Hi, i've been researching religions for well over a year,from very small groups like Caanite reconstructionists to Ceremonial magick and the Abrahamic faiths. I feel that Wicca may just fit with me and i have bought some books and done a bit of research, however i'm having trouble with the concept of the God and Goddess, although i do know one can view them as symbolic, they are asked to be present in ritual, drawing down the moon etc. which might pose a problem for me
I don't think i favour duality so much, since i believe in an unconditionally loving God( this does mean unconditional, much more so than the Abrahamic faiths) a God who needs/requires nothing and his/her/its will is that we do our will and wishes we exalt ourselves to our spiritual beginnings, although she/he/it is a grand spirit rather than any anthropomorhic entity with permeates and is of the universe. I believe that we are manifstations of this spirit and are this spirit who wants us to use the universe as we see fit and i believe we have come to Earth to experience,rather than know ourselves,we forget our spiritual "heritage" in order to fully experience ourselves in this life etc. and that life is meant to be a complete joy etc.
I also believe that the elements have a spirit and also the animals, so i think that rather than praying to certain deities (since we are all deities), i think that i might prefer praying/ asking guidance from the elements and those bodies that represent them ie. a river or the flame themselves. I would very much appreciate some insight into everyone's views.
I don't think i favour duality so much, since i believe in an unconditionally loving God( this does mean unconditional, much more so than the Abrahamic faiths) a God who needs/requires nothing and his/her/its will is that we do our will and wishes we exalt ourselves to our spiritual beginnings, although she/he/it is a grand spirit rather than any anthropomorhic entity with permeates and is of the universe. I believe that we are manifstations of this spirit and are this spirit who wants us to use the universe as we see fit and i believe we have come to Earth to experience,rather than know ourselves,we forget our spiritual "heritage" in order to fully experience ourselves in this life etc. and that life is meant to be a complete joy etc.
I also believe that the elements have a spirit and also the animals, so i think that rather than praying to certain deities (since we are all deities), i think that i might prefer praying/ asking guidance from the elements and those bodies that represent them ie. a river or the flame themselves. I would very much appreciate some insight into everyone's views.