fuckyfuckerfuckingmcfuckfuck69 wrote:
Again, I find wicca/paganism/druidism to be complete bullshit. Most wicans/pagans take little parts of obscure religions and use it like theyre original. Not trying to be a dick to anyone here, just kinda expressing my feelings.
No offense taken . I guess that’s why I’m more of a “druidic path” merged with Celtic reconstructionism. I don’t trust any pagan path or group (at least ones that use Celtic traditions) that claim to follow “ancient” traditions. The greater part of Celtic religious knowledge is completely lost to us.
There have been a few things passed down through folklore and other sources, but it’s very much like trying to put together a puzzle where a lot of pieces are missing.
fuckyfuckerfuckingmcfuckfuck69 wrote:
well, I get that, but some people are like” This ritual is neo norse, this one is celtic, this one is sumerian blah blublah blublah”
I completely get what you’re saying, and actually, that isnt a bad philosophy.
And, Ive been meaning to do this for a while, sorry for being a jackass when I was just starting out as a memnber.
Nah most “rituals” are modern - maybe based on a few older traditions, but it’s difficult to know the origin. We really don’t have sufficient information to show how they conducted religious ceremonies in Celtic cultures, except, again maybe a few bits of information from folklore.
We have a few writings from Greek and Roman sources, but as those writings have proved unreliable on other topics, it’s not possible to know if they correctly portrayed religious rites.
There’s nothing wrong with practicing modern rituals to express and connect with ideas that are far older, but it’s just good to have as much information as possible about what you’re doing.
Anyhow, speaking of this - there’s an event going on at the university that I want to attend, and I’d better get going .
ChaosSpartan wrote:
Wicca is stupid. And total crap.
...Adding another person to the total of those who make ignorant statements based on absolutely no knowledge.
I don’t necessarily agree with parts of Wicca. But I have respect for those who choose to practice it. And I also make sure I’m informed on a subject before making a statement about it . And if I DO make a statement, I make sure I back it up with something.
(*cough* funny thing is if someone went and made the statement “Christianity is crap” I would be getting multiple reports right now)
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Etain wrote:
ChaosSpartan wrote:
Wicca is stupid. And total crap.
...Adding another person to the total of those who make ignorant statements based on absolutely no knowledge.
I don’t necessarily agree with parts of Wicca. But I have respect for those who choose to practice it. And I also make sure I’m informed on a subject before making a statement about it . And if I DO make a statement, I make sure I back it up with something.
(*cough* funny thing is if someone went and made the statement “Christianity is crap” I would be getting multiple reports right now)
I’ve read up on Wicca. I don’t make ignorant statement very often. And I actually do think its crap.
ChaosSpartan wrote:
Wicca is stupid. And total crap.
...Adding another person to the total of those who make ignorant statements based on absolutely no knowledge.
I don’t necessarily agree with parts of Wicca. But I have respect for those who choose to practice it. And I also make sure I’m informed on a subject before making a statement about it . And if I DO make a statement, I make sure I back it up with something.
(*cough* funny thing is if someone went and made the statement “Christianity is crap” I would be getting multiple reports right now)
I’ve read up on Wicca. I don’t make ignorant statement very often. And I actually do think its crap.
I’m basing that on the fact that you’ve made a blanket statement without anything to actually back you up.
I’d also like to remind you about this rule on the forums:
“Debate is welcome, even heated debates, ie. about religion; but you have no right, or permission, to post inflamatory or clearly rediculous allegations against certain religons etc.“
You are more than welcome to debate, take issue with, etc. certain religions, but please refrain from making derogatory comments.
. I guess that’s why I’m more of a “druidic path” merged with Celtic reconstructionism. I don’t trust any pagan path or group (at least ones that use Celtic traditions) that claim to follow “ancient” traditions. The greater part of Celtic religious knowledge is completely lost to us.
. And if I DO make a statement, I make sure I back it up with something.
