"Witch" - an insult?

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Permalink Reply by ShadowDancer on June 21, 2009 at 12:09am

I know what you mean. People say this because they are judging you and making decisions about who and what you are. Its just wrong.

Permalink Reply by Rowan on June 20, 2009 at 10:56pm

Being the first in a long line of my family to come out of the "broom Closet" as it were. And living where I do. I can understand the fear that some would have refering to themselves as a witch. But to me, I'm an in you face kind of person anyway. So any that know me, know what Im about. Those who dont I tell them damn right I am and offer to have (sometimes very heated) conversations. 9 times out of ten. They get to know the real me and no longer see me or any of my friends of similar walks as evil or a threat. Hell, a few are looking seriously at the paths they have chosen and for the first time really thinking on it and not just going from what is told. To that end, I boldly and proudly say I am A WITCH. Oh and for that 1 that doesnt except me. "dont let the door knob hit you where the Goddess Split you...
Just my 2 cents worth..
Love and light to all
Rowan

Permalink Reply by Cardea on June 20, 2009 at 11:13pm

Copied from http://www.pinellasintergroupsociety.org/IAMAWITCH.shtml

"I AM A WITCH"

When I stand up for myself and my beliefs, they call me a "Witch".
When I stand up for those I love, they call me a Witch.
When I speak my mind, think my own thoughts, or do things my own way, they call me a Witch.

Being a witch entails raising my children to be strong people Who have a solid sense of personal and social responsibility Who are not afraid to stand up for what they believe in Who love and respect themselves for the beautiful beings they are.

Being a witch means that I am free to be the wonderful creature I am, With all my own intricacies, contradictions, quirks and beauty.

Being a witch means I won't compromise what's in my heart.

It means I live my life MY way. It means I won't allow anyone to step on me. When I refuse to tolerate injustice and speak up against it, I am defined as a witch.

The same thing happens when I take time for myself instead of being everyone else's maid or when I act a little selfish.

I am proud to be a witch! It means I have the courage and strength to allow myself to be who I truly am and won't become anyone else's idea of what they think I "should" be.

I am outspoken, opinionated and determined.

By Goddess, I want what I want and there is nothing wrong with that! So, try to stomp on me, try to douse my inner flame, try to squash every ounce of beauty I hold within me. You won't succeed. And if that makes me a witch, so be it. I embrace the title and am proud to bear it. I love this, I can call myself a witch now and not feel bad about it!

SO MOTE IT BE

Permalink Reply by Rowan on June 21, 2009 at 8:32pm

SO MOTE IT BE!!!!!
Love & Light,
Rowan

Permalink Reply by Fantumofthewinds on July 10, 2009 at 10:32am

NO I do not! Im proud to ware this name . A woman who professes or is and does practice Magick . a sorcercess, to effect by or as by witchcraft ,bewitch , charm , so yes I guess these are all of me lol. BB

Permalink Reply by Brandon on July 10, 2009 at 10:45am

Witch has been used as an insult far beyond the Mideval times.

Permalink Reply by Wolfie on July 10, 2009 at 11:24am

I, myself, leave the past in the past and reclaim the term Witch as a word of power, faith, and practice. I LIKE the word Witch. The only time I find the word insulting, is when someone uses it as an alternative for the word B*tch. I'm not a practitioner of Wicca (though I have studied it in the past), so I don't call myself Wiccan. I'm also not one who feels the need to label myself as "Solitary-Eclectic-Pagan-Occultist-Deist-Witch-etc-etc-etc...", as I don't like these long-winded titles/labels. I prefer more simple terms. Witch is PERFECT for me.

Permalink Reply by Crystal on April 18, 2010 at 9:52pm

I think I'm in the same boat as you. Witch applies to me, but it is not necessarily the whole truth.

Permalink Reply by Daisye on July 10, 2009 at 1:26pm

lol. Me to Char, me to!

Permalink Reply by Daisye on July 10, 2009 at 1:25pm

The word Witch to me is a compliment and not an insult at all. If someone calls me a Witch- I would say to them- why yes I am thank you! :)

Permalink Reply by Jeanine Denitto on April 18, 2010 at 9:43pm

The word Witch, to me, refers to a specific magical path. I also think it's empowering.

Maybe you feel differently because you live in Europe and have all those many years of the historical meaning which was derogatory. Maybe that makes it harder for people in general to use it in a positive way?

Permalink Reply by Regan RayRay Denmire on April 18, 2010 at 9:48pm

No, I am a witch....what are you?

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