Do you feel confined to the broom closet when it comes to your beliefs?  As I began to write this article I started to wonder if this was actually such a bad thing.  Yes, if we view the “broom closet” as a hiding place, it can make what we keep there feel wrong or bad, and this is NOT good.  But if we think of it as a special place to store away the personal things that are sacred to us, it can be a beneficial thing.  This is especially true when others do not understand the true meaning or value of what is kept there. 

For those wanting to step out of the broom closet, we have the following suggestions:

If a person is trying to convince me that the Bible condemns Witchcraft, I’ll share the following information:

Note: This article contains scripture quotes simply as reference for those who are trying to discuss beliefs with Christian friends or family.

If you walk a non Christian path, sooner or later someone will try to tell you that no matter how good a person you are, you can still be sent to hell.   To most, this just sounds absurd!    Even many Christians who teach this doctrine have trouble understanding or explaining it.

Are you hiding your true beliefs? It’s not uncommon for Wiccans and Pagans to keep their practices to themselves. Too many people still view these paths in a negative way.  But this doesn’t mean you have to hide everything.

Even if your friends and family have different religious beliefs, you can often find ways to share your core beliefs through activities. For example, I have a sister who is a strict Christian, and in contrast, I embrace a Pagan path. We have little in common when it comes to our spiritual beliefs. However, the Divine blessings we both enjoy are nearly identical.