I have a coworker who's into Wicca. She seems tormented in so many ways, has been married three times, with four kids by three different partners. Now she’s desperately on to another boyfriend, and it saddens me to see her this way. She swore a lot when we first met, and now she says that I have influenced her to think before speaking. I’m trying to help. I offered her a Bible to read. She said she might read it. Can you shed any light on this? Have you ever met any practitioners?
Wicca has been around a long time. Here in Britain there is a very large following. Like New Age teaching, Gaia worship, white magic, shamanism, etc., the system isn’t particularly logical. It’s in some ways a reaction against true (biblical) faith than a coherent ideology. There is nothing for a Christian to fear. We have the truth. "Witches" and "warlocks" are fumbling in the darkness. Playing with fire—dancing with the Evil One. Your coworker needs the love of Christ as much as anyone on the planet.
I recently met a Wiccan, when I was having lunch with a friend. We walked into a pub, and I noticed a barefoot fellow already seated. A backpack lay on the floor, and on the table was a mystical sort of diagram—a pentagram, if I recall correctly. A little while later, he walked over to our table and asked if we would like him to bless us. As he was determined, we relented. He stood over us and uttered the Wiccan words—which seemed innocuous. (Only a small audience witnessed this event.) I believe it took some courage on his part to approach us. I did my best to interact with him respectfully. He does, after all, have a sort of faith. Afterwards I remarked to my friend that my responses to his comments are probably not what will change him—that what would register is the respect I showed him.
If I were you, I’d read up on it, but trust that bringing your friend into the world of the Bible and introducing her to Christ will change her heart. Love may break down the wall.
