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Post by Senbecc on May 5, 2006 18:14:15 GMT -5
Christian Wicca combines Christian and Wiccan beliefs. Common elements transplanted from Wicca include reincarnation, worship of nature, and fertility; however, the key points of the divinity of Jehovah, Christ, and the Holy Spirit are retained from Christianity, often with a renewed emphasis on the latter two. The combination of two religions, each traditionally considered at odds with the other, is frequently criticized by those who are members of only one. Christian Witches may follow the Wiccan Rede, the traditional Golden Rule, as appears in the Bible, or a combination of the two. God, and sometimes angels, are the central focus of worship. Angels are typically associated with aspects of God, such as His control of certain elements, emotions, events, or concepts; they may also be associated with the pagan, lesser gods of traditional Wicca or the Greek, Celtic, Norse, or Hindu pantheons. However, in accordance with the first of the Ten Commandments (to have no other gods before me), the One God is virtually universally acknowledged as the greatest and the Lord of all other angels, saints, and lesser deities. A significant set of issues within Christian Wicca, and between Christian Wiccans and other Christians, are the details of Christology, interpretation of the Bible, and the nature of the Trinity. According to historic Christian Doctrine, held by the majority of Christian movements and Churches, God is personified in a Trinity, as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Mother Earth is commonly viewed as the Goddess of common Wicca. See the rest at: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_WiccaThoughts? |
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Post by nevyn on May 16, 2006 10:14:58 GMT -5
I consider myself a Roman Wiccan. I was raised Roman Catholic and I do believe in Christ and his teaching. I just don't agree with the Patriarchial interpretations of his teachings. If one reads the gospels that aren't in the bible (Thomas, Mary, Judas) you will see that Christ holds many beliefs that translate well to Wicca. The "golden rule" and the "wiccan rede" are very similar, just worded a bit differently.
When I got with my truly pagan partner (he left the Catholic church far behind and Boston Irish Catholic Nun is a curse word for him!) I started reading everything that I could get my hands on on Wicca, and started and finished my year of study a long time ago, but didn't feel comfortable calling myself a Wiccan because of my belief in the Christ. I recently met a woman online who started her own coven and also had a Catholic upbringing. I didn't feel so alone, and now feel able to take on my Mantle of Roman Wiccan freely!
I should have realized, ya' know, seeing Wicca is very big on allowing personal freedom in Worship, but seeing the Catholic side ISN'T, it took me awhile to reconcile it all.
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Post by Senbecc on May 16, 2006 11:09:16 GMT -5
I consider myself a Roman Wiccan. I was raised Roman Catholic and I do believe in Christ and his teaching. I just don't agree with the Patriarchial interpretations of his teachings. If one reads the gospels that aren't in the bible (Thomas, Mary, Judas) you will see that Christ holds many beliefs that translate well to Wicca. The "golden rule" and the "wiccan rede" are very similar, just worded a bit differently. When I got with my truly pagan partner (he left the Catholic church far behind and Boston Irish Catholic Nun is a curse word for him!) I started reading everything that I could get my hands on on Wicca, and started and finished my year of study a long time ago, but didn't feel comfortable calling myself a Wiccan because of my belief in the Christ. I recently met a woman online who started her own coven and also had a Catholic upbringing. I didn't feel so alone, and now feel able to take on my Mantle of Roman Wiccan freely! I should have realized, ya' know, seeing Wicca is very big on allowing personal freedom in Worship, but seeing the Catholic side ISN'T, it took me awhile to reconcile it all. I think one of the most important things in the quest for personal "enlightenment" is that the spirit is allowed to fly freely, and is never crushed under the heels of closed mindedness. I've always said that simply letting go of concepts which we've clung to and have been comforted by for a life time to quickly, or before your ready can make one question themselves, and be more hurtful than helpful. |
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Post by violette on Jan 20, 2007 1:52:11 GMT -5
Hello everyone; Lilac, thanks for showing me this board. It is wonderful.
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Post by KittyLane on Jan 20, 2007 17:46:07 GMT -5
welcome! hope to see you more!
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Post by nevyn on Jan 21, 2007 10:21:05 GMT -5
Hello everyone; Lilac, thanks for showing me this board. It is wonderful. No prob, Violette, thanks for giving me something to look up to! And for showing me MySpace, where Senbecc found me.  Glad to see you here!  |
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Post by violette on Jan 21, 2007 18:14:33 GMT -5
Thanks for the welcome Evilkitty & hi again Lilac! I'm having too much fun here reading all the posts in all the topics. This whole site was way overdue.
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Post by wren on Jan 21, 2007 21:23:36 GMT -5
Welcome, violette! So glad you've found us!
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Post by KittyLane on Jan 21, 2007 22:17:03 GMT -5
Thanks for the welcome Evilkitty & hi again Lilac! I'm having too much fun here reading all the posts in all the topics. This whole site was way overdue. feel free to add things you would like to share. we need another view from this path! |
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Post by Senbecc on Jan 22, 2007 14:55:16 GMT -5
Thanks for the welcome Evilkitty & hi again Lilac! I'm having too much fun here reading all the posts in all the topics. This whole site was way overdue. You can thank the mods for the diverse topics to be found here at PaganMystics, as well as the members. We each work to make this site a learning experience for both the beginner and the adept in an ever flowing stream of wisdom! It always does me well to hear compliments on all the work Wren, and all the others have put into this place. Hope to see your thoughts among those of the others! 100,000 welcomes to you!!! |
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