Ustwo

I was called out because I am me, by disagreeing with some people they think I must be trolling

Obviously money is a big part of it, but money alone isn't enough. If that were true Scientology would be 'mainstream'. I believe Scientology is officially labeled a dangerous cult in Germany, and I don't think its treated as a 'true' religion in the US, though I may be wrong.

I think part of it is the traditions involved and time.

Islam and Christianity are both 'young' religions. One required state sponsorship from the most powerful Empire in history, the other required a non-stop wave of violent invasions to take hold. Both draw upon a far older tradition. Even Mormonism stems for those same roots and traditions.

The only 'new' major religion I would think would be Buddhism, but to me true Buddhism is more of a philosophy than a religion, and by now has been around long enough to have its own tradition and history.

Wicca is basically 50 years old. While the concept of druids and nature gods is as old as European history, the practice was lost long before Mr. Gardner came long. It has a 'made up' feel to it much like Scientology, and while the basic tenants of Wicca may be good and wholesome unlike Scientology, from a standpoint of tradition and 'believability' they are pretty much the same. We are taking one mans word for it.

So while I wouldn't place Wicca as dangerous, subversive, or unwholesome (even those who do it naked) I am very reluctant to give it a religion tag.

Ask me again in 500 years.

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