who practices witchcraft? And close-minded people dont respond!!?
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Go here...\nWicca: The Old Religion in the New Age by Vivienne Crowley\nWicca: A guide for the Solitary Practicioner by Scott Cunningham\nThe Complete Book of Witchcraft by Raymond Buckland\nEveryday Magic by Dorothy Morrison\nMaking Magick by Edain McCoy\n\nhttp://wyndhorselair.tripod.com/bookoflaw.html\nhttp://www.collegewicca.com/\nhttp://www.empathys.co.uk/main.html\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gardnerian_Wicca\nhttp://www.glasstemple.com/\nhttp://www.tylwythteg.com/glossary.html\nhttp://www.witchipedia.org/index.php?title=Main_Page\nhttp://www.modernwiccan.com/\nhttp://www.betwixt.org/\nhttp://www.pagan-heart.co.uk/home.html\nhttp://www.sacred-magick.com/\nhttp://bluemoonwicca.org/solitary.html\nhttp://www.geocities.com/k_garber/contents.html?20055\nhttp://www.witchway.net/\nhttp://earthspirits.org/\nhttp://www.wiccan-refuge.com/index.html\nhttp://www.shadowdrake.com/witchcraft/index.html\nhttp://www.jackowitch.com/\nhttp://www.crystalinks.com/wicca.html\nhttp://www.unc.edu/~reddeer/\nhttp://www.religioustolerance.org/witchcra.htm\nhttp://www.angelfire.com/on/wicca/MainPage.html\nhttp://www.paganlibrary.com/\nhttp://www.paganlore.com/learning.html\nhttp://www.angelfire.com/goth/wiccanway/\nhttp://wiccanet.us/\nhttp://www.witchology.com/\nhttp://www.celticcrow.com/\nhttp://www.witchvox.com/\nhttp://www.witchs-brew.org/masterindex.html\nhttp://www.summerlands.com/cgi-bin/index.cgi
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Don't worry about it, witchcraft doesn't work. God is in control. Have faith in Jesus Christ, and you will be fine.
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I'm Wiccan, Celtic Generational Tradition.  My family, on my mothers side, have practiced Wicca for hundreds of years with PROOF to back that up!  While most now days are Gardierian there are traditions that date back before that, in some cases hundreds of years.  To make a blanket statement that we can't is a fabrication. Most of those in a generational tradition do not advertise or promote or even, in some cases, come out and say they are Wiccan because of harassment and persecution.  Those things still go on today because of the small mindedness of religions and what some of them teach.  There are traditions in Europe who can prove they go further back than some religions.  While, no days, there are many posers or people who claim to be Wiccan to be 'different' a large chunk of us out there are neither.  We take our religion just as serious as those of other religions do.  It is a part of who we are not just something we do.
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Well, you are certain to get a bunch of Christians jumping on this one, which may be an answer in itself.  Much ignorance is due to having a different point of view (usually christian, but perhaps other "standard" religions as well) that prevents you from seeking real facts.\n\nSecondly, the pagan mysteries have long protected themselves, hiding behind symbols, misdirection and so on, because of persecution.  Remember the burning times!  (i.e., the inquisition.)  Also, I think many modern pagans, witches, wicca, (use what term you will), believe that only a small percentage of people are capable of being a part of the pagan world: one might almost call it snobbery.  Think of Malfoy and his contempt for anyone who is not born a "pureblood" witch or wizard.  You think Rawlings pulled that out of pure imagination?\n\nThen there are those who are simply not ready to tell all they know.  (Where does AuntB93 fit in all this?)
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Well that is the first time I've ever been called a threat to others.  First, Wiccans do not believe in the devil, satan or whichever name you want to call him - that belongs to another belief system.  Secondly, like others try to live best by their religious standards we try our best to live by the Wiccan Rede - "An Ye Harm None, Do What Ye Will". \n\nAlso not all Wiccans practice the Craft.  You can be a Wiccan without being a witch.\n\nPersonally I don't see where we are any more a threat to society than any other religious group.
