Post by Purplewitch on Jun 26, 2011 18:16:12 GMT
So I've been looking for information in books and online about Wicca and Witchcraft and anything else metaphysical. I've come upon a LOT of sites written by Wiccans whom have the issue with "Fluffy Bunnies".
Definition of a Fluffy Bunny: someone, who is generally new to Wicca, who sees the world as bright and light and all things good. The God and Goddess can never do no wrong and are all loving, all positive beings. Also are people who've read 1-2 books on the subject and claim to be Wiccan right away, either because they think it's cool, they are trying to rebel or they are just silly enough to go to the first religion that interests them.
Also see this page: wicca.cnbeyer.com/fluffy.shtml
Now, I'd just like to start off by mentioning that I HATE the term Fluffy Bunnies. I think it's rude and pretentious that people would judge other people so strongly about their religion that they come up with a derogatory name such as Fluffy Bunnies.
BUT!!! - I do kind of agree with the fact that there are a LOT of Wiccans out there whom only see the good in, well, everything.
The God and Goddess are kind, caring and loving beings, but they can also be mean, angry and spiteful. I mean it only makes sense that since Wicca, unlike Christianity, doesn't have one ultimate "all good" deity and one ultimate "all evil" deity (i.e. God and Satan) that the God and Goddess are both equally good and bad.
Quote from wicca.cnbeyer.com/gods.shtml: "As embodiments of the universe, the God and Goddess dwell everywhere and are within everything. This means that while they are many beautiful and bountiful things, they are also the raging storm, the thundering earth, and the sweeping fire. They are joyous birth and wasting disease, because all are part of the natural cycle of life... We are very insistent in that we acknowledge no evil deity. In the interest of balance, how then can we possibly have a deity of goodness? The concept of an ever-benevolent supreme power is a Christian concept, and is in fact not found in historical pagan societies."
Also another great point: "The Rede consists of two simple lines:
An Ye Harm None, Do What Ye Will
The Rede is comprised of eight words, not two. This fact is lost on many, many Wiccans, and I confess I was once among their number. I had become so indoctrinated with the abbreviation "harm none" and was so defensive about criticisms that such a command is impossible to keep, that I missed the forest for the trees.
The Rede does not command us to "harm none". It tells us that any action that will harm none is acceptable.
And what about actions that do cause harm? I do believe "harm least" is generally implied by our desire to harm none. But we also believe in common sense. Consumption of food harms something, yet it is natural to eat. And self-defense, an oft-brought up issue by those arguing against the idea of "harm none," is certainly not banned by the Rede.
"Witches do not believe that true morality consists of observing a list of thou-shalt-nots. Their morality can be summed up in one sentence, "Do what you will, so long as it harms none." This does not mean, however, that witches are pacifists. They say that to allow wrong to flourish unchecked is not 'harming none'. On the contrary, it is harming everybody."1
The Rede is not a law. "Rede" means advice. I doubt human words will ever be able to express a truly perfect law of ethics."
This is the reason why I'm thinking of leaving the Wiccan Rede out of my BOS. I think it's easily misinterpreted to mean that a Witch can't do anything that will harm any thing or any one around her, or else she's a bad Witch.
So where is this all coming from, you ask? Well, there's been a LOT of bullshit in my life lately and I refuse to sit back and just let it happen. To let it happen means that it's going to continue to hurt me and those that I love. HOWEVER - when speaking with people in the Pagan/Wiccan community, I keep getting these comments that I'm about to perform "Black Magic", as if magick could be either black or white.
To me, there is no black magick and no white magick. Magick is just magick. It's the intention of the person whom is doing said magicks that counts!
However, I'm one of the few people who agree with this idea.
So my question to you, all good people here - what do you think of all this? I'm just kind of laying it out there as some food for thought and would love to hear your comments and/or opinions.
purplewitch
Definition of a Fluffy Bunny: someone, who is generally new to Wicca, who sees the world as bright and light and all things good. The God and Goddess can never do no wrong and are all loving, all positive beings. Also are people who've read 1-2 books on the subject and claim to be Wiccan right away, either because they think it's cool, they are trying to rebel or they are just silly enough to go to the first religion that interests them.
Also see this page: wicca.cnbeyer.com/fluffy.shtml
Now, I'd just like to start off by mentioning that I HATE the term Fluffy Bunnies. I think it's rude and pretentious that people would judge other people so strongly about their religion that they come up with a derogatory name such as Fluffy Bunnies.
BUT!!! - I do kind of agree with the fact that there are a LOT of Wiccans out there whom only see the good in, well, everything.
The God and Goddess are kind, caring and loving beings, but they can also be mean, angry and spiteful. I mean it only makes sense that since Wicca, unlike Christianity, doesn't have one ultimate "all good" deity and one ultimate "all evil" deity (i.e. God and Satan) that the God and Goddess are both equally good and bad.
Quote from wicca.cnbeyer.com/gods.shtml: "As embodiments of the universe, the God and Goddess dwell everywhere and are within everything. This means that while they are many beautiful and bountiful things, they are also the raging storm, the thundering earth, and the sweeping fire. They are joyous birth and wasting disease, because all are part of the natural cycle of life... We are very insistent in that we acknowledge no evil deity. In the interest of balance, how then can we possibly have a deity of goodness? The concept of an ever-benevolent supreme power is a Christian concept, and is in fact not found in historical pagan societies."
Also another great point: "The Rede consists of two simple lines:
An Ye Harm None, Do What Ye Will
The Rede is comprised of eight words, not two. This fact is lost on many, many Wiccans, and I confess I was once among their number. I had become so indoctrinated with the abbreviation "harm none" and was so defensive about criticisms that such a command is impossible to keep, that I missed the forest for the trees.
The Rede does not command us to "harm none". It tells us that any action that will harm none is acceptable.
And what about actions that do cause harm? I do believe "harm least" is generally implied by our desire to harm none. But we also believe in common sense. Consumption of food harms something, yet it is natural to eat. And self-defense, an oft-brought up issue by those arguing against the idea of "harm none," is certainly not banned by the Rede.
"Witches do not believe that true morality consists of observing a list of thou-shalt-nots. Their morality can be summed up in one sentence, "Do what you will, so long as it harms none." This does not mean, however, that witches are pacifists. They say that to allow wrong to flourish unchecked is not 'harming none'. On the contrary, it is harming everybody."1
The Rede is not a law. "Rede" means advice. I doubt human words will ever be able to express a truly perfect law of ethics."
This is the reason why I'm thinking of leaving the Wiccan Rede out of my BOS. I think it's easily misinterpreted to mean that a Witch can't do anything that will harm any thing or any one around her, or else she's a bad Witch.
So where is this all coming from, you ask? Well, there's been a LOT of bullshit in my life lately and I refuse to sit back and just let it happen. To let it happen means that it's going to continue to hurt me and those that I love. HOWEVER - when speaking with people in the Pagan/Wiccan community, I keep getting these comments that I'm about to perform "Black Magic", as if magick could be either black or white.
To me, there is no black magick and no white magick. Magick is just magick. It's the intention of the person whom is doing said magicks that counts!
However, I'm one of the few people who agree with this idea.
So my question to you, all good people here - what do you think of all this? I'm just kind of laying it out there as some food for thought and would love to hear your comments and/or opinions.
purplewitch
