What is Wicca, Witchcraft and Paganism?

Philosophy of Wiccan Belief Philosophy of Wiccan Belief The philosophy of Wiccan belief is a set of spiritual principles. These principles are the fruit of one fundamental insight into the nature of reality . . . The universe and everything in it is a manifestation of the Divine. The philosophy of Wicca therefore carefully balances free will with responsibility; rights with respect. This balance forms the basis of Wiccan belief. And while in daily life it may seem that freedom and responsibility are opposing ideals, within the perspective of the One Divine Which Is All, they are found to be identical. How can that be? A Creed-less Credo Wiccan philosophy is not carved in stone. I would like to state clearly that this is not the philosophy of Witch craft per se, nor of the old Wiccan religion. Instead, offered here is the philosophy of Wicca Spirituality - the New Wicca. This article isn't proposing a creed to which Wiccans must adhere - the idea of such dogma is in direct opposition to the philosophy of Wicca! 1. 2. 3.

Wicca, the religion World religions; Neopagan religions Menu Sponsored link. Quotations: About this section: Wicca is the largest of the Neopagan religions. Many, perhaps most, are solitary practitioners. Wicca is a very different religion from Christianity. Topics covered in this section: Sponsored link: Not a sponsored link References: Thanks to WiseGorilla at: for their elegant pentagram image. Site navigation: Copyright 1995 to 2015 by Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance. Neopaganism and Wicca Google + Neo-Paganism (also spelled Neopaganism and also known as Paganism) is a religion that emphasizes ancient pagan religious traditions and reverence for nature. This religion takes a variety of forms known as "paths," which range from Wicca, which focuses on spells and goddess worship, to Hellenic Polytheism, which seeks to revive Greek paganism in an academically accurate form. While this belief system was more commonplace in the ancient world, it has experienced a resurrgence in parts of the modern world, mostly in the West. When it comes to Neo Paganism and Wicca, many people have questions like: What do Wiccans believe in God or gods? The table of contents below will direct you to various topics on Neo Paganism and Wicca, from their beliefs to comparison charts to their holidays and more.

What is Wicca? What is Wicca? Wicca. Witchcraft. The philosophy of the religion (acknowledged as such by the U.S. As Starhawk said in "Spiral Dance ": Our practice arises from a deep, spiritual commitment to the earth, to healing and to linking of magick to political action. Each one of us embodies the divine. Honoring both Goddess and God, we work with female and male images of divinity, always remembering that their essence is a mystery that goes beyond form. In honoring the Goddess and God, we acknowledge the duality that exists in all facets of life. Wicca is an Earth religion -- an accepting, open-minded faith that celebrates diversity and considers us all to be children of the same mother. Next Page Glossary For further reading Get a Rune or Tarot reading, dream interpretation or astrological report

The Religion of Wicca The Religion of Wicca No one should ever assume the title of Witch lightly. To call yourself a Witch is to set yourself apart from most humans, to appoint yourself a priest or priestess of the Goddess. It is a binding contract to serve the life force (Eileen Holland). Bid ye the Wiccan Laws ye must, in perfect love and perfect trust. Eight words the Wiccan Rede fulfill: An ye harm none, do as ye will. For those of you new to The Craft, the above quote is from the Wiccan Rede, the rule by which we live: Do what you want as long as you don't hurt anyone. The most important thing to remember about Wicca is that there is no right or wrong. Glossary For further reading Get a Rune or Tarot reading, dream interpretation or astrological report