Originally posted by King Kandy
But surely adherents have a reason for preferring this religion over others. Especially since most are converts from different religions.
I'm sure it fits better with their personal view of life. This is based on the idea the we come into life with a personal view of life, and then are exposed to life.
Originally posted by Shakyamunison
I'm sure it fits better with their personal view of life. This is based on the idea the we come into life with a personal view of life, and then are exposed to life.
Originally posted by King Kandy
Thank you for providing the most absurdly general and unhelpful answer you possibly could have. No shit people join the religion that fits their views the best, i'm wondering what 'view' that would be in this case.
Then I am baffled how you found ~Bun Bun~'s answer to not be helpful. She gave you the view...
The view and the value are not the same thing.
Originally posted by King Kandy
She told me what they believe in... I am questioning why anyone would feel those beliefs were the best option for them.
What are you looking for? The answer to your question is obvious: if they were not raised in the religion, then there is something in the religion that fits their world view better then their original religion (if they had one).
Originally posted by Shakyamunison
What are you looking for? The answer to your question is obvious: if they were not raised in the religion, then there is something in the religion that fits their world view better then their original religion (if they had one).
What, specifically, in Wicca appeals to people?
Originally posted by Shakyamunison
What are you looking for? The answer to your question is obvious: if they were not raised in the religion, then there is something in the religion that fits their world view better then their original religion (if they had one).
It obviously depends on the person finding the appeal.
Most common reasons are likely to be that they apreciate nature based spirituality and the relationship with the natural world involved in it; the ethos based on the celebration of life on earth (not in heaven) and personal freedom; celebration of sexualityand and the idea of sex as sacred; cultivation of inner strengh and apreciation for the moral virtues espoused by these cults.
Originally posted by King Kandy
Yes... and that "something" would happen to be?
I can't speak for other people, but the simple reason I because a Buddhist was because Christianity failed for me, and Buddhism works for me. The part that I am not saying in that statement (because it is difficult to express) is the failed or works part. Let me put it another way; When I was a Christian, I tried very hard to learn all that I could, but the more I learned the less sense the belief made. I got to the point were I just walked away. Later in life I found Buddhism, and the more I learned, the more it made sense. Perhaps I am not unique, and that people gravitate to different religions because the structure of the belief better matched the way they think. What I am trying to get at is idea that there is nothing wrong with the way Christians think, but Buddhism works better for me. Perhaps people who became Wicca think differently then people who do not.
I didn't realize what you were looking for.
If it helps...
I have friends in this religion and as I have stated I'm quite fascinated with it aswell. What I personally see drawling people to it is for one, the acceptance.
Within the Wiccan family one does not judge others on their views or way of life. Also I have seen others be involved in another religion along with Wicca. Theres no concrete views you must believe in.
The acceptance is also what drawls the so called "reblious" teens. Sure they may adapt a dark style because they think its cool but, that is hardly a prerequisite of becoming Wiccan.
A side note. One who wants to join a coven or even not so, normally studys for a year before even being truly apart of Wicca. But it's all choice.
Originally posted by 753
It obviously depends on the person finding the appeal.Most common reasons are likely to be that they apreciate nature based spirituality and the relationship with the natural world involved in it; the ethos based on the celebration of life on earth (not in heaven) and personal freedom; celebration of sexualityand and the idea of sex as sacred; cultivation of inner strengh and apreciation for the moral virtues espoused by these cults.
Yes yes yes.
@ Shakyamunison: Buddhism is another one of my favorites, I just haven't dived into as much as Wicca. Yet.
Sorry for the double post. But, I saw theres another thread on this. Maybe King Kandy, you'd like too see if anything helps you and your question.