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Those who believe in witchcraft fall into two basic categories, those who practice the Craft in a thaumaturgical and those who practice in a theurigical way.\n\nTheurigical practioners believe in invoking or evoking deity in order bring about events and/or worship deity.  These are Witches who have faith in the religious aspect of Witchcraft.\n\nThaumaturgical practitioners believe in a type of Craft that is based on correspondences.  These correspondences bring about events through the non-religious employment of magic.  You do not have to believe in deity to practice thaumaturgical witchcraft.  Many who practice this type of Craftwork do not call themselves witches per se.\n\nWitches and Witchcraft are terms that are commonly used and misused to cover a lot of applications of both religious and secular practices.  Without knowing what, exactly, you are defining witchcraft as, I cannot actually give an accurate answer to your question.\n\nAs far who believes in it, personally, I do not although I have seen it work and I know that [from a religious standpoint] it is as valid as any faith and is held dear by its believers.
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Wow.  There's a whole lot of misinformation out there!  If you're interested in Witchcraft the best thing you can do is study, study, study.  I'd also advise staying away from books by Silver Ravenwolf or anything else published by Llewelyn.\n\nWitchvox.com is a great place to start.\n\nThere's nothing evil about Witchcraft.  You'll hear about "white" and "black" magic.  Ignore it.  Everything needs balance...light and shadows, black and white...everything.  Also, Wicca is NOT the only form of Witchcraft.  In fact, it's one of the newest.  There are many, many types and forms of Witchcraft.  Witchcraft in and of itself is not a religion, it's a craft.  Many Pagans practice the craft without being "Wiccan".  Additionally, there are also Christians who practice it, although that is a hot topic of debate among both Christians AND Witches.\n\nLastly, many rituals that people perform are rooted in Witchcraft (birthday candles, lighting candles in church, etc.).  However, their current religion may call Witchcraft "evil"...it all depends on how open your mind is, what you've already been taught and your willingness to explore and learn and make your own decisions.
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I don't find it curious at all.   Non-pagans object greatly to pagans and when someone posts an answer that shows pagans in a positive light, or one that shows that pagans are educated, intelligent and insightful, non-pagans will react to such things with antagonism.   It is an odd thing people fear pagans becasue they do not understand pagan beliefs.   However, they do not WANT to undestand pagan beliefs, nor do they want anyone else to understand them so that the fear, prejudice, and distrust against pagans can be prepetuated.\n\nIf fact I fully expect to get thumbs downs to this answer for that very reason....
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Magic in the Wiccan sense is real, so is pagan... but it is called Magick with a k... and i do believe... i am pagan... any further questions contact me at...\nblfittro@yahoo.com
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No.  You're a medium.  Being a medium has nothing to do with witchcraft.\n\nAnd even if it did, there's nothing wrong with being a witch.  We're actually really nice people.\n\nBlessed be!\n)O(
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Witchcraft is very real in a spiritual sense and is listed in the word of God hun.\n  1 Samuel 15:23 For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the Lord, he hath also rejected thee from being king.\n  The word of God says that we are  priests and kings unto our God. This scripture was spoken from Samuel to Saul but should be a warning that all who reject the word of God can lose their place in the kingdom of God and have their name blotted out of the book of life. \n  Many of the modern day practicioners of witchcraft may be preaching from behind pulpits. As our precious Lord said, Howbeit in vain do they worship me; teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.\n  Those who are rebellious and stubborn as Vashti may find themselves hearing depart from me ye workers of iniquity. They can only reject the word of the Lord so long and cleave to what they want and he may very well cast them off. \n  The word of God says that the wicked are led forth with workers of iniquity. Many are witches in unawares and turned over to a reprobate mind being reserved to the day of judgement.\n  But that's just my opinion.\n  Love,\n  Samantha.
