Why do Christians hate Wicca(Witchcraft)?

[SquareC]

For many of us, the Bible is the words of fallible humans only. We find "God" elsewhere.

Exactly!

 

[Tracie]

I'm not sure where some of you have learned about "Christianity", but women are in no way repressed in Christianity. We are held in very high regard, as are men. Just because men and women have different roles in life doesn't mean one is more important to us or to God. I'm sure there are sects of Christianity that seem to repress women, but Christianity does not. And I am a very conservative Christian, by the way. I am in no way repressed.

Tracie

 

[SquareC]

I'm not sure where some of you have learned about "Christianity", but women are in no way repressed in Christianity. We are held in very high regard, as are men. Just because men and women have different roles in life doesn't mean one is more important to us or to God. I'm sure there are sects of Christianity that seem to repress women, but Christianity does not. And I am a very conservative Christian, by the way. I am in no way repressed.

Tracie

I personally learned about Christianity from previously being Christian, from my grandfather (who had a doctorate in Theology and was a Baptist Minister), and from my husband (who was raised Catholic and went to a Catholic school until high school). Certain sects of Christianity are repressive of women, if the women desires to go outside the 'traditional roles' for women. Not all Christians feel this way, of course, but some do. Being held in high regard is not the same as not being repressed, though. A person can be held in very high regard for being a 'traditional' woman and be repressed in not being able to expand their horizons, in not being able to choose their own life's path.

 

[Smilin]

I'm not sure where some of you have learned about "Christianity",

I was raised in an isolated, very fundamentalist
Christian community. A little over 11 years
experience.

but women are in no way repressed in Christianity.

Some versus taken literally indicate they are.
I'm sure you're familiar with the ones to
which I refer.

 

[RaptureTicketHolder]

I use the KJV, but I believe all the versions have all the sins listed....you are welcome to look it up - may do you some good.

from previously being Christian

How can you previously be Christian?

I dont see how that is possible.

 

[ALW]

How can you previously be Christian?

I dont see how that is possible.

Then what would you call someone who was raised Baptist then baptised Catholic and now searches for the truth without proclaiming/identifying with a single religion?

 

[SquareC]

How can you previously be Christian?

I dont see how that is possible.

I was raised Christian, confirmed into the Episcopal church. I later converted to Wicca. I don't see where the confusion lies.

 

[Smilin]

I use the KJV, but I believe all the versions have all the sins listed....you are welcome to look it up - may do you some good.[/font]

I'm familiar with the KJV, and its history. You may
want to dig into the history of its translation, the
translational errors that exist in it today, and what
wasn't included in it. That may do you some good
as well.

How can you previously be Christian?

I dont see how that is possible.

Perhaps you are blinded to many truths...

 

[Smilin]

Then what would you call someone who was raised Baptist then baptised Catholic and now searches for the truth without proclaiming/identifying with a single religion?

Someone with an open mind who is interested in
different doctrines and beliefs with the Christian
religion.

Why do you seek to label people who seek truth,
wisdom, and enlightenment?

 

[RaptureTicketHolder]

Christianity is a matter of the heart, not some formula to follow in the physical relm.

Once it is in your heart, it is there forever.

So you would say that translation looses the facts of sin?

 

[Smilin]

Christianity is a matter of the heart, not some formula to follow in the physical relm.

a. The heart is an internal organ. Its purpose is to
pump blood, and it has nothing to do with spirituality,
even Christianity.

b. Noone has suggested thus far that religion and
spirituality is dictated by any scientific forumla.
That would be attributing spirituality to chemistry,
physics, and mathematics.

Try again? Your assertions were simply metaphors.

Once it is in your heart, it is there forever.

Again a metaphor, and one that attributes Christianity
to some sort of heart disease.

So you would say that translation looses the facts of sin?

What translations?
And as far as sin goes, that's a broad discussion
for another thread.

 

[LastMaxim]

a. The heart is an internal organ. Its purpose is to
pump blood, and it has nothing to do with spirituality,
even Christianity.

b. Noone has suggested thus far that religion and
spirituality is dictated by any scientific forumla.
That would be attributing spirituality to chemistry,
physics, and mathematics.

