downside of Covens is politics and clicks and then there are the ones that
are i am so pagan then thou.I once did the whole wiccan thing until i got sick of the politics and Then you have to do it this way no you have to do it that way thing
Same here, can't find a kindred or coven anywhere. I did find a little shop in St. Augustine FL. Everythings on the Net. several of the Asatru sites want you to join and pay dues before they tell you anything Q__Q And I was a fluffy Kitty... I was too stupid to run and they came with the Nail clippers. ANYWAYS... um... I agree.
There are a lot of elitists in the pagan faiths, which is sad. Because none of us are better than anyone else. I'm really bothered by that holier-than-thou attitude as it makes it really hard for newcomers to find a welcoming place.
Also, solitary practice is not unusual in witchcraft. Just read the first part of Raymond Buckland's book "Wicca for One" and he talks about it in there.
It took me a minute to figure out what you were talking about; I've never heard the word "coven" pronounced the way you do it. I've always heard it pronounced so that it rhymes with "oven" only with a hard C at the beginning.
Beyond that, some people reach a point in their practice when they have no need to be in a group of any kind, and they also don't feel much of a need to broadcast one's practice too much. It happens with time.
I personally think its best to try to find people around you, I have trouble with this, im only 16 and its SO hard to find anyone who is openly pagan and intelligent enough not to mess me up or work with me! I agree with you completely :P just found your vids by the way, love em!
Theres a shop a few miles from where I live, but its deffinately the only one in town. Its hard being us I guess hehe. But I wouldn't change it for the world =]
Elitists and the ignorant will be found in every path. I know that it can be really annoying and frustrating as you're trying to learn, but it does have some good aspects to it. Taking the time to learn about yourself (as it seems that you're doing) can be much more productive than joining a coven that's already set in their belief pattern. And think about those that know enough to teach, you can almost be sure that they've been swamped with half serious people. It helps to weed them out.
Awesome. Everything you said has been what I've been thinking the last few months. I totally agree--I am scared to join a coven! I'm a senior like you and I'm considering finding one where I'm going to college but I'm not sure yet! I know that if I do join one, it'll be a lineaged BTW one. But I'm still exploring my beliefs and maybe I'm just better off being a solitary neopagan. Cheers! --Illiezeulette
Good girl i had the burning times forced into my head by a bunch of far right wiccans a long time ago. They were eveil bastards and i am glad that there are many more open and intelligent gentle spiritual people in wicca and or paganism these days. Good fortune and god / goddess bless
There's always great factors of retardation to be found anywhere regardless of subgroup. You gotta try and hold of on the expectations of each encounter, be yourself, but don't expose yourself to situations that feels wrong. Stay true to your heart, and you will be just fine.
Exclusiveness is not cool and I stay clear of all that, there are plentiful of decent people out there, you will find them eventually. Good luck to you!
About what? The fact that you have been banned from Youtube 7 times for preaching intolerance against Pagans, homosexuals or anyone who doesn't agree with your views of Christianity?
Shock, honestly, you've been trying to get people to convert to your version of Christianity for ages now.
Maybe you should try answering questions honestly instead of trying to avoid them?
Like:
If God is a god of love, doesn't that love extend to all, and if so, what need does he have of "hell"?
I do not hate Jesus Christ, nor do I call all Christians ridiculous. I call YOU ridiculous. You are not the spokesperson for every Christian, despite what you may think.
As for my false Gods, they are just as real to me as Christ is to you. You constantly complain that people have a problem with you preaching from the bible. Not at all! It is your respectfulness that gets people riled up. Me? I just find you amusing. Keep on keeping on.
Wow, can't handle a discussion with someone who isn't sucking up to you I take it. I am not sure what I said to warrant being blocked, but you are so crazy that I guess I am not really surprised.
and yea finding a Coven (or Kindred for my sort) is really hard around here (the south) not really much I can do about it, but thats ok I dont like things solitary anyways, when I get outa college i may pursue it more.