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What is Witchcraft? Who are these Witches anyway?\nA practitioner of a nature-based belief system or religion. Not all Witches follow the same belief system. Some practice what is called the "old religion" which has its roots in pagan pre-monotheistic folk ways and beliefs and usually follows the seasonal cycles. These belief systems or "traditions" of Witches are often based upon the particular culture from whence they originated. Many Witches believe in a polytheistic deity structure (usually based upon the local gods and goddesses of the area of origin), but some simply practice magick (sometimes spelled with a 'k' to differentiate it from stage magic). Witches may practice alone as 'solitaries" or in covens. There are also family groups or traditions which trace their practices and beliefs within the same close group throughout several generations.\n\nTraditional Wicca:\nA modern form of Witchcraft is called "Wicca." Traditional Wicca is based on the teachings of Gerald Gardner, is coven based and each coven can trace its lineage (line of teaching passed on by initiated Traditional priests and priestesses) back to Gardner himself. There are offshoots of Gardnerian Traditional Wicca such as Alexandrian Wicca, Georgian Wicca and many others. Traditional Wiccans are considered a 'mystery' religion, require initiation by the coven and have a "degree system" or different levels of rank based upon coven training and the readiness of the initiate to accept the duties and responsibilities of that degree. They have a core of inner knowledge-often called the "Book of Shadows"-which is known only to initiated Wiccans. Most Traditional Wiccans believe in the balance of male-female divinity. Traditional Wiccans are seldom solitary except for those 'Elders'-usually former priests and priestesses-who may have retired from active coven involvement.\n\nOther Forms of Wicca:\nA newer form of Wicca has developed since the 1970's which is looser in structure and practice than the Traditional Wicca. These practitioners may follow a mixture of various or "eclectic' pagan and/or non-pagan beliefs. Some have formed 'traditions' or covens of their own, with or without a degree system, and have written a "book of shadows" outlining their own belief system and coven structure. Many are solitary practitioners who practice their beliefs and formulate their rituals in their own way.\n\nPagans:\nSince the terms Witch and Wiccan are often mistakenly interchanged, many simply call themselves "pagans" or Neo-pagans" when talking with others who may not be familiar with the complexity of the different belief systems. But just as not all Christians are Lutheran or Catholic, so not all pagans are Witches or Wiccan. Neo-paganism is a term used most often to describe people who follow an earth-based belief system or religion. Druids and the Norse tradition of Asatru (who tend to prefer the term 'heathen") are considered to be pagan belief systems, but their adherents are neither Witches nor Wiccans. Neo-paganism should also not be confused with the "New Age" movement as pagans are almost exclusively involved in distinctive nature religions or earth-based practices while New Age spirituality draws from many sources and esoteric spiritual techniques.\n\nQ: Are you a good Witch or a bad Witch?\nA: When you ask if someone is a "good" Witch or a "bad" Witch, it is the same as asking someone if they are a "good" Presbyterian or a "bad" Presbyterian. Wiccans adhere to the Rede, "An it harm none, do as ye will." Witches, Druids and other pagan belief systems and religions have their own ethical standards. There are good and bad people in every society and in every religion. When a person breaks the laws of society or the tenets of their religion, they are called to account f
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Yes spells work.\n\nHere are some more questions and answers about Wicca.\n\nWhat is Witchcraft? Who are these Witches anyway?\nA practitioner of a nature-based belief system or religion. Not all Witches follow the same belief system. Some practice what is called the "old religion" which has its roots in pagan pre-monotheistic folk ways and beliefs and usually follows the seasonal cycles. These belief systems or "traditions" of Witches are often based upon the particular culture from whence they originated. Many Witches believe in a polytheistic deity structure (usually based upon the local gods and goddesses of the area of origin), but some simply practice magick (sometimes spelled with a 'k' to differentiate it from stage magic). Witches may practice alone as 'solitaries" or in covens. There are also family groups or traditions which trace their practices and beliefs within the same close group throughout several generations.