Try again? Your assertions were simply metaphors.

..yeah, and pretty good ones, too. In the Hebrew/Aramaic/Greek it most certainly is defined metaphorically, but it is in a way that seems universally understood, then and now. 'Heart' is defined not only as the actual organ, but also the inner-most part of your being, the center, and most important part of you, such as we find here:
Mark 12:30 AND YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND, AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH.'
..such that if you were to have known God in this way, you could not have turned away, so it does make sense that you did not, if this is indeed what happened. I believe that was your point RaptureTicketHolder, was it not?

Again a metaphor, and one that attributes Christianity
to some sort of heart disease.

...the way you phrase things sometimes Smilin....

:troll:

 

[RaptureTicketHolder]

what sad sad people you are to associate the heart only with a mechanical being.

a bright eyed testiment to your true intent. I thank the Lord I can see that fruit.

 

[ALW]

Someone with an open mind who is interested in
different doctrines and beliefs with the Christian
religion.

Not just Christian studies (guess I should have said that in the previous post) but Druidic Tradition, and Wiccan and anything else I come across. And a whole lot of thinking and dwelling.

Why do you seek to label people who seek truth,
wisdom, and enlightenment?

Very good question I have been pondering for myself. But I have mostly bad answers.
- conformity - see those little things under many people's names? I would like one too.....
- there is also some comfort in having identity that is found in a lable
- when people ask (or half ask) what I am I don't have an answer that is short and consise. It's like - go look at my library and my notes that's about a tenth of what I am.

But, even though those are bad answers, can I still have a label?

 

[Aaron11]

[noflame]

 

[LilAngelHeart]

I'm a witch, and I'd love to know what the heck it is that Christians dislike about us.

We don't hate witches, we just hate witchcraft and the practicing of witchcraft and the occult. Those things are a big NO-NO to Christians. To us, that is playing around with demons and ungodly spirits, very dangerous things to fool around with, you just don't know.

 

[LilAngelHeart]

Is that right?
Please don't speak for me.
I can be a Christian and not think Wicca is evil.
It is a Nature Religion. It's not evil, it is not Satanic.

Hi there.

That statement contradicts itself in so many ways. How can you not see anything wrong with another religion when part of Christian belief is to believe that Jesus is the only way? Also, since when has a person being a witch have nothing to do with witchcraft, and the Bible is clearly against witchcraft. It also considers witchcraft as satanic worship. The Bible considers witchcraft as evil even if someone casts a spell to make someone do good, casting spells and witchcraft is evil period.

 

[LilAngelHeart]

Several times you've mentioned the word 'sin' among your replies. I realize that that's what your bible says, but a true Wiccan would never do anything to hurt a person. It's against our Rede (the equivalent of your bible, sort of).

Sin doesn't have to mean hurting someone. Even if you cast a spell to end world hunger, the practice of casting spells and witchcraft is wrong period, because you are getting or using spiritual forces not of God.

 

[LilAngelHeart]

I am a Christian. I don't know anything about Wicca, so I can't condemn you. And as far as I can think, the only person I've ever been guilty of intensely hating is "Dr. Phil."

I'd love to learn more about Wicca, if you want to share, or post a link, or PM me.

ROFL!!!!@ Dr. Phil!! That man scares me!! He is a scary looking man, I can't stand him. LOL! I feel uncomfortable every time I see his face, something is not right! LOL!

 

[LilAngelHeart]

the Bible isn't against Jewish people.  it doesn't say that, and it never would.  the Jews were set apart for God...
kinda like...they were chosen or whatever.  i'm not sure if i'm using the right words, but the Bible doesn't teach hatred of Jews.

as for the lepers....Jesus healed a leper, so Jesus (or the Bible) does not teach to condemn them or neglect them.  Jesus even touched a leper when healing one (which no one else would ever do).

so...no, i'm not against them.

Thank you Kitty! Ummm...wasn't Jesus a Jew?! LOL! And yes, Jesus was the one to heal lepers and such.