General Off-Topic Discussion

Pyro- Trainee

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- Post n°181
Re: General Off-Topic Discussion
What exactly is Wiccan, Rox? I've read some stuff about on Google, but some contradicts another site.

Estrella- Trainee

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- Post n°182
Re: General Off-Topic Discussion
Hey guys, guess what? I went to the doctor, and he didn't figure anything out. How stupid is that?
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMY!!! <3
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMY!!! <3
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Burning Rose- Trainee

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- Post n°183
Re: General Off-Topic Discussion
Maybe you're just going crazy, Sarvani?
Maybe they need to lock you up in an asylum?
Joking! Just joking.
Maybe they need to lock you up in an asylum?
Joking! Just joking.
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Pyro- Trainee

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- Post n°184
Re: General Off-Topic Discussion
I think that doctor needs to go back to school then. >=[
Thanks Sarvani. *Hugs*
Thanks Sarvani. *Hugs*
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tumadre- Pupil
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- Post n°185
Re: General Off-Topic Discussion
Wiccan is a religion in which people rely on magic/witchcraft/sorcery to overcome everyday obstacles. The witchcraft is said to come from the devil so they're basically Satanists.
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Christina- Admin

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- Post n°186
Re: General Off-Topic Discussion
tumadre wrote:Wiccan is a religion in which people rely on magic/witchcraft/sorcery to overcome everyday obstacles. The witchcraft is said to come from the devil so they're basically Satanists.
Congratulations! You have managed to successfully misdefine/misinterpret the meaning of Wicca. By the way, you should probably leave the explanation of the religion up to those who actually know the gist of it. Roxanne, sorry if I misdefine some of these, I've only read a few books on the subject, certainly not enough to declare myself an expert.
1. Wicca has nothing to do with supernatural powers, everything in the religion revolves around nature.
2. Wiccans are not satanists, they are the same as any other religion. The basic belief system revolves around a God and a Goddess. People who study this religion believe that the idea of having a male and female counterpart balances the idea, since the two balance each other.
3. I would, and I am sure the rest of the admins would, appreciate it if you stopped making fun of people and or flaming a religion. Religion is a very serious discussion and you could really upset someone by calling them a satanist. Roxanne is very kind and you did a great diservice by calling her a satanist. Everyone has their own beliefs and you going around badmouthing them is wrong. Now, I could go on and on about how religion is not a subject to be taken lightly (After all, there are zero-tolerance policies in the religion discussions on neo), but I won't, so please understand where I am coming from.
Anyways, my parents are both Catholics, but I am unsure of my religion. I have studied and read about Wicca and believe in what they believe in but I cannot say that I openly practice the religion. Right now, I guess you could say I am agnostic.
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Kasumi Light- Trainee

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- Post n°187
Re: General Off-Topic Discussion
We're studying the early Christianity, with the Roman empire and stuff, in Social Studies. We were studying gods and goddesses in Language Arts (part of Greek mythology). This is really the first time I'm actually studying Christianity, despite the fact that I am a Christian and I believe in God and stuff. ^-^
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And thus, I switch the topic off to: CHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEZ.
discusskthxbai
Hey, I'm eleven, don't kill me...
And thus, I switch the topic off to: CHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEZ.
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Estrella- Trainee

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- Post n°188
Re: General Off-Topic Discussion
....What's an asylum? ;-;
Where's Sky when I need him? D:
Nat, I don't even know how to discuss what you suggested. How about something else like....ummm.....What are you all doing over the holidays? ( I have a feeling we already asked this question, but oh well. >-< )
Where's Sky when I need him? D:
Nat, I don't even know how to discuss what you suggested. How about something else like....ummm.....What are you all doing over the holidays? ( I have a feeling we already asked this question, but oh well. >-< )
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Burning Rose- Trainee

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- Post n°189
Re: General Off-Topic Discussion
An asylum is the official place for crazy people( alot of the times, the crazies are halucinating). But, I am not really thinking that you belong there, Sarvani.
I have absolutly no idea what I'm doing over the holidays.
Oh, Guise, guess what!!!! I've started a joint story on Neo!!!. It's my first ever joint.
I have absolutly no idea what I'm doing over the holidays.
Oh, Guise, guess what!!!! I've started a joint story on Neo!!!. It's my first ever joint.
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Ayakella- Pupil

