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<blockquote data-quote="TerryJ2" data-source="post: 32757" data-attributes="member: 3419"><p>I agree with-Jane, if that's the only type of website he's into. I have several acquaintances who are Wiccan and they don't believe in Satan. They use their rituals for the same things everyone else wishes for... love, health and good job prospects. :smile: Very benign. They believe in a higher power, but don't believe that only ordained priests, for example, are the only ones who can harness that power. They believe that God is in all of us and all of nature.</p><p>They are into protecting the earth and eating very healthy foods, i.e., absolutely anti-drug. I think one of them drinks wine occasionally but that's it.</p><p>I would find out more about it. </p><p>Have you come right out and asked him? And just listened with-o judging? (I know it's hard. You want to roll your eyes and scream.)</p><p>on the other hand, if it involves mean things, or animal sacrifice, then it's something completely different. You need more information.</p><p></p><p>I would worry that he thinks he can wish away his illness or need for medications by lighting a candle and chanting. It would be nice to find a Wiccan mentor who could gently tell him that's not possible, guide him in re: to spells about general health, rather than specific cures, for example.</p><p></p><p>In re: to the candles, it's a very common thing to use candles in all religions.</p><p>I would suggest that your restriction on Ggf be very specific to house rules that you do not allow matches or candles in bedrooms unless there is a thunderstorm and power outage and he is supervised. Period.</p><p></p><p>My easy child is into burning scented cute-candles... One time she left her room to watch TV, and another time, left the house altogether. I was furious! (After I recovered from my heart attack.) Now we just make it a habit to check her room every day and to trust our noses!</p><p>It's a teen thing. Sigh.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TerryJ2, post: 32757, member: 3419"] I agree with-Jane, if that's the only type of website he's into. I have several acquaintances who are Wiccan and they don't believe in Satan. They use their rituals for the same things everyone else wishes for... love, health and good job prospects. [img]:smile:[/img] Very benign. They believe in a higher power, but don't believe that only ordained priests, for example, are the only ones who can harness that power. They believe that God is in all of us and all of nature. They are into protecting the earth and eating very healthy foods, i.e., absolutely anti-drug. I think one of them drinks wine occasionally but that's it. I would find out more about it. Have you come right out and asked him? And just listened with-o judging? (I know it's hard. You want to roll your eyes and scream.) on the other hand, if it involves mean things, or animal sacrifice, then it's something completely different. You need more information. I would worry that he thinks he can wish away his illness or need for medications by lighting a candle and chanting. It would be nice to find a Wiccan mentor who could gently tell him that's not possible, guide him in re: to spells about general health, rather than specific cures, for example. In re: to the candles, it's a very common thing to use candles in all religions. I would suggest that your restriction on Ggf be very specific to house rules that you do not allow matches or candles in bedrooms unless there is a thunderstorm and power outage and he is supervised. Period. My easy child is into burning scented cute-candles... One time she left her room to watch TV, and another time, left the house altogether. I was furious! (After I recovered from my heart attack.) Now we just make it a habit to check her room every day and to trust our noses! It's a teen thing. Sigh. [/QUOTE]
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