ms_emt asked this question on 5/16/2000:

Blessings from our lord above to those who attempt to help me! My problem is my son-18 yr.old just told me that he is a witch and also his girlfriend of one month. He was raised in an christian enviroment and accepted Christ at approx. age 14. He says that these witches(wicca) only do good spells on themselves. I believe there is only one God and that any magic/power recieved from other sources is evil. I don't know what to do! I know that it promises if you teach a child the right path to take that he will come back to it and I know to pray. He says that he did this two weeks ago., and I asked him if he still believes in God,Christ and his salvation and he said yes, but I'm not so sure that he isn't just telling me what I want to hear. Please help me and let me know if there is anything I can do further. Thank you to those who answer my question and may the Lord bless you!

Dyonisya gave this response on 5/17/2000:

Hello, __I am would like to add some more information to what others have responded with as well as hopefully shed some light on the subject.

__First, I would like to note your son is 18. Granted in many ways this makes him adult, but to you he is your son so it is natural for you to be concerned about him, especially when he informs you of such a dramatic faith orientated item.

__He is 18 and his current girlfriend (of one month) is a Wiccan. He is still in the infatuation phase of this relationship. So it may just be that a phase. He may find he isn't comfortable with Wicca after another month, or he may decide to continue with it as his faith.

__He's also at an age well rebelling against authority and parents is common. From every indication of your post it sounds like you have raised him well, but sometimes the irritation you show about something like this may lead to other communication problems.

__I have quite a few friends who are both Wiccan, and Christian. None of them are any more evil than the other. All of them have a deep respect for their traditions and don't abuse the blessings they have been given from their deity. None of them have huge scars or mutilations from some odd ritual. In fact to some extent I've found my Wiccan friends are much healthier, and sometimes happier than my Christian ones.

__If you want to learn more about what it is your son is following ask him about the ceremonies which his group does, or if it would be possible for you to attend a meeting or workshop with him. Granted you may find yourself uncomfortable if you attend, but then I find everyone is uncomfortable we experience something different. Especially when it comes to something as sacred as faith and family.

__I would also like to add another angle to the acceptance of Christ at age 14. That really is a bit much for some 14 year olds to do honest and without question. They may do it to please their families just because Christ has been the only option available to him. Now he has learned about something new, and different. He may not be abandoning Christ but merely taking a different path for a while.

__While I'm sure this answer more than likely isn't one you want to hear, please consider carefully before alienating your son over something like this. If he is in a positive environment he will be able to decide freely which faith path he wants to follow, isn't free will after all one of god's blessings. If he does find himself in a negative environment he will need your love and support.

Peace and blessings be upon you... D.

Also in case you are wondering what kind of view point this is coming from. It's from someone who has honestly questioned her own faith and has discovered a peaceful, non-violent, non-evil, non-Christian way of life. If you feel the need to pray for my soul, because of that, I thank you for that honorable blessing from one stranger to the next. May your blessing to me be also a blessing to you. -D.

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