This is a revised listing of my beliefs:
1) Hexing/Cursing:
I believe it necessary at times for a stronger measure of spell to be cast against another, more for protection than mere petty childishness. Since beginning my path I have encountered numerous people whom I believe to be "toxic", and dangerous to be around. Sometimes these "toxic" people need to be removed from a situation or from a person, and general, mundane means just won't work. I may at times employ a curse for the following types of people:
-Abusive individual: this could be a family member, partner, whathaveyou
-Rapist: anyone who doesn't understand the word "No"
-Murderer: someone who takes it upon themselves to determine whose life is worth more, theirs or someone elses.
I think to otherwise employ such a powerful act, it should be done because the unthinkable has been done to another. Sometimes some people cannot protect themselves, and a curse is not just something thrown at someone willy-nilly, just because someone felt like doing one or was annoyed. No, a curse should be thoroughly thought out, consequences weighed, and a decision made, determining that this is the right thing to do.
2) The Devil:
My opinion on this individual hasn't changed much since beginning this blog. I still believe this to be a character scapegoat used to blame problems on, rather than facing personal responsibility. It's just so much easier to blame a faceless individual, than to admit you were wrong.
3) Conversion:
I've never been one for conversion. I don't believe in telling other people what they can and cannot believe. If I don't appreciate someone coming up to me and telling me my beliefs are wrong, who am I to do that to someone else? I believe those who feel the need to convert others to their religion or spiritual belief, are not comfortable in their own, and need to prove to themselves that their system is better than another, and need that constant reminder on a consistent basis.
4) God:
I acknowledge the possible existence of different Gods, however now I choose to only honor a Goddess. I haven't felt any sort of pull to any sort of masculine divinity, and feel most comfortable relaying my problems, worries, joys and thanks to my Goddess.
I don't however believe in the Christian concept of God, that he is a jealous individual, demanding his followers to follow him and him alone, yet in the next breath tells his followers to honor his son as well. I also dislike his ideas that those who choose not to follow him, are destined for his form of eternal damnation in which their "devil" resides as caretaker and general punisher. To claim to be an all loving parent figure, shows abusive tendencies if not given his way. What kind of role model is this God to his "children"?
5) Initiation:
Because I am a solitary practitioner, I see no need for initiation. Initiation determines that one is integrated into a group. One cannot integrate themselves into themself. I also do not subscribe to "dedications". A long-winded ceremony planned simply for me...merely determine that I am following a particular "path" today. I needed no "dedication" to determine where my path goes, and when I started, and I need none today.
6) "Skyclad":
For those who choose, this is a perfectly acceptable practice, however it is not one participated in by ALL Pagans, Witches OR Wiccans. Some people just don't feel comfortable enough in their own skin to participate in rituals naked (even though the human body is revered as natural, some people dislike the way they look naked...I am one of them). Regardless of if the human body is celebrated as a beautiful thing, I still will not participate in "skyclad" rituals.
7) Blood:
I used to think that blood was such a sacred thing that it should not be abused by people to enhance spells, curses, whatever. However as the years go on, and beliefs tend to change, I now see that yes, blood IS a powerful substance that CAN indeed enhance one's work, and it's not necessarily a bad thing. It puts more of the caster's essence into the working than mere materials alone. Sometimes a slght boost is needed to ensure proper work.
8) Fictional Works:
I dont' believe it's wrong to enjoy fictional works that depict Pagans and Witches is a not-so-pleasant light, if not completely riddled with errors throughout. I believe it's ok, that so long as one understands that the work IS fiction, it's ok to enjoy. Personally I enjoy watching movies like "The Craft" "Practical Magic" "Hocus Pocus" and "The Good Witch", as well as shows like "Supernatural" and "Charmed".
I understand these movies/programs are entirely fictional with no hint of reality. I KNOW that I cannot perform magic as depicted in such programs, and understand that our world is riddled with limitations.
9) Bloodlines:
I do not believe that one needs to be a part of a certain "bloodline" in order to be a Witch, and that just because someone had a "Witch" in their family doesn't automatically make one a Witch. I believe that in order for one to be a Witch, there are no easy shortcuts, and that if one wants to be a proper Witch (by that I mean no role-playing) one must take the necessary time to learn and apply that knowledge in practice.
10) Dietary Requirements:
I dont' believe that in order to be a Witch or Pagan in general, one must abstain from any form of living food. I believe that one must live healthy in order to be a Human, and that is one of the majro requirements of being a Witch and/or Pagan: to be human. To be healthy means a healthy combination of meat AND vegetables.
I do not subscribe to any nonsenseical ethics stating the cruel nature that is eating meat, and DO subscribe to the ethic that eating vegetables is just as cruel in nature; to the plant as it would be to eat an animal. In order to be healthy, and to obtain the most amount of nutrients in the smallest portion of food, one must have healthy balance. Balance is everything. Wiccans subscribe to the belief in eternal balance: God/Goddess; Light/Dark; Good/Bad; Right/Wrong...so too balance is required in a dietary fashion: Meat/Vegetables.
Ma’iingan
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