Question/idea for next vid: Parents/friends and your beliefs? Do they know? Do they care? etc...just a random idea.
im not saying i need a coven but in a sense i kinda do just because being alone to practice is nothing like being in a group just like the engery there and being able to talk intelligently with some one who understands what im talking about thats what i want not just the magick part i dont really practice that
I would like to know what specific questions you have, if that's ok.
I can't say I can answer them, but I am questing myself (I am always questing. It's the only way to grow.) ... and would like to bounce some ideas back and forth.
i havent just because im so sketchy about meeting people in real life off the net so many scary things have gone down and it freaks me out to be honest
thank you we do have a unitarian church in my town not sure if it has one of those we do have a pagan pride day though and i think im going to go this year
Father asatruar tend not to deal with teenagers unless they are someones family if you find a kindred who likes you will probably have to prove you arent a wiccan kid with a norse theme
downside of Covens is politics and clicks and then there are the ones that
are i am so pagan then thou.I once did the whole wiccan thing until i got sick of the politics and Then you have to do it this way no you have to do it that way thing
until i was called to Quimbanda and Umbanda
TheCommanderSalamand 1 year ago
Same here, can't find a kindred or coven anywhere. I did find a little shop in St. Augustine FL. Everythings on the Net. several of the Asatru sites want you to join and pay dues before they tell you anything Q__Q And I was a fluffy Kitty... I was too stupid to run and they came with the Nail clippers. ANYWAYS... um... I agree.
DarkNekoXIII 1 year ago
There are a lot of elitists in the pagan faiths, which is sad. Because none of us are better than anyone else. I'm really bothered by that holier-than-thou attitude as it makes it really hard for newcomers to find a welcoming place.
This is why I work alone in my practice.
AkumaXKami 2 years ago
Also, solitary practice is not unusual in witchcraft. Just read the first part of Raymond Buckland's book "Wicca for One" and he talks about it in there.
autumnwindwalker 2 years ago
It took me a minute to figure out what you were talking about; I've never heard the word "coven" pronounced the way you do it. I've always heard it pronounced so that it rhymes with "oven" only with a hard C at the beginning.
Beyond that, some people reach a point in their practice when they have no need to be in a group of any kind, and they also don't feel much of a need to broadcast one's practice too much. It happens with time.
autumnwindwalker 2 years ago
I personally think its best to try to find people around you, I have trouble with this, im only 16 and its SO hard to find anyone who is openly pagan and intelligent enough not to mess me up or work with me! I agree with you completely :P just found your vids by the way, love em!
Theres a shop a few miles from where I live, but its deffinately the only one in town. Its hard being us I guess hehe. But I wouldn't change it for the world =]
xx
kelsbennett 2 years ago
It depends on where you are in the world, here in denmark we have thousands of us who live openly with our religion
Haakethecurly 2 years ago
Elitists and the ignorant will be found in every path. I know that it can be really annoying and frustrating as you're trying to learn, but it does have some good aspects to it. Taking the time to learn about yourself (as it seems that you're doing) can be much more productive than joining a coven that's already set in their belief pattern. And think about those that know enough to teach, you can almost be sure that they've been swamped with half serious people. It helps to weed them out.
RosesofAmber 2 years ago
Awesome. Everything you said has been what I've been thinking the last few months. I totally agree--I am scared to join a coven! I'm a senior like you and I'm considering finding one where I'm going to college but I'm not sure yet! I know that if I do join one, it'll be a lineaged BTW one. But I'm still exploring my beliefs and maybe I'm just better off being a solitary neopagan. Cheers! --Illiezeulette
illiezeulette 2 years ago
Good girl i had the burning times forced into my head by a bunch of far right wiccans a long time ago. They were eveil bastards and i am glad that there are many more open and intelligent gentle spiritual people in wicca and or paganism these days. Good fortune and god / goddess bless
BespokeGroupUK 2 years ago
There's always great factors of retardation to be found anywhere regardless of subgroup. You gotta try and hold of on the expectations of each encounter, be yourself, but don't expose yourself to situations that feels wrong. Stay true to your heart, and you will be just fine.
