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Originally posted by AfterInfinity
reply to post by Cuervo
Originally posted by Cuervo
Originally posted by sealing
When I wake up in the morning I think....
What's going to get me today?
Police "accidentally" shooting me?
Car accident?
Tornado? as I live in central Texas.
Maybe a lunatic is on the loose? Again I live in Texas.
Terror event ? See above
Or witchcraft ??
Yep witches are my biggest worry.
That's the irony here. The OP has no real threat from witches but witches have to live in daily fear of the type of sociopath behavior proudly demonstrated by people with his convictions.
I like to live fearlessly and, if fact, one of my goals in life is to get others to live openly and honestly in regards to their personal beliefs but sometimes I'm wondering if we haven't really made the progress that we like to say we've made. This thread is a perfect illustration that there are still dangerous people out there.
Are you kidding? The type of prejudice and oppression that we're used to reading about in the history books never really went away. It just went underground long enough for wounds to heal over, then changed faces and spread itself through the shadows. Division is far too powerful a tool to just be stomped out. It had to be tranquilized, programmed, and controlled. The stuff we're seeing here, on the forum, in this thread...it's useful. Terrible to say, but it is. It's a magnificent weapon in the right hands. That's what we read about in history. The most horrible thing about the human species is how awfully, awfully easy it is to convince us to kill one another. But the worst part of it is that we will believe we are doing the right thing. We will believe that murder is a necessary act. We will believe that our fellow man must be exterminated for one reason or another.
Call it righteousness, call it duty, call it whatever you like. Personally, I call it mechanics. Isolate the most potentially threatening elements of society and eliminate any practices that stand a decent chance of validating them. Virus protection software. Unfortunately, this "virus protection software" functions as a filtering mechanism by which to purify the virtues of society. We want to be perfect. We want to be superior. We want to be a unified mass, a synchronous entity, that lives only to amass, consume, and expand at the behest of a mysterious authoritative figure that desires to convert all of reality to little more than an extension of itself - for the "greater good". What other reason do we have to exist? We've been convinced that this authoritative figure is what we always should have been. And now we're fighting for a taste, just a taste of what it is to be IT. That's what this game is about...converting reality until all of existence, including ourselves, has become an exact reproduction of what our mysterious ruler is. Sounds pretty judicious, doesn't it? Haha. What a freakin' joke. Our willingness to swallow that bargain and allow ourselves to be hooked like fish really scares me.
And this mentality we are witnessing in this thread is a symptom of that system. You get people like Thruthseek3r who are willing to go to such great and terrible lengths to see such a misguided system completed. We must eradicate all dissidents, lest the mission objective be compromised. We must prevent individual independence lest the gears of the great clock learn how much they really don't need the clock to be happy.
This is military strategy, people.edit on 15-8-2013 by AfterInfinity because: (no reason given)
It's not false, though.
You remind me of a pessimist version of myself and I often find myself agreeing with much of what you say but I do see silver linings.
I personally DO need God to be happy, I am here to fulfill our plan for me, not to pursue my own "freedom".
- The confusion is between Witchcraft and Blood Magic, two which are completely different (see sources for details)
Body piercing can also be part of a blood ritual. Though piercing does not always cause bleeding, it certainly can. Piercing has been practiced in a number of indigenous cultures throughout the world, usually as a symbolic rite of passage, a symbolic death and rebirth, an initiation, or for reasons of magical protection
Blood rituals often involve a symbolic death and rebirth, as literal bodily birth involves bleeding. Blood is typically seen as very powerful, and sometimes as unclean. Blood sacrifice is sometimes considered by the practitioners of prayer, ritual magic, and spell casting to intensify the power of such activities.
Originally posted by spartacus699
reply to post by arpgme
Well our opinions differ greatly but witches certainly aren't tapping into God's power that's for sure. So what are they tapping into
Originally posted by AfterInfinity
reply to post by Em2013
- The confusion is between Witchcraft and Blood Magic, two which are completely different (see sources for details)
Gimme a sec...
Body piercing can also be part of a blood ritual. Though piercing does not always cause bleeding, it certainly can. Piercing has been practiced in a number of indigenous cultures throughout the world, usually as a symbolic rite of passage, a symbolic death and rebirth, an initiation, or for reasons of magical protection
Blood rituals often involve a symbolic death and rebirth, as literal bodily birth involves bleeding. Blood is typically seen as very powerful, and sometimes as unclean. Blood sacrifice is sometimes considered by the practitioners of prayer, ritual magic, and spell casting to intensify the power of such activities.
en.wikipedia.org...