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- Post n°190
Re: General Off-Topic Discussion
Hmm...
I am staying home for Christmas and going to my cousins for the New Year. But right now I just finished my science exam! Yay me! =P
If I'm not right, please forgive me, but Wiccan is mainly based off of appreciating the natural world and embracing life itself. At least, I think that it boils down to that.
I am staying home for Christmas and going to my cousins for the New Year. But right now I just finished my science exam! Yay me! =P
If I'm not right, please forgive me, but Wiccan is mainly based off of appreciating the natural world and embracing life itself. At least, I think that it boils down to that.

Roxanne- Admin

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- Post n°191
Re: General Off-Topic Discussion
I will, as a member, ignore the comment made regarding my religion and press on to explain what it really is. However, as an admin, I will deal with the post and the member as neccesary.
That's from a very reliable site I use from my studies and such. I tried explaining in my own words but it didn't work too well and seemed a little confusing.
What's important, mainly to answer Pyro as to why two sites contradicted each other - Ask 10 wiccans a question and you'll get 10 different answers because not one Wiccan will do everything the same as another unless they are in a coven and even then you may find some differences in the way they do things - craft and magic wise.
Wiccans go on the basis of: "An ye harm none, do what ye will" which basically means you can do what you want as long as it doesn't hurt anyone.
The spells and "magic" Wiccans use are to help in things such as healing and studying. (i.e. you can't do a spell to help you pass exams and expect to pass without doing any revision just because you have done that spell. hence the magic word help.)
It gets a little more complicated and I don't really have the time to go any deeper hopefully that clears quite a lot up though. ^-^ If you have any more questions I'll be happy to answer them =D
I'm going away for Christmas and so you will all see another drop in my activity. ;-;
Wicca is a Neo-Pagan religion with many traditions that date to pre-Christian (and prehistoric) Earth religions. It's roots are founded in a deep respect for nature and the knowledge that we do not have the right to exploit it for our own gain. You will find conservation and ecology, very dear to the heart of Wiccans. Wiccans believe, as in all Neo-Pagan religions, that both animate and inanimate objects possess a spirit which forms part of the Whole. Wiccans celebrate the life-forces of nature as personified by the Goddess and her consort, the God. Wiccans are historically very independent people who seek truth from within through rituals, meditation, magic, studying and communing with nature. Wiccans respect the right of everyone to worship in their own way. Believing that everyone must find their own path.
That's from a very reliable site I use from my studies and such. I tried explaining in my own words but it didn't work too well and seemed a little confusing.
What's important, mainly to answer Pyro as to why two sites contradicted each other - Ask 10 wiccans a question and you'll get 10 different answers because not one Wiccan will do everything the same as another unless they are in a coven and even then you may find some differences in the way they do things - craft and magic wise.
Wiccans go on the basis of: "An ye harm none, do what ye will" which basically means you can do what you want as long as it doesn't hurt anyone.
The spells and "magic" Wiccans use are to help in things such as healing and studying. (i.e. you can't do a spell to help you pass exams and expect to pass without doing any revision just because you have done that spell. hence the magic word help.)
It gets a little more complicated and I don't really have the time to go any deeper hopefully that clears quite a lot up though. ^-^ If you have any more questions I'll be happy to answer them =D
I'm going away for Christmas and so you will all see another drop in my activity. ;-;

Estrella- Trainee

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- Post n°192
Re: General Off-Topic Discussion
Noez, your drops in activity suck. D: Speakig of drops in activity, mine will drop for a bit next week because I have exams. On Friday I don't, so you'll see me online, but I might not be able to go online the other days. On Saturday I'll be flying to the states, so you won't see me then either. >.>
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Kasumi Light- Trainee

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- Post n°193
Re: General Off-Topic Discussion
Sa-chan, you're coming to visit me! Ohio, rite? =D

Pyro- Trainee

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- Post n°194
Re: General Off-Topic Discussion
Thanks for the explanations, Guys. =3 And thanks for explaining why the sites were different, Rox. =) Which site do you use?

Estrella- Trainee

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- Post n°195
Re: General Off-Topic Discussion
Yes Kasumi-chan, I'mma going to Ohio. ;D
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