Question:
binding spells ethical or unethical in wicca?
2010-04-01 12:14:15 UTC
so i was wondering are binding spells ethical to do in the wicca religion if it is to stop someone from doing a greater harm like if someone where going to harm someone and you cast a binding spell to stop them is this ethical?? i do not plan on doing one i am just wondering if they are ethical or not.
Ten answers:
count_kleinmeyer
2010-04-02 00:00:50 UTC
The Wiccan Rede states "An harm ye none, do as ye will." So, binding would be okay so long as the person you're binding wont be harmed by your actions. And always remember, when doing a binding, merely stop them from doing harm to others, but don't change WHO they are. I know this sounds like I'm talking in circles, so here's an example of what I'm talking about:



John is harassing Suzie. Suzie decides to bind John from doing harm to her. So, when doing the binding, she focuses on not only taking away his power to harm her, but also taking away his opportunities to harm her. John, if the spell works correctly, finds himself UNABLE to harm her due to random things such as conflicting schedules, unexpected relocation, etc. In the end, John is still the piece of scum that he's always been, but he CAN'T hurt Suzie anymore.



Its very tempting to try and cast a spell to change his behavior or who he is, but that's a form of cursing or hexing, which puts you WELL within the three fold law and leaves you susceptible to a swift kick in the ***.



Also, bear in mind when binding, while he may lose his ability to harm you, you may lose your ability to harm others; however, that would be a positive consequence, so just roll with it.



Best Wishes,

Blessed Be!

Artemus
pav
2016-10-14 04:59:41 UTC
Binding Spells Wicca
prairiecrow
2010-04-01 13:14:42 UTC
The Wiccan Rede suggests that all actions leading to no harm or to minimal harm are potentially morally acceptable actions. It makes no statement concerning necessary acts of positive harm, including those committed to stop greater harm from occurring. In my opinion, certain types of binding spells fall into that catagory.



For example, I have no problem whatsoever with performing binding magic against a stalker or a rapist. To permit harm to occur when you can potentially bring it to an end... well, I'll let you figure that one out for yourself.



Nightwind makes several very good points. Performing spellwork of the binding sort creates a bond between you and your target. However, I believe that proper "ritual hygiene" can reduce the fallout to a minimum... but in the end, whatever magic you perform you MUST accept the consequences for.
Nightwind
2010-04-01 12:52:06 UTC
Wicca does not have a list of thou shalts and thou shalt nots. It's your responsibility to judge whether a particular action is ethical, and whether you are willing to bear the consequences.



Working any magic on an unwilling target is frowned on by many. And the question of bindings is not just an ethical one. Do you really want some sort of bond formed between you and the target, regardless whether it is ethical? Does a binding actually accomplish your goal? If you want to protect someone, why not work toward something protective?
vandiver
2016-12-16 12:23:45 UTC
Jamie by way of fact it particularly is how i'm used to seeing it and it particularly is common. Rhys as nicely by way of fact it particularly is the way it particularly is initially spelled and apparently greater effective than Reiss and Reece. additionally Reiss may well be mispronounced as Rice, so because it particularly is yet another excuse to no longer %. that spelling.
Rai A
2010-04-02 02:29:57 UTC
It's unethical to take away one's free will.



No mater what's the justification.

.
2010-04-01 12:19:09 UTC
of course it is, you would be exerting control over another person which is essentially a curse.

However spells to help them find the wisdom and greater reasoning in their ways is a different matter entirely.
2010-04-01 12:20:36 UTC
The semantics of moral discussion bore me to no end.



Either you do it or you don't.

It was never your choice.
2010-04-01 12:24:24 UTC
A true master of witchcraft is both versed in white as well as black magic.

