who reside on it even when I do not agree with their opinions.  Human beings are meant to be diverse.  Yes I practice the Craft and people may have their own opinions on that also.  All I ask is that I am allowed to worship in peace.\n\nBlessed Be
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well though i did study wicca a few years ago, i'm not quite sure.\ni'm thinking it's around the same kid of "blessing" as in the christain sense of the word, meaning good health, & all that loverly crap...
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Mainly, it's due to a lack of even basic understanding.  Many people prefer to believe what they are told rather than dig deeper to find out what we're really about.  I'm not a Wiccan, but I am a Pagan, so I know where you're coming from.  People have it in their heads that we kill kitties, eat children, turn people in to toads and cavort with Satan on a regular basis.  I don't know about you, but my life is devoid of the killing, toad turning, child eating and general cavorting.  \n\nPeople don't want to see that we are doctors, lawyers, business people, mechanics, soccer moms and dads.  They don't want to see that we are pretty much the same as them because it takes away that mystery and fear of the unknown.  Most people in my day to day life have no idea that I'm a Pagan. They know that I'm a good person with a good heart.  Some stop talking to me when they find out, which is really their loss and not mine.  Others are just fine with it. \n\nI'm truly saddened by the ignorance and hatred I see here on a daily basis.  If people opened their minds and hearts, there would be a great deal less suffering in the world.