Swapping Religion for a day

[SalixIncendium]

Do wicca invoke the will of a god? Or are their rituals and practice invoking the force of nature?

ETA: are the rituals formula that are simply known to work?

Both. A god and/or goddess may be invoked, and circles are cast invoking the four elements/elementals.

 

[Link]

Wicca is a right hand path. Try again.

There isn't an official right handed interpretation. Some are more lefthanded in approach. I've literally read books about embracing sexual fantasies and getting gods to help you on it and all sorts of rituals exist to help you fulfill whatever you wish whether money or sex or combination, none of it is "bad" goals, in Wicca.

And about manipulating others against their will, some wiccans say not to, some say it's okay. You have to assess and can attack the person even if it's required in the situation or better for a reason.

I use to read books in this in chapters about this stuff all the time. Anyways, I'm going to go to chapters and find books and keep them from now so I can scan them when people deny these things.

 

[SalixIncendium]

ETA: are the rituals formula that are simply known to work?

In my experience, Wiccan rituals are effective in affecting desired change.

 

[VoidCat]

@Link
Definition of Left and Right Hand Paths in Occultism

The right-hand path, in the words of left-hand path follower Vexen Crabtree, "concentrate on the symbols of goodness, of the sun, of herd mentality and submission to god(s) and religious authority."
To put it a little more diplomatic, the right-hand path can be thought of as one of dogma, ritual, and a belief in the community and formal structure as well as a higher power. Though each of those can also be found in left-hand path religions, there is less focus on indulging the self in the right-hand path.
The vast majority of religions are considered part of the right-hand path, from Christianity to Wicca.

 

[SalixIncendium]

I've literally read books…

Which books?

 

[Link]

@Link
Definition of Left and Right Hand Paths in Occultism

Salam

Half the battle is semantics. Some people identify was Wiccan and lefthanded. And will argue why Wicca is supposed to be a lefthanded path.

But from the link you gave me, it says there is no such thing as sin in Wicca. There is only consequences of individual actions. This is what I mean by open ended.

There's no real rules other then that.

 

[Link]

Which books?

This is over 7 years ago. I use to read so many, I forgot them. I use to be non-Muslim, but I don't care if you believe me. I don't remember which quotes from which books now. So I will get books and scan them from now on.

 

[SalixIncendium]

This is over 7 years ago. I use to read so many, I forgot them. I use to be non-Muslim, but I don't care if you believe me. I don't remember which quotes from which books now. So I will get books and scan them from now on.

It's not a question of your credibility.

There are many books out there about Wicca, and while there are great ones, there are others that would be better served as bathroom tissue.

 

[Link]

It's not a question of your credibility.

There are many books out there about Wicca, and while there are great ones, there are others that would be better served as bathroom tissue.

Maybe you are right. I was not grounded back then and would read every week some book, but didn't know even the authors well.

 

[JustGeorge]

Speaking of fun food, Diwali is fast approaching! Yay the sweets!!
And of course Krishna Janmashtami next week. Oh the buttery goodness lol

Every Diwali I try to make laddus, with varying success. I always botch the gram flour ones, but did well with some that had coconut and sweetened condensed milk. Any recommendations for those new to making them?

And which are your favorite Janmashtami meals/treats?

 

[SomeRandom]

Every Diwali I try to make laddus, with varying success. I always botch the gram flour ones, but did well with some that had coconut and sweetened condensed milk. Any recommendations for those new to making them?

Hmm I’ll have to ask my mum, honestly. Or one of the aunties. I’ll have to get back to you lol
Because I can’t cook to save me life lol

And which are your favorite Janmashtami meals/treats?

I’m always partial to Pera or (the rather unfortunately spelt) Barfi
You?

 

[JustGeorge]

Hmm I’ll have to ask my mum, honestly. Or one of the aunties. I’ll have to get back to you lol
Because I can’t cook to save me life lol

I can cook alright, but those laddus kick my butt in the kitchen every year!

I’m always partial to Pera or (the rather unfortunately spelt) Barfi
You?

It really is an unfortunate spelling, but a delicious treat indeed! That's a favorite; I may give that a go this year.

I haven't had Pera. I may have to try it. It looks good!

 

[SomeRandom]

I can cook alright, but those laddus kick my butt in the kitchen every year!

Yeah laddus seem awfully tricky. I think I’ve heard that deep frying them in ghee helps to strengthen them, but don’t quote me on that.
Mu mum makes a mean haluwa (sp?) gulam jamun and rice pudding. And a lot of sweets really. Her recipes are family traditions, I think.
Unfortunately I can cook just enough so I won’t starve to death (meaning I can fry an egg, some bacon and some easy cook pasta stuff lol)

It really is an unfortunate spelling, but a delicious treat indeed! That's a favorite; I may give that a go this year.

I haven't had Pera. I may have to try it. It looks good!

Yeah I look forward to it every Diwali or any big festival we get to attend.
Unfortunately recent world health scares have made me rely on the Aunties for my sweets the past few years lol
Pera is pretty similar to Barfi, just tends to be more “hard.” Or chewy I suppose, depends on who makes them.

 

[JustGeorge]

Yeah laddus seem awfully tricky. I think I’ve heard that deep frying them in ghee helps to strengthen them, but don’t quote me on that.
Mu mum makes a mean haluwa (sp?) gulam jamun and rice pudding. And a lot of sweets really. Her recipes are family traditions, I think.
Unfortunately I can cook just enough so I won’t starve to death (meaning I can fry an egg, some bacon and some easy cook pasta stuff lol)


Yeah I look forward to it every Diwali or any big festival we get to attend.
Unfortunately recent world health scares have made me rely on the Aunties for my sweets the past few years lol
Pera is pretty similar to Barfi, just tends to be more “hard.” Or chewy I suppose, depends on who makes them.

Now I am starving...

 

[SomeRandom]

Now I am starving...

Honestly, me too lol

 

[Sirona]

Oddly, I'd try Islam (peaceful version, Ahmadiyyya works, too ). That's as far from my paradigm as it could get. Would be curious to learn what it feels like. Visited the Blue Mosque in Istanbul during holidays and was a bit disappointed to find an "empty room".

 

[Brickjectivity]

I wouldn't' swap religions.

Then I get to do 2 days.

 

[Brickjectivity]

If you could swap a religion, just for the day, what would you be and why?

But seriously. Imagine what you would know if you could actually be someone else for a day. The religions in which I lack insight are many, so it would be hard to choose. I would want to know what it was like to be various Muslims for sure. To actually be in, not merely a visitor, would give me insights unequaled. Instead of guessing you could know things.

 

[mangalavara]

If you could swap a religion, just for the day, what would you be and why?

For me, it would be Chinese folk religion with Laozi’s philosophy. This is because the Traditional Chinese Calendar is easier to keep up with than the Vikrami Calendar, and I find many similarities between Laozi’s teachings and some of those in Hindu śāstras.

I'd be a scientologist for a day, to freak everyone out.

According to one famous Scientologist, you would also know that you are the only person who could help another human being who is having trouble with something.

 

[Secret Chief]

According to one famous Scientologist, you would also know that you are the only person who could help another human being who is having trouble with something.

That won't end well then, especially if it's a problem with a car.