Christianity/Religious vs. Witchcraft

1) Can I be a witch even if I am a Christian?
There is much debate of this question. It all stems from the definition of Witch. If you are referring to a Witch as in a Wiccan sense, then the answer would be no. A Wiccan CANNOT be Christian at the same time, as one cannot service two masters (two religions); one cannot be faithful to both the Christian God and the Wiccan Lord and Lady at the same time. (Note: Please see my post titled "Do Wiccans Believe in any Gods?" on Wicca and deity worship)

If you are referring to a general Witch, then the answer would be yes, as Witchcraft in this sense is not a religion, it is a practice or skill. Witchcraft in this sense services no deities, nor follows any religious dogma. Only personally set ethical guidelines that the individual witch creates and thus follows (For Example: Accept responsibility for all actions taken and the end results).

However…I as a Witch and former Catholic will say no. The bible clearly states that Witchcraft is forbidden. Why a Christian who wishes to please their Lord and go to heaven, would choose to practice something that He condemns at the same time as practicing Christianity, is beyond me.

2) Can I be a Christian, Jew, Muslim, Buddhist, or other religious affiliation, and still be a Witch?
This is a common question I have seen many ask. While Witchcraft is a practice, many religions condemn its practices, for the simple fact that they are afraid of it. Most of their religious text clearly state that it is against religious belief to practice any form of sorcery or witchcraft, for the end result would be eternal torment in the afterlife. Buddhism on the other hand doesn’t state anywhere in their belief system that it condemns Witchcraft, but I don’t think any Buddhists really have any interests in practicing Witchcraft. But I could be wrong.