mcgrom
25-07-2007 09:38:20
I'm sorry but I must rant. Being part of the Wiccan religion things can be tough sometimes especially from Christians. Now I am not talking about all Christians don't get me wrong there are plenty that actually understand. Being called a Satanist and being asked 10 million times you don't worship the devil do you?, has gotten quite old, again I won't bash the Satanist religion either I am just sick of the two being confused with each other.
Needless to say some of you need to be well informed of the difference and I am here to do that for you, as to not spam I have provided links to Wikipedia that explains all in great detail for the most part
Wicca
Satanism
So if you have a closed mind,now you are informed and perhaps a little less afraid of us Pagans, hopefully.
If any of you have any questions i'll be more than happy to answer curiosity never hurt anyone, just PM me.
lootyloot
25-07-2007 09:43:47
That is just society! I grew up in a southern babtist town and my mother was Jewish! Talk about getting made fun of! Luckily dad was baptist so I had something to stand on! People are cruel when they don't understand! I feel that is your choice and not mine to judge ou upon!
Looty
mcgrom
25-07-2007 09:46:00
[quoteffeda00f40="lootyloot"]That is just society! I grew up in a southern babtist town and my mother was Jewish! Talk about getting made fun of! Luckily dad was baptist so I had something to stand on! People are cruel when they don't understand! I feel that is your choice and not mine to judge ou upon!
Looty[/quoteffeda00f40]
Its true but its those kind of people that need to be informed. I feel sorry for anyone like that but your right it is society that makes them that way.
jeagle82
25-07-2007 09:46:33
I never thought of Wicca as a religion, but more as a sort of society like lootyloot said. Thanks for posting that info mcgrom. I now know more about Wiccan traditions.
To each his own.
tylerc
25-07-2007 09:51:38
Hey, whatever works for you. I'm agnostic, so I don't care anyway.
jadem
25-07-2007 10:15:07
I was raised Christian and still am, but throughout my life I have been open minded enough to understand there are differences. It's bad enough when a Satanist tries to explain what their religion is all about, but try being a Christian and explaining that, lol.
I admit I don't know anything, really, about Wicca, but my impression is that it's about nature and earth and rituals, not about God or gods.
Satanism is not about worshiping Satan, but rather a worship of yourself and your human instincts (giving into pleasure, etc.).
I think it's just ignorant people not willing to stand above their ignorance.