Wicca...Mother Nature's Spell

A Look into the not-so-different traditions between Wicca and Christianity, in my opinion.

Wicca is primarily a pagan religion, with roots in Shamanism and a deep true relationship with nature. This religion was started "pre-Christian" time and is primarily a Celtic tradition. Christianity is a spiritual religion as well, that uses God, Jesus, the saints in place of nature. Both actually have very similar traits, that many do not realize. I decided to write this piece after reading several debates on a message board. I researched the information for myself, combined it with my own beliefs, experiences and knowledge, to come up with what I hope will be an understandable editorial.

My earlier childhood years, I was raised in a home where Wicca beliefs, white witchcraft and nature were respected. A little later down the road, my parents converted to Christianity, becoming "born again" Christians. I often have had people say to me, "Oh, that must have been confusing to you". I would simply reply with a no. I found the two religions to be somewhat similar in nature, no pun intended.

As I grew older, got married and had children, we adopted the Christian lifestyle, coming and going from it as many Christians do. I feel it left my children with a solid up-bringing though. Even during my church days, I felt very drawn to the Wiccan beliefs. Not really understanding it in any certain depth, I just remembered it being a very calm lifestyle. Today, I find myself still reading about it, researching it and respecting the Pagan way, without disturbing my "Godly" ways.

I truly believe in the power of the mind. Positive energy and negative energy is very real, whether you believe or not. How many times have you got yourself through a tough situation by staying focused, calm and overall positive? How many times have you felt doomed, and doom happened? It is energy around you that can have this effect on you.