Quote:
Have you ever thought of appecting Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior?
I have however he's not the person for me. I feel that he is more of a spiritual teacher along the lines of Sidharta Guatama, or Buddha or even Mathama Ghandi or the Dali Lama however he is not the Mosiach or you call a savior. The Jews understand. As do the Muslims. Also there is a such thing as a Triune Witch or a Witch who believes in the Christian Trinity. Witcraft is not a religion nor is it religious it is a craft, and it is not outlawed in Bible. (Poisoning is however you don't have to be a witch to know how to create poisons with herbs or to poison the wells ~__^)
Quote:
I understand you guys feel as if your pleasing some Deity...
For some it's one deity. For others it's many.
Quote:
But has this "Deity" died for your sins?
Many pagans believe that if we have made any transgressions that we fix them ourselves and are accountable for our actions. We do not need a deity to die for us to know how we messed up.
Quote:
Toke the strikes upon his back so your body could be healed?
We heal ourselves or ask the Gods for help. But we mainly heal ourselves. Or I do.
Quote:
A crown of throwns upon his head so your mind could be cleansed?
That's what meditation is for. ~__^
Quote:
Nails in his hands so whatever you may touch be made hole?
The word you're looking for is whole. A hole is a giant circle that's a few centimeters to a huge meter that can be somewhat deep or very very deep. I don't need a deity to show me how to be whole. I do it on my own with the help of very loving friends whom are my family. I do not burden the Gods with such trifle non-sense.
Quote:
Nails in his feet so where you may walk become holy?
I like walking on the ground especially if it's dirty. It clears my mind and makes me remember where I came from and it helps me remember the past so I can fix the present and have a pleasant future.
stressed Excuse me?! How dare you?! I can assure you that I am 100% female. The term Lady is used as title of respect of those in high authority, monarchy or otherwise. And it's also obvious that I'm wearing a dress and pumps. I would watch yourself if I were you. The next person you mistake for a male could very well smack you.
Quote:
research your Pagan Religion.
Common mistake. Paganism is not one religion. Like Christianity, it is an umbrella term that encompasses many different religions that have many different practices. What makes them pagan is that they are not Muslim, Jewish or Christian.
Quote:
But, you'll be worshipping false Gods.
Perception may be reality however perception varies from person to person. One person may view Jesus as a false God and declare Odhinn to be the true deity.
Quote:
In the end, you'll be calling on the Devil
Ha-Satan is apart of Christian and Jewish canon/mythos. He does not appear in any of the lores I have studied. Unless you count Pan or Cerunnos to name a few horned deities. However they are different than Ha-Satan.
Another misconception. Magick is ceremonial magic that is used in Thelema. Thelema is a religion created by occultist Aleister Crowley. I am not a Thelemite therefore I do not use Magick. The term you're looking for is magic.
Quote:
In the end, your false deities won't be there. There's one true God and one true way to heaven and thats Jesus Christ. Research it.
3nodding Actually Jesus isn't the true God. Why is it that so many of you Christians mistake Yeshua, the creation via Mary's womb, with YHVH the Supreme One?
From what I've seen, you're not very well learned in Paganism. You've listed many misconceptions that other bible shoving religious Christians have. I'm going to assume you barely did research on the subject at hand and just listened to your pastor? All I can say is...bad move. If you want to understand your subject, it's best to do independent research. And to also leave any biases you have aside. The point of this thread was to be educational. Next time ask with an open, and clear mind, and leave all biases you have at the door. (And study the model for Gaia's avis. There is a big difference from a male avi and a female avi. I'll give you a clue, look at the hands. ~__^)
Also, stay far far far away from Silver Ravenwolf. She is what gives Pagans a bad name and a bad rep.
Take the time and do the research. Don't look at articles slanted towards your religion because it can easily pervert the research.
My job here is to teach and to educate. Not to argue.
