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Originally posted by Eidolon23
Originally posted by resoe26
You know man, when you speak of a group... make sure you say "Some religious people" in lieu of "religious people" so you're not grouping EVERY SINGLE ONE of them together.
Appx. 3 minutes later, makes the following sweeping generalization:
In my opinion (MINE EXCLUSIVELY), anyone who says they are "wiccan", seem to be a bit on hipster status. As if they want to look different and hip.
"I was into dressing up like a renfaire extra before it was cool. Oh wait, that's right, IT'S NEVER BEEN COOL."
Your opinion (and I daresay it is yours exclusively, have you actually met a hipster or a Wiccan?) is bizarre and inaccurate. Which is fine, make all the ludicrous generalizations you like, but maybe you should think twice before scolding others for doing the same.
Originally posted by resoe26
Originally posted by Eidolon23
Originally posted by resoe26
You know man, when you speak of a group... make sure you say "Some religious people" in lieu of "religious people" so you're not grouping EVERY SINGLE ONE of them together.
Appx. 3 minutes later, makes the following sweeping generalization:
In my opinion (MINE EXCLUSIVELY), anyone who says they are "wiccan", seem to be a bit on hipster status. As if they want to look different and hip.
"I was into dressing up like a renfaire extra before it was cool. Oh wait, that's right, IT'S NEVER BEEN COOL."
Your opinion (and I daresay it is yours exclusively, have you actually met a hipster or a Wiccan?) is bizarre and inaccurate. Which is fine, make all the ludicrous generalizations you like, but maybe you should think twice before scolding others for doing the same.
When did I scold you? I assume your "wiccan". That's cool sir pentagram or whatever. Wiccan is club for magic the gathering players right? just kidding...
Originally posted by AfterInfinity
reply to post by Cuervo
No, no. Christianity does push the exclusivity deal, but wicca is more of a personal thing activity, like sexual gratification. It's a very personal, very spiritual connection for a lot of people. It's as tightly knit as the pointer finger of your right hand. Some are more casual with it, like hippies and stuff. They're open, but then they are also a lot more loose and naive with it. Armchair spiritualists and the like. It's a hobby for them. The people I'm talking about are the ones who make it into a lifestyle, a therapy, a practice that they invest time and money and energy in. A practice they actually struggle to improve and hone. They devote themselves like a Buddhist monk devotes himself to meditation.
I can see, and appreciate, that end of the wicca spectrum. I can reconcile it quite easily with the same sort of people who are zealous runners, who cannot go more than a couple of days without jogging a few miles. It's their medicine, their regulatory endeavor that recharges them emotionally and helps them take a break from the chaos in their head. That's not how everyone describes it, but I think most people will understand what I'm talking about. It's a rejuvenating thing, a relaxing thing. It's a therapeutic exercise. But it's also very very personal for some. Some invest the very most inner part of themselves into the practice. Because that's what gives it the power to affect you so deeply. That's you surrendering to yourself.
I don't see what's wrong with that. It's no more dangerous or harmful than reading a book - or rather, writing in your diary.edit on 16-8-2013 by AfterInfinity because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by Eidolon23
Originally posted by resoe26
You know man, when you speak of a group... make sure you say "Some religious people" in lieu of "religious people" so you're not grouping EVERY SINGLE ONE of them together.
Appx. 3 minutes later, makes the following sweeping generalization:
In my opinion (MINE EXCLUSIVELY), anyone who says they are "wiccan", seem to be a bit on hipster status. As if they want to look different and hip.
"I was into dressing up like a renfaire extra before it was cool. Oh wait, that's right, IT'S NEVER BEEN COOL."
Your opinion (and I daresay it is yours exclusively, have you actually met a hipster or a Wiccan?) is bizarre and inaccurate. Which is fine, make all the ludicrous generalizations you like, but maybe you should think twice before scolding others for doing the same.
Originally posted by thruthseek3r
Dear ATsers,
I am making this thread because I believe witchcraft is a thing which is very real and because i beilieve it is time to think about it seriously. From my own personal experiences, I had many occasions which I had some insights with extra-sensorial perception of many kinds to discover later it was witchcraft to a certain exxtent.
I now tell you that in former life from now on, I oppose any kind of witchcraft and I will fight with my heart at it's deepest level in order to stop it any way whatever the cost may be. I learned how bad it is, how it is corrupting our own soul and so it must be prevented to do any further damage to the human race, yet there is still some hope.
It was presented in another thread named Welcome to planet salem how we are involved in this in our everyday life without even realizing it with our repetitive routine and ritual and so on. I suggest you read the thread to find precisely what i am talking about.
I now testify that I Thruthseek3r oppose any former witch or any individual part of witchcraft on a voluntary basis. No matter how much torment I could expose myself to, the ones who are in the known of the matters going on, what is at stake, the energy game of this planet, I tell you your little game of control will come to an end and again I oppose such things. This is for freedom, this is against wickedness, this to end witchcraft.
