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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A relative close to me had a bout with a mental illness, and then turned Wiccan.   Any insight into why? [/quote]

Not the OP, but someone with a family member who is a practicing pagan (not Wiccan and not really sure what "denomination" he'd idebtify with). What I've observed is that his community places a premium on acceptance, being welcoming and making an effort to understand people's perspectives. I've noticed the same of progressive political organizations - they seem to attract a lot of unstable personalities because of blanket acceptance. I'm not commenting on the wisdom of those policies).

It's worth noting that many mentally ill people identify with lots of religions, that many delusions take on religious "flavors" and that historically, mental illness and religious experiences have been confused not infrequently. Was Joan of Arc schizophrenic? Was Moses? These people both purported to have specific conversations with their Creator and professed to know His will. Joan of Arc was burned for a witch as a result. Just a thought. [/quote]

OP here, and that's exactly right. What a great insight you have, and your family member is so lucky to have you in his life.[/quote]

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