Holy crow, Batman! This sounds really familiar! Or it should, anyway.
So are we saying that the crucifixion of Jesus could be considered blood magic? Wow! Look how the tables just turned! By the way, someone should pick up that phone...
...BECAUSE WE ****ING CALLED IT!!!edit on 15-8-2013 by AfterInfinity because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by Em2013
I think there's really no point in continuing this thread, there's obviously a lot of hate without any room for reason and this thread just seems like an anti-witch thread which is probably against the rules, specifically if it involves "irradiation".
- There was plenty of sources provided to state that Wicca is about love and not hate.
- The Karma rule may not really make sense but it's a Wiccan thing, so deal with it.
- The confusion is between Witchcraft and Blood Magic, two which are completely different (see sources for details)
- The purpose of this thread is clearly to bash witchcraft and everyone that practices it, in a threatening manner no less
- Witches don't need to be Wiccans, and they don't need to not believe in Jesus or God, so forget about using that as an excuse
- There's no reasoning in this thread. When there are sources about the truth about a particular way of life, it immediately gets dismissed.
All I hear in this thread is a bunch of crying instead of a civilized conversation. I was hoping that this thread would be a fun topic to maturely discuss but it's clear that OP doesn't care what any of us have to say, but rather want to continue ranting. I'm pretty sure that this thread will likely just continue to escalate and for the sake of what this thread has become (a lot of rants/bashing/hate). Oh well, if Karma exists, you'll find out first-hand.
Originally posted by arpgme
reply to post by EarthCitizen23
And yet religious people claim their god is "Love" or "Mercy" when they want people to die by fire just because they don't have the belief systems.
This is why I am starting to like Christians and religious people less and less.
People have the right to worship Satan if they want. People have the right to believe in Nature if they want. People have the right to use Magic if they want.
That is one of the main virtues of America and The Western World - Freedom of Religion.
If they don't like it, they can go live in a religious society without freedom of religious instead of trying to corrupt the free-world.
Originally posted by rawheroine
Originally posted by Em2013
I think there's really no point in continuing this thread, there's obviously a lot of hate without any room for reason and this thread just seems like an anti-witch thread which is probably against the rules, specifically if it involves "irradiation".
- There was plenty of sources provided to state that Wicca is about love and not hate.
- The Karma rule may not really make sense but it's a Wiccan thing, so deal with it.
- The confusion is between Witchcraft and Blood Magic, two which are completely different (see sources for details)
- The purpose of this thread is clearly to bash witchcraft and everyone that practices it, in a threatening manner no less
- Witches don't need to be Wiccans, and they don't need to not believe in Jesus or God, so forget about using that as an excuse
- There's no reasoning in this thread. When there are sources about the truth about a particular way of life, it immediately gets dismissed.
All I hear in this thread is a bunch of crying instead of a civilized conversation. I was hoping that this thread would be a fun topic to maturely discuss but it's clear that OP doesn't care what any of us have to say, but rather want to continue ranting. I'm pretty sure that this thread will likely just continue to escalate and for the sake of what this thread has become (a lot of rants/bashing/hate). Oh well, if Karma exists, you'll find out first-hand.
There's no bashing or violence here. Only critiques and opinions - you gotta problem with that? Man, enough with the talk of martyrdom - you Wiccans are worse than the Christians when it comes to that. Wake up.
You guys aren't much for nuance or critical thinking, are you? "If it says that We Are Good on the Official Witch Marquee Sign™, then We Are Good, So Shut Up!" (Y'know, all religions sound great in their official statements, don't they, kids! And if your religion is so great - why be so defensive? Why come onto a thread that is opposed to your beliefs to fight? Isn't your motto "Do what thou wilt (and supposedly, that it harm none)" Someone having a differing opinion about your belief system does not equal a threat!)
People also have the right to be critical of your religion, especially when those who practice witchcraft tend to be very, uh, let's say...pushy. If you practice witchcraft, you had better be confining it to yourself and consenting parties only. The moment you cast a spell for/against anyone else, you have overstepped your bounds.
It doesn't reflect very well on you all's respect for "freedom" when you won't allow the OP and others their own opinion on religion! Take a long, hard gaze in your Magick Mirrors™, kids....
Originally posted by resoe26
Originally posted by rawheroine
Originally posted by Em2013
I think there's really no point in continuing this thread, there's obviously a lot of hate without any room for reason and this thread just seems like an anti-witch thread which is probably against the rules, specifically if it involves "irradiation".
