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by AntigoneRising on November 28th, 2006
The answer to this is going to be like treading on a minefield. I also ask you to read the question in this section, "Is being a Wiccan-Christian a contradiction?"
Wiccans do not have a set dogma. We are a decentralized religion. As such, I can only give generalizations.
MOST Wiccans believe in a Deity/Divinity. So do Christians. MOST Wiccans believe in an afterlife. So do most Christians. Both Wiccans and Christians have ideas about moral behavior. These ideas, however, vary considerably between Wicca and Christianity. Most Wiccans have a dying and resurrecting God theme, as does Christianity (Jesus). Both Wiccans and Christians have religious ceremonies and commune (pray) with the Divine.
Christians celebrate Easter, and Wiccans celebrate Oestara (the meaning given to these holidays varies considerably from Wicca to Christianity). Wiccans and Christians both celebrate Yule/Christmas (the meaning given to the holiday is different, but similar when you consider the dying and resurrecting God theme).
Both Wicca and Christianity have a sacred chalice, although the Christian usage varies. It is generally used in a communion if it is used.
These are some of the general commonalities that can be found, although beliefs and practices vary widely in both Wicca and Christianity.
by rockme on March 15th, 2007
I haven't been practicing Wicca that long but the one rule I've heard from Wiccans and Christians is that you reap what you sow. Christians have alot of confusing doctrines. Christians and Wiccans also have simular concepts on the inner workings of man (the spirit of man) but seperate paths of salvation. Lot's of differences for instance: Christians are mono theologist and Wiccas are not...
by Damiana on December 14th, 2006
There's a really informative book that addresses both sides. It's called, " Pagans & Christians - The Personal Spiritual Experience" and is written by Gus DiZerega, Ph.D.
by Rockmael on September 16th, 2009
Well,
Wiccans are Christian kids rebelling against their parents.
and Christians are their parents.
by paganwatcher on September 16th, 2009
i think this bumper sticker says it all
by Perryman on September 16th, 2009
Really..nothing.
It is like what the Apostle Paul said at II Corinthians 6:15 -7:1
"Further, what harmony is there between Christ and Be′li·al?
Or what portion does a faithful person have with an unbeliever? And what agreement does God’s temple have with idols? For we are a temple of a living God; just as God said: “I shall reside among them and walk among [them], and I shall be their God, and they will be my people.”
“‘Therefore get out from among them, and separate yourselves,’ says Jehovah, ‘and quit touching the unclean thing’”; “‘and I will take YOU in.’” “‘And I shall be a father to YOU, and YOU will be sons and daughters to me,’ says Jehovah the Almighty.”
-Therefore, since we have these promises, beloved ones, let us cleanse ourselves of every defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in God’s fear.
should the groom help the bride pick a handfasting dress?
by Haley_S3227 on June 25th, 2011
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im like a wiccan and my male god is thoth, the gyptian god of writing. How do i whorship him?
by drummergurl12 on May 15th, 2011
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I'm a Wicca, and i would like to know if anyone could point me in the direction to a good website. For spell and tools.
by GothTroubleMaker on June 26th, 2011
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does any body know a spell i could use to solve this problem?
by Haley_S3227 on June 26th, 2011
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Wiccans- Do you believe you have faeries' blood???
by solsticexcorona on June 28th, 2011
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Hey, good enough answer for me (and I'm from the Christian side of things).
by Orangy on November 28th, 2006
More on the holidays; Samhain, is similar to what used to be All Hallows Eve, which used to be celebratd as a Christian religious holiday. Other than that, you're perfect.
by ImNotLikeYou on November 29th, 2006
Since All Saints' is a major feast day for us, my church DOES celebrate All Hallow's Eve (although this year they chose to do it the Sunday before, which technically was the eve of the eve of All Hallow's Eve). Had a liturgy and then a block party for the children with lots of treats. We ended up celebrating All Saints' itself on the following Sunday, so we messed up all our days.
by Orangy on November 29th, 2006
Wonders never cease! AntigoneRising, you have opened my eyes to things I did not know. I had no idea that there were similarities between the Wiccans and Christian beliefs. I tip my hat in a Texas salute.
by guitarman18 on December 14th, 2006
Thank you!
by AntigoneRising on December 15th, 2006
good answer AR...I don't know why you would think it might cause problems...you were very diplomatic...;-)
by singwell-is off researching a lot on March 15th, 2007
verry good answer.......my hats off to you ar
by Norman_Outside the lines on March 23rd, 2007
Nicely done. In both senses of the phrase.
by Factotum on September 16th, 2009