I was wondering what everyone thinks of the idea of hierarchy in wicca/witchcraft?
I personally cringe when anyone says "Oh, you're a witch? What level are you?" I know Gardenerian traditions like their degrees and whatnot (no offence intended ) but I think you should decide for yourself when...
Yes it comes from Christianity but it goes deeper, I think. I know many people who aren't Christian but can't help that kind of " X versus Y" mentality. I think it comes from living in a traditionally "Christian" society. It's the way you are raised to think, however subconsciously.
What "leaders" are we talking about here? The Pagan Federation are generally held to be the official face of paganism but I can't think of any individuals I would call a 'leader' of my faith. Have you got anyone specific in mind or are you talking about influential figures? :confused:
*laughs* I like that. I agree. You have to think a lot harder about morality when all you have is " do what thou wilt, an' it harm none". Especially if you believe in karma. :woohoo:
I was raised in a loosely Christian family, we didn't attend church but I was always interested in religion. I wasn't satisfied with what I read in the Bible. It didn't fit with my understanding of the Higher Power. I flinched from the idea of original sin, hell and all the complication. I...
I agree. Magic is neutral, it's just energy. It's what you do with it that counts. I guess a lot of people think in terms of polarity rather than balance.
I think of myself as a Witch, rather than a Wiccan. I've read a lot of worthy books but nothing that I would equate with the Bible. For starters, I don't agree with a lot of their content. I thought the whole point of witchcraft is that its a personal path with no central dogma. After all, we...