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by Duane Roelands on May 7th, 2004
Some may, some may not. The term "witch" refers to wide variety of religious and/or spiritual practices that are almost as numerous as their practitioners.
Most contemporary Christians generally regard themselves as monotheists, and believe in the Trinity, composed of the Father God, the Son Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. These are three different persons within the same deity. "Wisdom" is described in various places in the Bible as a sort of female Goddess who was present at the creation of the universe. However, she does not play a significant role in most modern Christian faith groups.
Wiccans generally believe in a duo theistic deity structure: a Goddess and a God. Further, the Goddess has three aspects: Maiden, Mother and Crone. They represent sexuality, fertility and wisdom.
At first glance, the beliefs of Wicca and Christianity concerning deity appear to be hopelessly at variance with each other. But some Wiccans have been able to integrate Christian and Wiccan elements into a single spiritual path
It is clear that a Wiccan cannot consider themselves to be Christian without first rejecting much of the content of the Bible and many historical Christian beliefs. This would exclude them from the conservative Christian fold in the same way that liberal Christians are considered to be non-Christian or sub-Christian by many religious conservatives.
So, the final answer in a nutshell would be "Some almost certainly do, while others almost certainly do not."
(http://www.religioustolerance.org/witchcr5.htm)
by AntigoneRising on December 9th, 2005
The word "witch" can be used to refer to a variety of practices and beliefs, not just Wicca. Since this category is designated for Wicca, I will answer this question assuming the word "witch" to mean "Wiccan."
The answer to this question depends entirely upon what you mean by "believe," and can, therefore, have many answers.
The most simple, and obvious answer, is that most Wiccans believe the Bible exists. I certainly believe it exists, as I have several. I've never met a Wiccan who doesn't believe the Bible exists.
The answer gets less clear and obvious when we start to ask what they actually believe ABOUT the Bible.
Do Wiccans believe that the Bible is the infallible word of God? Some may, but I've never met one. The general answer is no. I cannot say 100%, because I have not met all Wiccans (and have no power to control who self-identifies as Wiccan), so I will say 99.9999999999% do not believe the Bible is the infallible word of God.
Do Wiccans believe that the Bible is historically accurate? Again, I cannot speak for everyone; however, I've never met a Wiccan who believes the Bible to be 100% historically accurate. Again, the answer is that 99.99999999999999% of Wiccans believe the Bible contains historical inaccuracies. The extent of the historical inaccuracies believed to exist in the Bible depends upon the Wiccan you ask.
I hope that one of my answers is the answer you sought when you asked the question.
by researcher for God on May 23rd, 2007
He... NO Wiccans have thier own books...
The Holy Bible is ALMOST never used in Wicca except maybe as a coaster for a cold drink... :-)
by gone on May 23rd, 2007
The Bible believes in witches so much that thousands (tens of thousands probably) have been killed throughout history. But witches don't believe in the Bible.
by LadyLuck on May 25th, 2007
Personally, I think that the Bible is a wonderful history book with some amazing morals and views on how we should treat other people, but it also has a lot of hypocritical entries and double standards that I don't believe should be taught to my children. I am a witch, closeted witch but a witch, and I don't believe in the Bible.
Does that answer make sense?
by P. W. Pasobrio loves Marines on May 25th, 2007
As for me I believe it exists. I even own one and was raised a Christian before becoming Pagan. But as for the words inside, no, I don't believe them. They have been proven historicly innaccurate in some cases, are scientificly wrong in others, are biased againt others, and contracdict themselves all over the place. Not to mention just about everybody who had the power edited it till it barely resembles the first teachings especially the words Of Jesus. Just another book of myths.
by Nelson - Jetpacking from bed on May 25th, 2007
From an athiest's point of view, you have to believe in the bible. It is a physical book that is in every hotel room. Do witches believe what's in the bible, I don't know.
by saint nist on May 25th, 2007
No... they dont... They dont beleive in the Christian God...
They have thier own books & ideas...
by Jesus is God on October 17th, 2009
Apparently not,cause they don't live by it.
by larry on October 17th, 2009
(James 2:18-19) 18 Nevertheless, a certain one will say: “You have faith, and I have works. Show me your faith apart from the works, and I shall show you my faith by my works.” 19 You believe there is one God, do you? You are doing quite well. And yet the demons believe and shudder.
by larry on October 17th, 2009
(James 2:18-19) 18 Nevertheless, a certain one will say: “You have faith, and I have works. Show me your faith apart from the works, and I shall show you my faith by my works.” 19 You believe there is one God, do you? You are doing quite well. And yet the demons believe and shudder.
As agents of the demons, they Logically would.
For the book “What does the bible really teach?” go to www.watchtower.org. Or write to Jehovah’s Witnesses, 25 Columbia Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11201-2483.You can do this with no oblations whatsoever.
by yolandawolf on January 5th, 2010
Speaking as a Pagan I must say that I do believe that The Holy Bible exists. In fact, it's one of my favorite horror stories! Pity, I think, that Stephen King can't match it.
On a more serious note: As I said, I'm pagan. I do believe that there was a Jesus and that he was the son of the Jewish God, the god of Abraham, but understand that I also believe that Herakles was the son of Zeus. Both had their purpose here on Earth, their Fate woven. Do I believe that the Great Flood happened cuz the god of Abe caused it? Do I believe in 'original sin' or that my soul needs "salvation"? Do I believe that Abe's god is the only god and that a book written by a bunch of human males is the word of Abe's god? Of course not but, the bible is an interesting read if you like to mix mythology with horror.
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Comments
Strega?
by 8 Jan 2004-10 Dec 2009 on June 3rd, 2004
Strega = italian witchcraft, in a nutshell
by Scoundral on March 2nd, 2005
They may profess to beleive the Bible but in reality do not, it forbids witchcraft
by Anonymous on April 22nd, 2005
it forbids poisoning and idolatry. Wicca is not idol-worship. Good answer.
by zeropointburn on June 11th, 2005
Very good answer.
by AntigoneRising on December 9th, 2005
Any true Christian does NOT ascribe to the notion of a "goddess." ONLY a God.
by Answers101 on March 12th, 2006
Nice answer. @101 What defines a 'true christian' is irrelevant in this instance, not the topic under discussion.
by Serai-K on March 23rd, 2006
Answers - who appointed you the official gatekeeper of the definition of "true Christian?"
by AntigoneRising on September 19th, 2006
You believe there is one God, do you? You are doing quite well. And yet the demons believe and shudder. (James 2:19)
by Perryman on November 20th, 2006
Can we PLEASE get the Christian answers and references to the Bible out of the Wiccan section? Quoting the Bible is no more credible or meaningful to a Wiccan than quoting the Book of the Dead...in general, it is less credible.
by AntigoneRising on December 8th, 2006
Yes. That is what I normally do.
I commented on this some time ago.
That is one very interesting scripture.
by Perryman on December 8th, 2006
So, you are normally inappropriate and irrelevant? Don't make me sharpen my fangs...
by 8 Jan 2004-10 Dec 2009 on December 8th, 2006
uh roelands... Christianity isnt need here... at least in this section of website...
by saint nist on May 25th, 2007