Posted by D. Stratford at a070-0784.cmb2.splitrock.net on August 25, 2000 at 10:09:28:
In Reply to: Yo D. Stratford -- about "Dogma" & "Blair Witch" posted by Isis on August 24, 2000 at 14:55:37:
Just kidding.
: : I'm betting there are some witches in your religion that could use their powers and incantations for evil purposes.
: Powers? What powers are you talking about? Flying through the air on broomsticks? Making pencils stand upright by themselves? If I had "powers", would I be sitting here arguing with your ass instead of just mentally telepathizing you until you see what I mean? This is the shit that "Blair Witch" encourages...people still think of witches as supernatural or occult or some such. And an incantation is nothing more than a prayer by a more fanciful name.
Shit. You guys don't even get powers? Where's the appeal then?
All I was saying is that it's a little ridiculous to get worked up over a film even if it does misrepresent your religion. I don't think anyone will be expecting that this film is going to give them the lowdown on Paganism, and I'm damn sure it won't start a hysteria of witch-hunts or anything of the sort. Just have a little faith in your beliefs and don't be so defensive.
Dave