Seriously considering - need reassurance
Hello. I am seriously considering this "path". I am excited and scared at the same time. Why? Because I'm sure anyone I know probably would not approve, but I feel this is for me. Yes, I was raised in a Christian environment and our denomination is Baptist. (Ok please don't yell .) However, I don't feel that Baptist, or any other denominations are for me. I've been to the Methodist churches and Catholic churches, but somehow I don't fit in with those either. I just don't feel comfortable with all the "rules" and "who is right". I didn't feel very spiritual when I have gone to church or bible studies. Don't get me wrong I do and still believe in God and Christ and accept his teachings. I want to be more spiritual in my walks with God. I hope I am on the right track by considering this path. Or am I still just totally lost and/or confused??
Athar Registered User
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(2/26/05 1:45 am) Reply
Re: Seriously considering - need reassurance
I feel exactly the same way you do! Growing up in a Christian household (we were...are, really...Anglican), I felt like I was being disloyal to my mum and, to a stronger extent, to God by having such a strong interest in Wicca, and not feeling the connection to Christianity I once did. I also questioned it...a lot. And I know they say it's alright to question your faith, but when you're questioning every word a priest says...you know you're in trouble.
So Christian Wicca is, for me, the perfect path to follow. However, will I ever get the courage to tell my parents? Erm...probably not. But that's okay for me at the moment. And I know friends of mine, especially a Wiccan friend, probably wouldn't like it. So I'm just not going to tell them! They don't need to know.
My basic advice is to not worry about whether other people will approve. It is [i]your[/i] life, and other people cannot tell you what to believe. If you feel this is the right path for you, then follow it.
fairmoon Registered User
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(2/26/05 9:04 pm) Reply
Re: Seriously considering - need reassurance
merry meet. i haven't posted here before, just found this site myself. I've been a Witch for ten years now. And My advice is to take your time while you are considering a change in faith.
There is a reason why it is suggested that you follow the path of The Craft for a year and a day before you dedicate yourself to it. That will give you time too experience the Wheel of the Year all the way through and you'll be able to work out your faith and find balance between Christianity and The Craft.
And i agree, do what's right for you. Follow YOUR path, and try not to let others beliefs and fears factor into your decisions.
just my two cents,
Rev. Anne Fairmoon
First Degree Priestess
Correllian Trad.
Re: Seriously considering - need reassurance
I just want to let you know that you are not alone!
Like you, I am deeply considering this new path and it is something that scares me a little too.
I've been raised my whole life to be nothing but a devout Catholic, so you can imagine my feelings of doubt and fear when I began to realize that it just wasn't right for me.
For years now, I've felt like there was something more to life that I should be looking for. I recently began that search and Wicca has really stood out for me. It's almost as if I was meant to follow this path somehow.
I recently told my family about my decision to look into Christian Wicca. I was met with less than enthusiasm.
So, I was left a little discouraged until I found this site.
Now, I have the courage to at least continue my research to see if this is right for me.
I know what it's like to feel alone, Ladydragonfly. But here, there is no need to feel that way. I'm sure the people here will be very supportive for us both.
And if you would like some extra support along the way, I promise I will try to be a friend to you as we look more deeply at this path, together.
Re: Seriously considering - need reassurance
Does anyone come here anymore? I was raised in a strict Pentecostal home, but in a lot of ways,Christian Wicca is not too different from what I have been taught my whole life. In that there is God male and female... the church I was raised in says the Holy Ghost is the female "God Head" there is the trinity, God male,God female (Holy Ghost) and the son Jesus.
My husband knows my deep interest in Wicca,but knows I have'nt atually decided to follow it as of yet. When I dicovered Christian Wicca I felt this was the right path,and seeing it is so similar to what I have already been taught just confirmed it.
Re: Seriously considering - need reassurance
Well, I'm here. I don't know if this board is still active but we can make it so, yes?
I was raised Catholic, and for years (decades!) I thought that was complete enough, but then I discovered the Pagan community through friends; now after many years of exposure to Paganism, and participation, my path is a blend of Catholic/Episcopalian style Christianity and Wicca/Celtic/Norse Paganism. I go to a Unitarian Universalist church these days!
.) However, I don't feel that Baptist, or any other denominations are for me. I've been to the Methodist churches and Catholic churches, but somehow I don't fit in with those either. I just don't feel comfortable with all the "rules" and "who is right". I didn't feel very spiritual when I have gone to church or bible studies. Don't get me wrong I do and still believe in God and Christ and accept his teachings. I want to be more spiritual in my walks with God. I hope I am on the right track by considering this path. Or am I still just totally lost and/or confused?? 
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