Fae Wicca

[Electronic God-Man]

How do you think that the question is being avoided.

...you don't answer his question.

[Psychonaut]

Some of what you said about wicca is correct but not all of it.

What, specifically?

The answer to the fist Question is that it is a religion like most that has a certain pull on some people.
Nis try but we are talking about Wicca and not Heathenry.I follow my religion just like you do yours because it feels right to me and it helps me in my daily life.

So, would you say that any religion that "feels right" is an appropriate religion to practice? If an African tribal religion feels right to me, I should go for it? Is religion purely a private matter, or does it extend into the familial and social spheres as well? I ask this because Wicca stands alone. It is not connected to any kind of ethno-cultural identity and is an intentionally constructed monolith that draws in an ethnically diverse crowd. Should a function of religion not be to assist in ethnic cohesion? This was certainly the case in our ancestors' day. The tribal faith was an integral aspect of their identity as a people. With faiths like Wicca that are open to all who wish to practice it, irrespective of ethnicity, that religious function is, like in the Abrahamic faiths, lost entirely. Are you comfortable with this?

[Gooding]

A question that is being wholly avoided.

Here's my thought as to a good answer to the question.She doesn't give a shit about endless scholarly argument, or Wiccan/heathen feuding. Why choose such a path? She feels like it.Period.It sings to her and she follows her bliss in the best way she can.Wicca is hardly the only constructed religion out there, but it is the path she's chosen and that's why she chose to pursue a thread. She honors the spirits of the land with the tools she's been given.She follows the Fae Wiccan path and favors the Greek and Egyptian pantheons, in whose myths she finds meaning. Her heart is deeply bound up in her faith and she'll follow it and defend it. My wife will not stand alone here, as she's defended my faith several times.Why do people follow Voudou or Santeria?Their hearts are touched by it..Wicca does make her feel her connection to the land and she's a devoted and sincere Wiccan. Let's face it, her religion is hers.Ethnicity and tribalism is meaningless in her worldview, as she follows a different structure.

[Electronic God-Man]

Here's my thought as to a good answer to the question.She doesn't give a shit about endless scholarly argument, or Wiccan/heathen feuding. Why choose such a path? She feels like it.Period.It sings to her and she follows her bliss in the best way she can.Wicca is hardly the only constructed religion out there, but it is the path she's chosen and that's why she chose to pursue a thread. She honors the spirits of the land with the tools she's been given.She follows the Fae Wiccan path and favors the Greek and Egyptian pantheons, in whose myths she finds meaning. Her heart is deeply bound up in her faith and she'll follow it and defend it. My wife will not stand alone here, as she's defended my faith several times.Why do people follow Voudou or Santeria?Their hearts are touched by it..Wicca does make her feel her connection to the land and she's a devoted and sincere Wiccan.

True enough, Gooding, and I don't believe a soul here would argue against that, but when she started a thread she asked for all inquiry. As it turns out, some people have questions to ask of her. No one asks her to let go of her true feelings. People only want to understand.

[Mrs. G]

What, specifically?



So, would you say that any religion that "feels right" is an appropriate religion to practice? If an African tribal religion feels right to me, I should go for it? Is religion purely a private matter, or does it extend into the familial and social spheres as well? I ask this because Wicca stands alone. It is not connected to any kind of ethno-cultural identity and is an intentionally constructed monolith that draws in an ethnically diverse crowd. Should a function of religion not be to assist in ethnic cohesion? This was certainly the case in our ancestors' day. The tribal faith was an integral aspect of their identity as a people. With faiths like Wicca that are open to all who wish to practice it, irrespective of ethnicity, that religious function is, like in the Abrahamic faiths, lost entirely. Are you comfortable with this?

Yes I believe that if you truly belive in what the religion teaches then it should be open to those who want to follow it. We are not living in the past and I believe tha all religions be they Abrhamic or not should be open to everyone, not just a certain few. Yes I am comfortable with it. Thanks for asking.

[Psychonaut]

Ethnicity and tribalism is meaningless in her worldview

And that's what I was getting at. This is the case with most Wiccans since their theology is universal in nature.

Yes I believe that if you truly belive in what the religion teaches then it should be open to those who want to follow it.

So...Celtic Polytheism for all the Africans who want it? Hooray!

[Mrs. G]

Then please ask questions Seuthanan and do not come at me like I am doing something wrong. Because I might take it that way.

[Electronic God-Man]

Then please ask questions Seuthanan and do not come at me like I am doing something wrong. Because I might take it that way.

I haven't asked anything. I only mean to learn.

I can learn from any person that makes a solid argument.

[Mrs. G]

And that's what I was getting at. This is the case with most Wiccans since their theology is universal in nature.

Very True. You also need to realize that there are some Wiccans out there that do not believe this. I am one that does but there are many that have different views.
My husband is holding a blot and will let me answer for a while.

[Mrs. G]

I haven't asked anything. I only mean to learn.

I can learn from any person that makes a solid argument.

That is true as well. If you ever have a question please feel free to ask it.