Thruthseek3r
Originally posted by Argyll
reply to post by thruthseek3r
I now testify that I Thruthseek3r oppose any former witch or any individual part of witchcraft on a voluntary basis. No matter how much torment I could expose myself to, the ones who are in the known of the matters going on, what is at stake, the energy game of this planet, I tell you your little game of control will come to an end and again I oppose such things. This is for freedom, this is against wickedness, this to end witchcraft.
Nice speech.....not quite sure how you posting a bit of a rant and testifying on the internet is going to help "end witchcraft" though
I believe those who practice it knowingly and willingly, and with full intent to cause whatever they are causing, indeed are putting their souls in jeopardy, even if for a time they may seem very powerful to some.
I suppose the idea is to rally other people to his idea. I don't think he mentioned "ending witchcraft" explicitly.
I now testify that I Thruthseek3r oppose any former witch or any individual part of witchcraft on a voluntary basis. No matter how much torment I could expose myself to, the ones who are in the known of the matters going on, what is at stake, the energy game of this planet, I tell you your little game of control will come to an end and again I oppose such things. This is for freedom, this is against wickedness, this to end witchcraft.
Originally posted by Cuervo
Originally posted by thruthseek3r
Dear ATsers,
I am making this thread because I believe witchcraft is a thing which is very real and because i beilieve it is time to think about it seriously.
I take my witchcraft very seriously, thank you very much.
Originally posted by thruthseek3r
From my own personal experiences, I had many occasions which I had some insights with extra-sensorial perception of many kinds to discover later it was witchcraft to a certain exxtent.
Many would consider prayer, faith healing, and other Christian customs as witchcraft, as well.
Originally posted by AfterInfinity
reply to post by BlueLobster
I suppose the idea is to rally other people to his idea. I don't think he mentioned "ending witchcraft" explicitly.
Oh really?
I now testify that I Thruthseek3r oppose any former witch or any individual part of witchcraft on a voluntary basis. No matter how much torment I could expose myself to, the ones who are in the known of the matters going on, what is at stake, the energy game of this planet, I tell you your little game of control will come to an end and again I oppose such things. This is for freedom, this is against wickedness, this to end witchcraft.
You don't read very well.
Originally posted by AfterInfinity
reply to post by BlueLobster
I believe those who practice it knowingly and willingly, and with full intent to cause whatever they are causing, indeed are putting their souls in jeopardy, even if for a time they may seem very powerful to some.
It would be very helpful if you explained your reasons for believing such, instead of just tossing your opinion into the ring like it's good enough without justification.
Originally posted by BlueLobster
Originally posted by AfterInfinity
reply to post by BlueLobster
I suppose the idea is to rally other people to his idea. I don't think he mentioned "ending witchcraft" explicitly.
Oh really?
I now testify that I Thruthseek3r oppose any former witch or any individual part of witchcraft on a voluntary basis. No matter how much torment I could expose myself to, the ones who are in the known of the matters going on, what is at stake, the energy game of this planet, I tell you your little game of control will come to an end and again I oppose such things. This is for freedom, this is against wickedness, this to end witchcraft.
You don't read very well.
And you think this proves he doesn't want to rally other people to his idea ?
I don't think he mentioned "ending witchcraft" explicitly.
Originally posted by AfterInfinity
reply to post by BlueLobster
Originally posted by BlueLobster
Originally posted by AfterInfinity
reply to post by BlueLobster
I suppose the idea is to rally other people to his idea. I don't think he mentioned "ending witchcraft" explicitly.
Oh really?
I now testify that I Thruthseek3r oppose any former witch or any individual part of witchcraft on a voluntary basis. No matter how much torment I could expose myself to, the ones who are in the known of the matters going on, what is at stake, the energy game of this planet, I tell you your little game of control will come to an end and again I oppose such things. This is for freedom, this is against wickedness, this to end witchcraft.
You don't read very well.
And you think this proves he doesn't want to rally other people to his idea ?
My post was in response to your comment here:
I don't think he mentioned "ending witchcraft" explicitly.
I thought that was clear. Then again, you've already demonstrated your reading skills. I'll be sure not to expect so much of you in the future.
Originally posted by BlueLobster
Originally posted by Cuervo
Originally posted by thruthseek3r
Dear ATsers,
I am making this thread because I believe witchcraft is a thing which is very real and because i beilieve it is time to think about it seriously.
I take my witchcraft very seriously, thank you very much.
Originally posted by thruthseek3r
From my own personal experiences, I had many occasions which I had some insights with extra-sensorial perception of many kinds to discover later it was witchcraft to a certain exxtent.
Many would consider prayer, faith healing, and other Christian customs as witchcraft, as well.
I have a feeling you are in fact talking about yourself ? This would be a somewhat useful but also silly counter-defensive attitude of witches toward those who oppose them most, to wit Christians ?
Originally posted by BlueLobster
If you really consider this, then you might perhaps consider putting salt in your soup, or letting yourself feel the wind blowing through your hair, witchcraft as well ?
Originally posted by BlueLobster
I have been here for an hour or so and already I have a clear feeling there are wars being fought here - between witches/wouldbe witches/pro witches - call them what you want - and the other side, the anti-witches - not exclusively of course. But if these antagonisms I have already seen and felt in this thread alone are anything to go by....