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Would you appreciate a defined spilt between Wicca and Solitary Wicca? |
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Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2008 10:46 am
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Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2008 10:55 am
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Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2009 1:09 pm
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Violet Song jat Shariff Crew
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Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2009 1:49 pm
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Aryain Flames hmm, i agree on that point, tho i do feel there are many Wiccans who feel that if you are not initiated into the religion, then you should not call yourself wiccan, Well, if you were a doctor I'm sure you wouldn't want other people who have not received proper medical training to call themselves a doctor, right? It's kind of the same thing for Wicca; if people have not recieved the proper initiation or training then they should not be calling themselves Wiccan.
Quote: or even a practiotioner of solitary wicca. Because solitary Wicca doesn't actually exist. The rites of Wicca require a coven environment; to try to do them by yourself breaks out of the orthopraxic nature of Wicca and thus the rituals cease to be Wiccan rituals.
Quote: while i feel this to be slightly over the top, i do understand why they get upset about it. so i'm with both sides on this debate. It does seem that way at first; I thought that too for a while. But really they just want their faith to not be twisted and lied about anymore. When Wiccans take their oaths at initiation they swear to defend their faith, even should it cost them their life. So it's understandable that they are defensive about their faith.
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Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2009 9:06 pm
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Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2009 6:27 pm
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Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2009 6:35 pm
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serena304 okay. i have a queston. what if there is no way to be initiated because of your location? Being in the service of the Lord and Lady of the Isles often requires sacrifice - time, money, etc... It's not a path for everyone. Have you checked out Amber and Jet? It's a Yahoo! Group and mailing list for Seekers and such; you might find something on there.
Quote: like, i know its almost impossible,but what if there is no coven in your area? i live in thonotosassa,floirda,and i do not know many wiccans. i think the clerk at family dollar is because he does wear a pentacle,but am not sure. Check out Amber and Jet. Also...I know a girl who wears a "pentacle" at work as well, but she's more of an odd Catholic xd . The pentacle has some differing meanings for different people. It could just be even that the clerk just likes the way it looks and it doesn't have a spiritual meaning to him/her.
Quote: please feel free to comment and enlighten me. but,i digress. what if we cannot be initiated by someone that actually lives in your area? i dont think we should have to like move because of this. Perhaps initiation is not meant for you right now. You should not expect a coven to spring up in your backyard. When the time is right, and if you are meant to be Wiccan, a teacher will be provided. This doesn't mean you can sit back and wait idly though wink . Just...don't be too anxious when it doesn't look like there's no proper Wiccans close by. I know of a Wiccan who pops into the M&R sometimes and she travels about 4 hours (round-trip) just to be with her coven...so to travel a good distance isn't unusual.
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Violet Song jat Shariff Crew
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Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2009 6:43 pm
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Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2009 7:46 pm
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Violet Song jat Shariff Crew
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Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2009 8:34 pm
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Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 12:51 pm
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Sanguina Cruenta Vice Captain
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Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 11:27 pm
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Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 11:47 am
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doistu So...we often meet the ageless debate of who has and hasn't got the right to call themselves a Wiccan. I understand both sides of the arguement. Initiatated Wiccans want to preserve and protect their beliefs for future generations and initiates in the othropraxic, oath-bound, mystery religion. No reason why they shouldn't do that either. Then again, those who follow many of the beliefs and principles found in Wicca, who choose not to become initiated Wiccans, feel that they should be allowed to adopt the title. I'm suggesting a split. Those who wish to keep to traditional Wicca go by Wiccan. Those who adopt a solitary lifestyle go by Solitary Wiccan. The difference is clear and fewer people will get offended surely? As long as those involved understand what is Wicca and what is Solitary Wicca then who is it harming? Thoughts please. Blessed be xx
Alas, the age-old debate. I need a refresher, anyway. It's been awhile since I've been here, and it's only been lately that I've begun my rituals again (my dauughter keeps me very busy, and now, 've foonud the time to do othher things).
I agree with you; Wiccans within covens who worked hard for their title have a right to preserve said title, but not the right to tell me (and other solitariies) that we have to denounce our title, as well. I've worked just as hard as those withiin a coven, and despite trailing off for a bit (children do that to you), I have not denounced my faith. So long as I keep my beliefs, and do my best to practice it, and continue to study, I will always be a student of the Goddess and God.
So, Solitary Wiccan I am. It doesn't make me anymore or any less Wiccan than those with specific teachings, surrounded by others.
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Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 11:51 am
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