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Do Pagans and Wiccans really need to call themselves and one another witches?
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Pagan's and Wiccan's may choose to refer to themselves as Witches if they so choose. Generally, a Witch is a practitioner of Magick.
I am aware of what a witch is. However, adding a k to the end of the word magic only makes it look ridiculous, not more awesome.
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Are there any modern witch craft trials in the world?
No. "Witches" now describes pagans and wiccans, people who are simply following a religion.
Is all witches mean?
Just like any other group of people, some are mean. However, for the most-part Witches, Pagans and Wiccans are very nice people.
What do witchs drink?
The same as you or I drink. Pagans and Neopagans (this includes Wiccans and Witches) are normal people. They just worship nature. Correction....WE worship nature....i am a neopagan as well...
Do witches exisits?
There are people who call themselves witches, or Wiccans. So in a sense, yes.A Pagan Perspective.The short answer is yes. Many pagans (an umbrella term which describes many spiritual paths including Wicca) call or consider themselves witches. The term witch is not gender specific, and both men and women practitioners are called witch.The fictionalized portrayal of witches as old ugly women with green skin riding brooms and casting hexes on people is unfounded and untrue.
In the older times was there such things as witches?
Unquestionably, there were people who were believed to throw curses about. Whether that is really witchcraft is another question. There were also pagans, but pagans were not usually accused of being witches; they were objects of conversion.
What changes happened in Salem in the 17th century during the Witch hunts?
People who were pagans, wiccans or did witchcraft went underground, and that's why now days you come across people who don't even know what paganism or wicca is and also believe witches and witchcraft is not real. Whereas paganism was there in the VERY beginning so then shouldn't it be more out there? it isn't because of the burning times. Although now Salem is a place where a lot of wiccans, witches and pagans live, they've made it their home, since the burning times died out and more open minded, reasonable people came around.
What is the main diet for pagans?
The same as any other person. There is no special diet for Pagans or Wiccans. Pagans and Wiccans are normal people.As part of a reverence for all life or for reasons of personal choice, some, but certainly not all pagans are vegitarian or even vegan. But as stated above, we are just like everyone else.
How many Wiccans or Pagans or witches are usually in a city?
There is no actually means of accurately numbering how many can be in a city. Most Wiccans and Pagans often live in places where they are simple more comfortable, while others remain in the familial because of sentimental values and memories. Some seek out locations that have a natural and strong elemental affinity to that particular person. The city size and economy also assist in the choosing of where we rest our brooms. Basically we are the same as everyone else, so trying to gauge the number of Wiccans and/or Pagans in a city is similar to gauging African-americans, Asian, Caucasian or even Hispanic citizen. A census would give and marginally accurate number but rarely do these incorporate each individual religious background, grouping Wiccans and Pagans as New Age or Spiritual.
Who celebrated Samhain?
Samhain is an old Gaelic holiday celebrated by Druids, Pagans and Wiccans. It was a celebration of the third and final harvest festival of the year.
Do Wiccans worship Lucifer?
Lucifer is a fallen angel found in the Abrahamic religions. Wiccans are a branch of Paganism. Pagans do not follow the Abrahamic teachings and do not even believe in the existence of Lucifer. Therefore, Wiccans do not worship Lucifer.
Can you have a witch in your family?
Yes, of course you can. But mostly you wont. In fact, any human can turn into a witch. After all, witches are humans who learned how to cast spells, and make potions. And, no, witches are not hags who are evil and believe in Satan.Witches can be Christians, Wiccans, Pagans, Muslims, Hindus, or any religion.So, back to your own question, you COULD have a WITCH in YOUR family.
What are the different types of wizard?
Warlock, wizards, witches and sunnilessions.Conversely,Wizards, at least in the real world, dont exist. The word "warlock" in the Pagan community is an offensive word, meaning "oath breaker".People who practice magick call themselves witches, whether they are male or female, and some call themselves Wiccan*, or Pagan as well.* Please note, Wiccan is not the politically correct term for a witch. It is one of many spiritual paths covered under the umbrella term Pagan (or Paganism).While all Wiccans are Pagan, not all Pagans are Wiccan.Wicca is to Paganism what Catholicism is to Christianity (the most commonly recognised).Not all people who call or consider themselves witches are Wiccan. And not all Wiccans or even Pagans call or consider themselves witches.Another Thought.Wizard is a word used in two basic fashions.- Fictionally: the Harry Potter, Merlin (the character in the fictionalisation of the Arthurian legend), Harry Dresdan and too many others to be listed here.- Realistically:Some performers of stage magic call themselves Wizards.Some practitioners of magic who do not practice magic part of a spiritual path call or consider themselves to be Wizards.There are also adherents to the Merlyn path of Druidism that call and consider themselves Wizards.