Exclusiveness is not cool and I stay clear of all that, there are plentiful of decent people out there, you will find them eventually. Good luck to you!
Varghjarta 2 years ago
You should visit my channel I did a radio show on Paganism and Wicca. You will be Shocked, so to speak.
shockofgod 2 years ago
About what? The fact that you have been banned from Youtube 7 times for preaching intolerance against Pagans, homosexuals or anyone who doesn't agree with your views of Christianity?
Shock, honestly, you've been trying to get people to convert to your version of Christianity for ages now.
Maybe you should try answering questions honestly instead of trying to avoid them?
Like:
If God is a god of love, doesn't that love extend to all, and if so, what need does he have of "hell"?
GaijinWizard 2 years ago 2
Oh, Shock, is there no limit to your ridiculousness? Pagans who reject your path do not do so out of ignorance of it.
joyinacceptance 2 years ago
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You worship false Gods and hate Jesus Christ and call Christians ridiculous? Wow satan has really gotten to you its sad.
shockofgod 2 years ago
I do not hate Jesus Christ, nor do I call all Christians ridiculous. I call YOU ridiculous. You are not the spokesperson for every Christian, despite what you may think.
As for my false Gods, they are just as real to me as Christ is to you. You constantly complain that people have a problem with you preaching from the bible. Not at all! It is your respectfulness that gets people riled up. Me? I just find you amusing. Keep on keeping on.
joyinacceptance 2 years ago
*disrespectfulness, which is claiming to not be an actual word, so lack of respect.
joyinacceptance 2 years ago
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Your name is joyinacceptance yet you reject Christ. How Ironic..even your youtube name is in error.
shockofgod 2 years ago
Wow, can't handle a discussion with someone who isn't sucking up to you I take it. I am not sure what I said to warrant being blocked, but you are so crazy that I guess I am not really surprised.
joyinacceptance 2 years ago
ehh..........sounds like the words of a foolish Christian.
Don't get my wrong I'm christian as well but were taught to respect all and there ideas on things. you make us look bad...
VILeonidasV 2 years ago
Best of luck graduating!
and yea finding a Coven (or Kindred for my sort) is really hard around here (the south) not really much I can do about it, but thats ok I dont like things solitary anyways, when I get outa college i may pursue it more.
Question/idea for next vid: Parents/friends and your beliefs? Do they know? Do they care? etc...just a random idea.
redbaron998 2 years ago
im not saying i need a coven but in a sense i kinda do just because being alone to practice is nothing like being in a group just like the engery there and being able to talk intelligently with some one who understands what im talking about thats what i want not just the magick part i dont really practice that
ZydrateAddict1023 2 years ago
I would like to know what specific questions you have, if that's ok.
I can't say I can answer them, but I am questing myself (I am always questing. It's the only way to grow.) ... and would like to bounce some ideas back and forth.
Blessings,
GW
GaijinWizard 2 years ago
you don't really need a coven if you are a real witch
ASHIET22 2 years ago
Hehe, fluffybunnies. I prefer to use more normal terms. I can't believe someone actually says that! It's cute.
gluemonster300 2 years ago
i havent just because im so sketchy about meeting people in real life off the net so many scary things have gone down and it freaks me out to be honest
ZydrateAddict1023 2 years ago
have you tried Facebook groups, there are so many on the groups.
Firstnationwiccan 2 years ago
thank you we do have a unitarian church in my town not sure if it has one of those we do have a pagan pride day though and i think im going to go this year
ZydrateAddict1023 2 years ago
If you have a Unitarian Universalist Church that has a CUPPS group check it out. Blessed Be )O(
jameshandlagu 2 years ago
lol i would prolly be turned down which is the other part that scares me a bit the rejection lol
ZydrateAddict1023 2 years ago
I know what you mean. I'm probably the only Asatruar in a 50 mile radius of my home lol
FatherFalcone3 2 years ago
Father asatruar tend not to deal with teenagers unless they are someones family if you find a kindred who likes you will probably have to prove you arent a wiccan kid with a norse theme
Ofrolvi 2 years ago