\n\nTraditional Wicca:\nA modern form of Witchcraft is called "Wicca." Traditional Wicca is based on the teachings of Gerald Gardner, is coven based and each coven can trace its lineage (line of teaching passed on by initiated Traditional priests and priestesses) back to Gardner himself. There are offshoots of Gardnerian Traditional Wicca such as Alexandrian Wicca, Georgian Wicca and many others. Traditional Wiccans are considered a 'mystery' religion, require initiation by the coven and have a "degree system" or different levels of rank based upon coven training and the readiness of the initiate to accept the duties and responsibilities of that degree. They have a core of inner knowledge-often called the "Book of Shadows"-which is known only to initiated Wiccans. Most Traditional Wiccans believe in the balance of male-female divinity. Traditional Wiccans are seldom solitary except for those 'Elders'-usually former priests and priestesses-who may have retired from active coven involvement.\n\nOther Forms of Wicca:\nA newer form of Wicca has developed since the 1970's which is looser in structure and practice than the Traditional Wicca. These practitioners may follow a mixture of various or "eclectic' pagan and/or non-pagan beliefs. Some have formed 'traditions' or covens of their own, with or without a degree system, and have written a "book of shadows" outlining their own belief system and coven structure. Many are solitary practitioners who practice their beliefs and formulate their rituals in their own way.\n\nPagans:\nSince the terms Witch and Wiccan are often mistakenly interchanged, many simply call themselves "pagans" or Neo-pagans" when talking with others who may not be familiar with the complexity of the different belief systems. But just as not all Christians are Lutheran or Catholic, so not all pagans are Witches or Wiccan. Neo-paganism is a term used most often to describe people who follow an earth-based belief system or religion. Druids and the Norse tradition of Asatru (who tend to prefer the term 'heathen") are considered to be pagan belief systems, but their adherents are neither Witches nor Wiccans. Neo-paganism should also not be confused with the "New Age" movement as pagans are almost exclusively involved in distinctive nature religions or earth-based practices while New Age spirituality draws from many sources and esoteric spiritual techniques.\n\nQ: Are you a good Witch or a bad Witch?\nA: When you ask if someone is a "good" Witch or a "bad" Witch, it is the same as asking someone if they are a "good" Presbyterian or a "bad" Presbyterian. Wiccans adhere to the Rede, "An it harm none, do as ye will." Witches, Druids and other pagan belief systems and religions have their own ethical standards. There are good and bad people in every society and in every religion. When a person breaks the
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It depends on your stance on the issue, however, i will try.\n\nHow's this:\nAlthough for centuries witchcraft and ssuperstitions have been equated with each other, witchcraft is more religuously involved than simple superstition.
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Yes, people frequently do. It's called Wicca, and it's a Pagan religion. check out www.witchvox.com for more info. Generally benign. Frequently miscontrued.
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I am a real Witch.  Wiccans believe that everyone has the potential to perform spells.  Here's a few links about Wicca/Witchcraft.
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Quoting from http://www.nigerdeltacongress.com/warticles/witchcraft_myth_of_a_curious_ins.htm\n\nWITCHCRAFT. This was and still is a dreaded word in Nigeria. Our forefathers believed in the existence of witches and the havoc they wreaked on mankind and society. \n\nEveryone in Nigeria knows about witches, or has heard of them or has been affected by witches. Our present generation of Nigerians attribute all manners of misfortune, disease, ill-luck, death, infertility, etc. to witches. Several new generation churches, white garment churches, etc. see "vision" of witches committing all manners of havoc on their victims. \n\n \n\nOf course in Nigeria there is nothing like a natural death. Nobody dies a natural death. Natural death, Haba, Mba, Otio, some Nigerians will mumble in their mother tongues. Something or someone is behind the person's death, never mind the fact that he has been ill for years. As matter of fact, the illness was caused by witches or evil persons. Any and every death was attributed to someone and most times to enemies, witches and evil persons. One very interesting factor is that no one has ever seen a person metamorphose into a witch or into an animal. In short no one has seen a witch metamorphose into a bird, rat, bat, owl etc. People just "felt" or "knew" that the rat or owl or bat was acting strangely and hence must be a witch. \n\n \n\nNigerians believe in witches and spend time, effort and money in the attempt to counter their malevolence. Traditional doctors are paid to divine and diagnose malign influences, to supply the medicines of protection or revenge. To the average Nigerian, witchcraft is an actionable wrong and culprits are punished severely. Our culture provides the preconditions for accusations of witchcraft.