The "Three-fold," the "Ten-fold," The One-hundred-fold”; all of these were invented by a few human beings to frighten the masses, in order to maintain spiritual control. With the availability of knowledge in modern times, witchcraft could no longer be suppressed, so the oppressors had to find a way to keep it inline so real power and control can remain in the hands of a few. These few *know* the truth and are adepts in black magick which they use liberally to spiritually enslave the masses. They control the mainstream religions that are nothing but programs to suppress knowledge and control humanity. The article below exposes this lie for what it is:



"The first known reference in print to the three-fold law of return appeared in 1970 in ’Witchcraft Ancient and Modern’ by Raymond Buckland who was initiated into the craft by Gerald Gardner and was instrumental in introducing Gardnerian Witchcraft into the United States."¹



With enough research, it is evident that the "three-fold" emerged with the "Gardnerian Tradition." Then, we have the "seven-fold" and I’m sure everyone has heard of the "ten-fold." My point here is none of this recent man-made nonsense has anything to do with the original religions. Its sole purpose is to keep people from using their inborn power and to promote a passive attitude that is accepting of abuse. This is no different from the Christian Church.



This "three-fold teaching was taken from the eastern concept of "karma" after it merged with Western Christianity. After the eastern teachings of karma picked up the Judeo/Christian overtones of divine punishment, the product evolved into yet another system of control with the same theme of keeping power in the hands of a few who know how to use it to exploit humanity. One thing led to another and Gerald Gardner added more to this and promoted the belief that witches must never use their powers to cause harm. Everybody has to take abuse and keep the passive attitude.



The Wiccan Rede: "An it harm none, do what ye will." According to Gardner, the "creed" is derived from "Good King Pausol" who declared, "Do what you like so long as you harm no one." King Pausol is a fictitious character from the French novel by Pierre Louÿs (1870-1925): Les Adventures du Roi Pausole: Pausole (Souverain Paillard et Débonnaire) (1901 and reprinted in 1925 numerous times since), or the Adventures of King Pausole (The Bawdy and Good Natured Sovereign). This is the basis of "Wicca." Wicca is nothing more than a Christianized version of the old religions. Wiccans have taken selected rites and teachings to suit their whims, from the original religions and have twisted, corrupted and transformed them and are now passing themselves off as the original religion. The hypocrisy can be readily seen in the Gods they acknowledge. Many, if not most of these Gods and Goddesses that they claim to worship, were the ones who brought the teachings of magick to humans, both white and black magick. They are known as "The Fallen Ones."



The original Horned God is Satan. In addition, few Wiccans bother to do any indepth research regarding the Gods and Goddesses they commune with and worship. Most of these deities are of the Pantheon of Hell. Many Wiccans and modern Pagans also unknowingly mix their deities (Angels with Demons) and this can spell disaster. I read a long list of deities these people claim to worship and it is obvious they really know nothing much about them. Most of these writings consist of nothing but double talk, for example: how "Ishtar" should be evoked instead of "Ashtaroth" even though they are the same Goddess. They claim using the name "Ashtaroth" is different, even though they readily admit she is the same Goddess.



According to author Raymond Buckland, Wiccans claim their religious roots to be evident in a Paleolithic cave painting of a man dressed in stag skins presumably performing a dance. "Caverne des Trois Freres at Ariege France" is the site of this cave painting. It is just that- a man dressed up in animal skins and is no proof of anything.



Satanism has often served as the scapegoat for these new age religions and movements, whose adherents view themselves as so good and perfect. Wicca is a Christianized corruption of the old pagan religions. Wicca is the Judeo/Christianized version of witchcraft. One of the major goals of Christianity is to destroy the past and replace it with fictitious versions that conform to the lie of Christianity. Recently, they have been working to turn the religion into a Goddess cult, by gradually getting rid of the Horned God so there will be fewer and fewer ties with the original religions. Wicca is a bogus movement, not based upon the facts, but like Christianity, it is based upon stolen and altered rites and teachings. Like Christianity, it depends upon the ignorance of its followers to thrive.
Pandora
2010-04-01 12:29:24 UTC
Wicca is unethical.


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