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Wiccan vs. Witch
Some people wonder why I wear a five-pointed star in a circle, then say "No" when they ask if I'm Wiccan.
They don't know the difference between Wiccan and Witch, and if I try to explain my take on it, I see the eyeballs glazing.
Should I lie and just say "Yes"? "Well, kinda-sorta," which is also a lie?
I'm not Wiccan. I split with the Baptist Church because I was tired of other people making ethical (or non-ethical) and/or lifestyle decisions for me as much as for any other reason. Why should I go right to another church that wants to tell me what they think I should think and do?
I'm a Witch. I do spellwork. I acknowledge a multiplicity of Divinity. I observe the Moons and the Seasons, the quarters and the cross-quarters. I do certain community/charity work with my Pent right out front and while I don't start the conversation, I will discuss it.
Thoughts/opinions?
They don't know the difference between Wiccan and Witch, and if I try to explain my take on it, I see the eyeballs glazing.
Should I lie and just say "Yes"? "Well, kinda-sorta," which is also a lie?
I'm not Wiccan. I split with the Baptist Church because I was tired of other people making ethical (or non-ethical) and/or lifestyle decisions for me as much as for any other reason. Why should I go right to another church that wants to tell me what they think I should think and do?
I'm a Witch. I do spellwork. I acknowledge a multiplicity of Divinity. I observe the Moons and the Seasons, the quarters and the cross-quarters. I do certain community/charity work with my Pent right out front and while I don't start the conversation, I will discuss it.
Thoughts/opinions?
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i happen to be a witch. i would not call myself wiccan because i am not. i am, however, a pagan. so that's generally what i say.