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I know also what you mean, Rowan, one life is one life, nurtured over their lifetime, is what you would be putting an end to, with revenge..
But revenge is here for us, if we don't learn about it, it's easier to fall into deeper emo-phases than if we didn't know it existed. It's like vaccination.

Luzifer, your right, energy is neither good nor evil...it's what you DO with that energy that makes it either good or evil. Also, revenge shouldn't be something that is considered practical magick, it should be something taken EXTREMELY SERIOUSLY, and taught that it should only be used as a last resort. In fact, it shouldn't even be called that, it should be called protection, because that is the only time black magick is acceptable, when one is protecting one's self or others * remember the rule of three ? *

P.S.- I'm not saying that other area's of magick should be taken lightly, I'm saying that black magick, which is what revenge is, ( trust me, I've been there), should be taken more seriously than anything because it can be dangerous to the practitioner and others around the practitioner...especially the people you are closest to.

the rule of three is a wiccan religious concept.

not an exclusive part of magick.

therefore if your not wiccan you need not fear it.

but your right arch, The ability to hurt others should be respected and taught to be used infrequently.

Luzifer

You should still respect the rule of three whether or not your wiccan. I do not define myself as a Wiccan but as a practitioner of grey magick. Karma, the rule of three, or whatever one's preferred term is, will still come back to get you.

Have to disagree arch. I do not have to respect the rule of 3 because it does not apply to me. It has no effect on my life.

I respect those who follow it though.

I'm sure many of us could go into a lengthy discussion about this....perhaps another thread.

you should share raven. ;)

just kidding.

Luzifer

Luzifer and Rowan I love how both of you can disagree so respectfully! I can see both sides of what you both are saying, though I do tend to side more with Row... I don't do revenge, I just cant stand it. I feel guilty for hurting someone even if they have hurt me. My husband on the other hand can deal out punishment without remorse, so I think it all depends on personal preference. I believe in Karma but not all do and I respect that I and think that maybe that is what this coven is all about. I don't like to push my beliefs on other people and I don't like others to push theirs. Mutual respect and diversity is important. After all isn't that what wicca is in a way? Tolerance is very important. Personally that is why I had a hard time with organized religion, so many rules that seemed to suit one person and pushed on the rest through fear.

i'd stand with Luzifer.

sometimes , you gotta do what you have to do. be it being in the offensive side.
it's life

but however ,when you can do something, it doesnt mean you have to.
that applies as well though.

Truthfully revenge is the rule of three coming from a different force.

And besides, revenge is more practical than healing. The body heals itself, but karma doesn't always work on it's own.

There are several Hoodoo practitioners in Practical Witches. Hoodoo is a magical path that not only focuses on protection, love and healing (not to mention love and success), but it also does have a LOT of revenge spells. *shrug* I do these if I require them--it's not like I perform them willy-nilly, but if someone "effs" with me, I'll "eff" back harder.

That is why this coven is "Practical". That is also the reason I left Wicca.