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Furry Chat => General => Topic started by: Alistair on January 04, 2014, 09:54:31 AM
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The trivial topic of voodoo.
Why or why not?
Discuss.
Also, please; No heated debates, fighting, bashing, etc.
I want to see a good, clean discussion.
This thread has been merged with other threads to include topics such as witchcraft, ancient disciplines and other beliefs along those lines
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I am more of a Karma Person myself, but I have ways of... "cheating the system" With some very special artifacts.
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I am more of a Karma Person myself, but I have ways of... "cheating the system" With some very special artifacts.
Explain about these special artifacts? :?
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Voodoo and thaumaturgy both creep me out a little, but maybe that is just because I don't know much about them. I am a big believer in karma though!
I also want to hear about these special artifacts..! :3
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Voodoo and thaumaturgy both creep me out a little, but maybe that is just because I don't know much about them. I am a big believer in karma though!
I also want to hear about these special artifacts..! :3
You will actually be surprised to know that it isn't all black magic and doing bad unto people. That's just the way the media portrays the religion.
I'm a beginner in Vodou, the mother of all the voodoo's. When you do black magic unto others or just black magic in general it will come back on you three times as bad.
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Voodoo dolls are a common misconception portrayed in movies and media as well.
Vodou, which originated in Haiti, is very culturally rich and a very social religion despite what rumors and internet articles and the media will falsely portray to you.
I could use our community as an example of a rumor gone wrong.
Most people who hear the word furry automatically thinks of us doing sexual acts upon animals or "getting it on" in fursuits. When we're not. We're fans of anthromorphic animals and feel that we are a little more than human on the inside.
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Explain about these special artifacts? :?
Well for example my bow. It has been passed down for many generations through my family, I am American Indian 50%.
When I am out hunting it seams that no matter how windy it may be if I shoot from that bow It will fly straight. I know it doesn't sound like a big deal but the wind has a big influence on an arrow.
That is just one example.
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Explain about these special artifacts? :?
Well for example my bow. It has been passed down for many generations through my family, I am American Indian 50%.
When I am out hunting it seams that no matter how windy it may be if I shoot from that bow It will fly straight. I know it doesn't sound like a big deal but the wind has a big influence on an arrow.
That is just one example.
It sounds as if the bow has been blessed by one of your ancestors.
Because I've never heard of any bow shooting perfectly straight even in the windiest conditions.
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that is just one of my examples. one of my favorites is my $0.50 coin that every time I have it bad things happen to me... but then as soon as I get rid of it good thing happen to me.
I look at it as balancing out my karma. I don't want it to fall into the wrong into the wrong hands... so I buried it with a few other things
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I'm a bit confused on what you mean by Voodoo, a detailed explanation would be appreciated, if you don't know where to start here are some questions
1) What is the general concept behind Voodoo? What ideas separate Voodoo from other beliefs?
2) Is there a creation story for Voodoo, if so what is it?
3) Are there traditions, rituals or holidays for Voodoo?
4) Would you call voodoo a religion, if not how would you describe it?
5) What got you believing in Voodoo?
6) How has the belief affected your life
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Oh wow this is really interesting! I only believed in the media as well, but already I've learned its much more than that. I can't wait until you add more, I'm eager to learn. That bow and coin sound so intriguing... I wish I had something like that XD Or maybe I do and I'm just not mature enough to see it...
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I'm a Witch ... Voodoo and witchcraft have a lot of similarities ... I've been a witch for 3 years now ... I can't tell that I am a successful witch but I try ... It also Isn't all the dark magic ... It is just the stories and tv that make It look like that ... I study white magic and there are a lot of spells that are used for helping other people ... I have a small coven ... It is just me and two of my girl friends ... Some times we get joined by other people but they are there just for the show :P We usually make a pentagram of salt, put candles at each end and sit there and say all kinds of spells ... We don't dare to try out the dark stuff ... It is said that dark magic can mess up your head and some times even be lethal ... I like talking about this ... I don't know If you actually want to hear about It since this is a Voodoo thread after all :P
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I Have found three more artifacts and as of now I have no idea what they do yet... If anyone has any Ideas........
Maska needs help
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Well we in witchcraft use artifacts to draw energy from them ... It helps us with the spells and doesn't drain our energy as spells usually do :P Every witch needs to has one artifact to help in spells :P Mine is a neckless ^_^
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I collect artifacts because I believe that each artifact can give give you special abilities, but at the same time they each have a down side.
I need to know what the ups and downs to these artifacts are.
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That I really don't know ... We use them just for energy ... And usually every witch has to make his/her own :P
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Alright, before I say what I'm gonna say, please keep in mind that I am NOT trying to start a fight. I'm trying to help you all.
