I admit that I do not understand how someone can be both a Christian and a Witch. Would those of you in this group who are Christian Witches please help me understand? I have two questions
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I haven't piped up in this community so far because, honestly, I'm not sure what to say or what to call myself yet. As of now I'm just reading everything I can get my hands on and trying to figure out which way is my way, because my understanding of God is basically a Christian one, and I'm also very drawn to witchcraft for various reasons I'll explain as best as I can right now
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What a well-spoken, articulate reply. Thank you. Could you say a little more about what being a Witch means to you? I get that it's not about spell-casting. I'm not sure what you mean by it being an active and life-affirming way to deepen your own spirituality and connect with a higher power. I'm not sure what you mean by "Witch".
I'll probably define it better (and maybe even differently) when I've learned more - I mean it when I say all this is new for me, meaning a couple of months of reading in my spare time. So I'm a complete noob
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Thank you. I know that it took a good bit of courage for you to share what you have shared. I applaud you! I think that you have expressed yourself very well. Thanks for going into more detail.
Do you look at the herbs and such when you are blessing them and just think something like "God created these, I'm just bringing out the qualities he intended to help people with"?
The reason I ask as that has been my argument with some people who do not understand my reliance on herbs, stones, and the like for healing and centering. I usually just tell them that God created them for a purpose, not just to look pretty and sit there, but to help.
Absolutely, I believe that too. And it may sound silly, but I believe these herbs, stones, oils or what have you, respond to that. That is, I think they can recognize if they're being handled as inanimate objects, or as a part of creation that has life and soul just like I do. I also think we can give them our energy and our wish to heal or cleanse, or whatever our intent is, and that it'll boost and complement their own.
God created them for a purpose, not just to look pretty and sit there, but to help.
Right! I think each one has its function, and the sheer variety and potential is kind of staggering once you really learn about herbology or aromatherapy, for example. I gained a lot of respect and even reverence for plants that way, and think the wisdom God put into creation is awesome beyond belief. If that's not a valid way to combine witchcraft and faith in the God I happen to believe in, I'm not sure what is.
Say, do you mind if I add you? So far I've kept these topics low-key in my LJ, but I don't intend to keep it that way. It'd be cool to have some like-minded people on my list, and I haven't met many so far. And also to read what they have to say too, of course.
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I'm looking forward to what others say in comments to your post too.
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Do you look at the herbs and such when you are blessing them and just think something like "God created these, I'm just bringing out the qualities he intended to help people with"?
The reason I ask as that has been my argument with some people who do not understand my reliance on herbs, stones, and the like for healing and centering. I usually just tell them that God created them for a purpose, not just to look pretty and sit there, but to help.
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God created them for a purpose, not just to look pretty and sit there, but to help.
Right! I think each one has its function, and the sheer variety and potential is kind of staggering once you really learn about herbology or aromatherapy, for example. I gained a lot of respect and even reverence for plants that way, and think the wisdom God put into creation is awesome beyond belief. If that's not a valid way to combine witchcraft and faith in the God I happen to believe in, I'm not sure what is.
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Ditto! LOL!
Say, do you mind if I add you? So far I've kept these topics low-key in my LJ, but I don't intend to keep it that way. It'd be cool to have some like-minded people on my list, and I haven't met many so far. And also to read what they have to say too, of course.
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My journal is a lot of rant and raving, but occassionally there is the religion/practice related post.
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My journal is a lot of rant and raving, but occassionally there is the religion/practice related post.
Sounds like a good, balanced mix. :D
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