- There was plenty of sources provided to state that Wicca is about love and not hate.
- The Karma rule may not really make sense but it's a Wiccan thing, so deal with it.
- The confusion is between Witchcraft and Blood Magic, two which are completely different (see sources for details)
- The purpose of this thread is clearly to bash witchcraft and everyone that practices it, in a threatening manner no less
- Witches don't need to be Wiccans, and they don't need to not believe in Jesus or God, so forget about using that as an excuse
- There's no reasoning in this thread. When there are sources about the truth about a particular way of life, it immediately gets dismissed.
All I hear in this thread is a bunch of crying instead of a civilized conversation. I was hoping that this thread would be a fun topic to maturely discuss but it's clear that OP doesn't care what any of us have to say, but rather want to continue ranting. I'm pretty sure that this thread will likely just continue to escalate and for the sake of what this thread has become (a lot of rants/bashing/hate). Oh well, if Karma exists, you'll find out first-hand.
There's no bashing or violence here. Only critiques and opinions - you gotta problem with that? Man, enough with the talk of martyrdom - you Wiccans are worse than the Christians when it comes to that. Wake up.
You guys aren't much for nuance or critical thinking, are you? "If it says that We Are Good on the Official Witch Marquee Sign™, then We Are Good, So Shut Up!" (Y'know, all religions sound great in their official statements, don't they, kids! And if your religion is so great - why be so defensive? Why come onto a thread that is opposed to your beliefs to fight? Isn't your motto "Do what thou wilt (and supposedly, that it harm none)" Someone having a differing opinion about your belief system does not equal a threat!)
People also have the right to be critical of your religion, especially when those who practice witchcraft tend to be very, uh, let's say...pushy. If you practice witchcraft, you had better be confining it to yourself and consenting parties only. The moment you cast a spell for/against anyone else, you have overstepped your bounds.
It doesn't reflect very well on you all's respect for "freedom" when you won't allow the OP and others their own opinion on religion! Take a long, hard gaze in your Magick Mirrors™, kids....
In my opinion (MINE EXCLUSIVELY), anyone who says they are "wiccan", seem to be a bit on hipster status. As if they want to look different and hip. Almost like attention seeking.
I'm all for being different (in an artistic sense) but with a religion? naaaaaa. eff that.
Originally posted by rawheroine
There's no bashing or violence here. Only critiques and opinions - you gotta problem with that? Man, enough with the talk of martyrdom - you Wiccans are worse than the Christians when it comes to that. Wake up.
Originally posted by rawheroine
People also have the right to be critical of your religion, especially when those who practice witchcraft tend to be very, uh, let's say...pushy.
Originally posted by rawheroineIf you practice witchcraft, you had better be confining it to yourself and consenting parties only. The moment you cast a spell for/against anyone else, you have overstepped your bounds.
Originally posted by rawheroine
It doesn't reflect very well on you all's respect for "freedom" when you won't allow the OP and others their own opinion on religion! Take a long, hard gaze in your Magick Mirrors™, kids....
Originally posted by resoe26
You know man, when you speak of a group... make sure you say "Some religious people" in lieu of "religious people" so you're not grouping EVERY SINGLE ONE of them together.
In my opinion (MINE EXCLUSIVELY), anyone who says they are "wiccan", seem to be a bit on hipster status. As if they want to look different and hip.
Originally posted by Em2013
I think there's really no point in continuing this thread, there's obviously a lot of hate without any room for reason and this thread just seems like an anti-witch thread which is probably against the rules, specifically if it involves "irradiation".
- There was plenty of sources provided to state that Wicca is about love and not hate.
- The Karma rule may not really make sense but it's a Wiccan thing, so deal with it.
- The confusion is between Witchcraft and Blood Magic, two which are completely different (see sources for details)
- The purpose of this thread is clearly to bash witchcraft and everyone that practices it, in a threatening manner no less
- Witches don't need to be Wiccans, and they don't need to not believe in Jesus or God, so forget about using that as an excuse
- There's no reasoning in this thread. When there are sources about the truth about a particular way of life, it immediately gets dismissed.
All I hear in this thread is a bunch of crying instead of a civilized conversation. I was hoping that this thread would be a fun topic to maturely discuss but it's clear that OP doesn't care what any of us have to say, but rather want to continue ranting. I'm pretty sure that this thread will likely just continue to escalate and for the sake of what this thread has become (a lot of rants/bashing/hate). Oh well, if Karma exists, you'll find out first-hand.