Now, some of you have said that you are practicing Witchcraft. I want you guys to listen to me very carefully. REALLY NASTY **** CAN AND OFTEN WILL HAPPEN TO THOSE WHO PRACTICE SUCH. This isn't some game. My own grandfather used to practice Witchcraft. His son, my dad (who is not a BSer I might add), would tell me these horrible stories. Even further, I have heard about and watched one of my relatives being involuntarily possessed. I could feel the mind-bending insanity when it happened... The pure malevolence and despair of these spirits, these demons, whatever you want to call them, they were there and they were real and they are NOT your friends. They don't want to help you, they don't want to be your best chum. They want to drag you into the abyss they're trapped in and keep you there until you are nothing more than a bitter husk of screaming rage, sadness, and terrible memories just as they are.
I am not exaggerating. I am not trolling. I am not kidding in the slightest. In the end, it is your life and your decision but I am TELLING YOU NOW. Do NOT underestimate what (or should I say who) you're dealing with here.
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So, apparently Peace (the witch) claims that he doesn't use "dark witchcraft" but more light stuff, which I guess isn't as... dangerous.
I'll be honest though it all sounds very strange to me
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So, apparently Peace (the witch) claims that he doesn't use "dark witchcraft" but more light stuff, which I guess isn't as... dangerous.
I'll be honest though it all sounds very strange to me
Though I know you guys probably won't believe me, it all comes from the same source. There is no "light" side to Lucifer or any of his dark angels.
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So, apparently Peace (the witch) claims that he doesn't use "dark witchcraft" but more light stuff, which I guess isn't as... dangerous.
I'll be honest though it all sounds very strange to me
Peace is no longer a witch
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If peace is a witch I'm an old man living in a mansion with a white Bangle tiger.(which I assure you is not true.)
Live and let live
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If peace is a witch I'm an old man living in a mansion with a white Bangle tiger.(which I assure you is not true.)
Live and let live
I'm no longer a witch ... My friends fell into coma and almost died while we were doing a stupid spell ... We broke the coven after that happened :/
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Peace you are an amazing person
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Thank you Maska ^_^ I love you buddy ... Never forget that ^_^
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There are multiple sides to every religion, every belief, every system. So many of these things react the way you expect them to on the base level. Even in death; people who "come back" report so many different things. When you die, your body dumps all of it's dimethyl triptamine into your bloodstream at once, making the last few seconds of your life last what feels like a massive amount of time, and making you see all sorts of things.
Voodoo has two main sides. The "white" side is primarily concerned with well-being, healing, protection, and good fortune. Their biggest job is to prevent the darker side from ever coming about; Red Voodoo. The darker side is usually performed only by a Bokor; think of them like a Voodoo mercenary. They do as a client asks, even if it's Red in nature.
As for witchcraft... Frankly, if someone gets hurt performing a ritual of some sort, they either were in over their head, arrogant, or simply untrained. Of course, there is accidental interference sometimes that can really mess stuff up, too. But witchcraft, like Voodoo, is primarily concerned with benefiting people.
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Animism... Shamanism... Witchcraft...
The ways of the ancients.
I've been infatuated with spirituality my whole life, and I've always felt connected to the older systems.
So I was wondering, who here practices the old ways? Or at least holds them close? Anything from the ones listed, to anything similar, including replications of them, like Kemeticism, Neo-Druidism, or Wicca.
Heck, anything misunderstood even. I'm basically saying I wanna make this a thread discussing connections to anything sans the big three monotheistic religions.
I myself identify as Spiritualist(not the spirits-of-the-dead thing), which is basically the core all religions have in common, with as much room for personal interpretation as you can personally interpret. Thus why I gravitate toward the old ways.
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Personally I relate to therian and otherkin beliefs while believing in the use of witchcraft. However I don't think rituals should be performed without extensive training. Animated shadows are something I see frequently, I feel the need to be somewhat cautious about what I mess with. I stick mostly to reading.
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Many children fear the darkness. The wisest fear the shadows.
Yeah. I know what you mean. I've seen Shades twice, and let me tell you it can be terrifying. Overall, I avoid any type of ritual for summoning any power from the other realms. Not worth the risk, since I'm untrained.
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Just because I don't want the general board cluttered with topics about very similar things (we already have a topic about voodoo that also contains discussion on witchcraft, artifacts and things like that). I'm going to merge those two topics together and rename the "voodoo' topic to something more inclusive. I hope people don't mind (if you do mind you can PM and we can figure something out, this is just so that we have all of one topic in the same place)
thank you.
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I say HECK NO to voodoo, not anything worth playing with. Some people down the road from my old house in Charleston were into it, never in my life have I been more scared than when I pass that house. I wish people knew what they were getting into when they started, and hope others don't follow that dark path. :/
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Voodoo itself isn't dark in the least. It generally centers on protection, good fortune, and the like. Those who delve into Red(bad) Voodoo are looked down upon.