ValhaithamJul 3, 2023

How can I help a friend who is falling into "witchcraft"?

I have this friend, N, that has recently started believing things very out of the ordinary. He said that he's been getting into paganism and studying runes and candles. I told him that was very interesting, it sounded like a fun time and a good hobby to have. N let me know that it wasn't just a hobby, but that it had a function... #witchcraft #askkbin #AskKbin

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I have this friend, N, that has recently started believing things very out of the ordinary. He said that he's been getting into paganism and studying runes and candles. I told him that was very interesting, it sounded like a fun time and a good hobby to have. N let me know that it wasn't just a hobby, but that it had a function...

Show threadOtome-chan
It's a religious belief like any other. Unless you have a habit of antagonizing friends/family over their religious beliefs, it's best to just drop it, or talk to them about why they believe it and actually take an interest in their beliefs, rather than just assuming you're right and pushing your beliefs onto others.
Jul 3, 2023 at 6:07amWeb
Show threadValhaithamJul 3, 2023
This is what I did. I apologized for trying to impose by beliefs (or lack thereof) and showed interest in learning about it if he wanted to share. Thank you.
Show threadOtome-chanJul 3, 2023
yup. though this sorta thing does border on "when, if ever, is it okay to intervene?" for example, if someone was joining a suicide cult is it okay to impose? but I think in this case even if you see it as just a superstition, lighting some candles and saying some stuff to yourself isn't actually hurting anyone.
Show threadLegendofDragoonJul 3, 2023
Plus neopaganism is harmless, especially compared to what the Christian and Catholic churches became since becoming a dominant religion.