#13. Christianity has Evangelism, or the
active recruitment of members.
~Wicca does not actively seek out
members.
#14. Christianity has a belief in
Redemption/Atonement/Confession.
~Wicca has a belief in Karma/3-fold law
all actions good, or ill are returned 3
times over.
#15. Christianity has christenings,
where babies are baptized and given a
name.
~Wicca has Wiccanings, which are the
equivalent to a christening.
#16. Christianity is a Hierarchy.
~Wicca is autonomous, meaning that there
is no hierarchy.{all are equal}
#17. Christianity follows a Bible, or
set scripture.
~Wicca has a Book of shadows, each one
is personalized to the person and the
path they follow.
#18. Christianity has Sabbaths based
upon Biblical events.
~Wicca has seasonal Sabbats and Lunar
Esbats.
#19. Christianity has Marriages.
~Wicca has Handfastings.
#20. Christianity has Prophets/saints
and the Messiah.
~Wicca has no equivalents to
these.
#21. Christianity generally performs
daytime worship services.
~Wicca generally performs nocturnal
worship services.
#22. Christianity practices it's faith
in churches or temples.
~Wiccan Circles are cast where
convenient, there is usually no formal
temple.
#23. Christianity has the 10
commandments.
~Wicca has the "wiccan rede" {An it harm
none, do what thou will.} plus the
Ordains.
#24. Christianity generally discourages
Psychic Phenomenon.
~Wicca encourages Psychic abilities.
{Magick}
That's all for now, I'll add more as
they come to me. Feel free to send me
your comments, and or questions. I will
respond as quickly as possible.Elder Greywolf
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