Wicca is a modern pagan, witchcraft religion

Wicca is a diverse religion with no central authority or figure defining it.

Wicca often involves the ritual practice of magic, though it is not always necessary

Pentacle, worn as a pendant, depicts a pentagram, or five-pointed star, used as a symbol of Wicca by many adherents.

Beliefs in Wicca range from hard polytheism to even monotheism.

Wicca is typically duotheistic, worshipping a god and goddess traditionally viewed as a mother goddess and horned god.

The term Wicca first achieved widespread acceptance when referring to the religion in the 1960s and 70s

Application of the word Wicca has given rise to "a great deal of disagreement and infighting".

The Goddess and the God may be regarded as the Divine Feminine and the Divine Masculine

The God and Goddess are generally seen as lovers and equals, the Divine Couple who together co-create the cosmos.

Traditionally the God is viewed as a Horned God, associated with nature, wilderness, sexuality, hunting and the life cycle

The Horned God is given various names according to the tradition, and these include Cernunnos, Pan, Atho and Karnayna.

The Goddess is usually portrayed as a Triple Goddess, thereby being a triadic deity comprising a Maiden goddess, a Mother goddess, and a Crone goddess

Some Wiccans, particularly from the 1970s onwards, have viewed the Goddess as the more important of the two deities, who is pre-eminent in that she contains and conceives all. In this respect, the God is viewed as the spark of life and inspiration within her, simultaneously her lover and her child.

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Friday, May 17, 2013

How Does Prayers For Pets Work

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How Does Prayers For Pets Work
I occasionally see stories like this one. Dozens of pets given prayers of hope. I don't understand why Christians do this? In Christian theology, do dogs have souls? I know cats don't, and if they did I think their alignment may fall with Satan.

"Sunday was the exception at Trinity Episcopal Church in Wetumpka where more than a dozen pets were accompanied by their owners for the annual celebration of the feast of St. Francis with the blessing of the animals."

"Trinity's rector Ben Alford was on hand to personally bless dogs and cats, alike, in the yard behind the church."

But... why? I have a dog named Thor. He's dumb but lovable and a loyal companion. I just took him for a long walk. I love my dog. But he's a dog. There is nothing behind those eyes even remotely human. So what's the point of a prayer or a blessing if they are lower animals? Is God the God of dogs too? Wait a minute... god-dog-god-dog... I think I'm on to something here. Technorati Tags: Prayer

Reference: wicca-teachings.blogspot.com
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