what is wicca?

Answer 1

Wicca is one of many re emerging religions based on ancient beliefs.

HEre are THe Principals of Wiccan Belief

1. We practice rites to attune ourselves with the natural rhythm of life forces marked by
the phases of the Moon and the seasonal Quarters and Cross Quarters.

2. We recognize that our intelligence gives us a unique responsibility toward our environment.
We seek to live in harmony with Nature, in ecological balance offering fulfillment to
life and consciousness within an evolutionary concept.

3. We acknowledge a depth of power far greater than that apparent to the average person.
Because it is far greater than ordinary it is sometimes called "supernatural",
but we see it as lying within that which is naturally potential to all.

4. We conceive of the Creative Power in the universe as manifesting through polarity,
as masculine and feminine, and that this same Creative Power lies in all people,
and function's through the interaction of the masculine and feminine. We value neither above
the other, knowing each to be supportive of the other. We value sexuality as pleasure,
as the symbol and embodiment of life, and as one of the sources of energies
used in magickal practice and religious worship.

5. We recognize both outer worlds and inner, or psychological, worlds sometimes known as
the Spiritual World, the Collective Unconscious, Inner Planes, etc. and we see in the
inter-action of these two dimensions the basis for paranormal phenomena and magickal exercises.
We neglect neither dimension for the other, seeing both as necessary for our fulfillment.

6. We do not recognize any authoritarian hierarchy, but do honor those who teach,
respect those who share their greater knowledge and wisdom, and acknowledge those
who have courageously given of themselves in leadership.

7. We see religion, magick and wisdom in living as being united in the way one views
the world and lives within it - a world view and philosophy of life which we
identify as Witchcraft - the Wiccan Way.

8. Calling oneself "Witch" does not make a Witch, but neither does heredity itself,
nor the collecting of titles, degrees and initiations. A Witch seeks to control the forces
within her/himself that make life possible in order to live wisely and well without harm to
others and in harmony with Nature.

9. We acknowledge that it is in the affirmation and fulfillment of life, in a continuation
of evolution and development of consciousness, that gives meaning to the Universe
we know and our personal role within it.

10. Our only animosity towards Christianity, or towards any other religion or philosophy
of life, is to the extent that its institutions have claimed to be "the only way" and have sought
to deny freedom to others and to suppress other ways of religious practice and belief.

11. As American Witches, we are not threatened by debates on the history of the Craft,
the origins of various terms, the legitimacy of various aspects of different traditions.
We are concerned with our present and our future.

12. We do not accept the concept of absolute evil, nor do we worship any entity known
as "Satan" or "the Devil", as defined by the Christian tradition. We do not seek power
through the suffering of others, nor accept that personal benefit can be derived
only by denial to another.

13. We work within nature for that which is contributory to our health and well-being.
We are not bound by traditions from other times and other cultures, and owe no
allegiance to any person or power greater than the Divinity manifest through our own being.
As American Witches, we welcome and respect all life-affirming teachings and traditions,
and seek to learn from all and to share our learning. We do not wish to open ourselves
to the destruction of Wicca by those on self-serving power trips, or to philosophies
and practices contradictory to these principles. In seeking to exclude those whose ways
are contradictory to ours, we do not want to deny participation with us to any who
are sincerely interested in our knowledge and beliefs, regardless of race, color, sex, age,
national or cultural origins, or sexual preference.

Answer 2

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wicca

Answer 3

Wicca is pagan religion that recognizes the Divine Feminine as well as the Divine Masculine. God/goddess names from all pantheons can be used. Some Wiccans recognize the gods/goddesses as unique and separate Gods/Goddesses. Others see them as part of the Universal Divine. The holidays center around the cycle of life, particularly relating to the harvest, embracing related myths as parable to the Goddess's nature. Many Wiccans incorporate magick as part of their belief system. True magick is neither black nor white. What defines the magick is the intent behind it. You will hear of the Wiccan Rede: "An it harm none, do what ye will." This means that whatever you do, you must be careful not to hurt anyone in any way, including yourself with your actions. Wiccans believe in reincarnation and embrace death as a natural part of life. Wicca is a highly symbolic religion. It is peaceful and in tune with nature. There is no devil-worship in Wicca. This is a fallacy spoken by those of other creeds as a way to discount the validity of the faith.

Answer 4

Wiccca is not evil. Before Christianity entered Europe, the people who practised Wicca were the people who used natural remedies for curing people. Its popularity was a threat to Christianity, so Christianity's leaders demonized it. Since many women were the healers, Christianity, a proponent of patriarchy, condemed them as evildoers. As well, Christians condemned the remedies of the shaman of aboriginal groups in North & South America. Today, scientists are discovering that there are many good healing agents that were used by primitive peoples. When we demonize the practices of others, it is usually because we want to have all of the power and be number one. With no opposition, a group can control and set the rules of a society. Opposition is not tolerated.

Answer 5

Isn't it typical to see how Christians badmouth Wicca but cry when Atheists badmouth Christianity?

Wicca is a form of Paganism. It is a nature based religion.

Answer 6

Christian Wicca is a secret to this kind of huge volume of. C.W. is an eclectic sort of Christianity. those who can no longer evaluate the different teachings except the Bible are very uncomfortable with this faith. Christian Wicca believes contained in the trinity of God the daddy, God the mummy (Goddess), and the Son God Jesus. We also study and practice the rules of the Bible, Kabbalah, Gnostic Gospels and Wiccan teachings. likely the biggest idea of C.W. is their inclusion of the Divine female. really, there won't be able to be a start with no father AND a mom. We worship the mummy Goddess as having equivalent potential in introduction. the mummy is found in each aspect of non secular teachings, even the Bible. (besides the actual incontrovertible reality for you to look demanding to locate it there.) also, there's a distinction between being Christo-pagan and being Christian Wiccan. earlier you pass on the air including your record, lookup both and bear in mind the numerous ameliorations. I gained't do it right here because it is going to easily get too lengthy. purely comprehend that they are diverse. i'm usually criticized by Christians and Wiccans alike. (extra so Christians. Wiccans have a tendency to be extra open-minded.) i desire I actually have replied a number of your questions. good success including your radio record....advantages!

Answer 7

Wicca is a Neopagan religion and a religious movement found in many different countries, though most commonly in English-speaking cultures.

Answer 8

Contrary to what those who choose to persecute or lie about us wish to believe, Wicca is a very peaceful, harmonious and balanced way of thinking and life which promotes oneness with the divine and all which exists.

Answer 9

A religion based on witchcraft... Wicca is a modern religion... Started up about fourty years ago..

P.S. Matt has no idea what he's talking about..

Answer 10

A modern version of Witchcraft. Wiccans worship multiple Gods, male and female, and believe in the use of magick (even if they don't use it themselves) and respect for the earth. The very best site to begin with is http://www.witchvox.com. I became Wiccan in 1997.

For Wiccans, magick is a part of nature, and they use their minds and words to work in cooperation with nature. They also believe that everything they do will come back to them (karma). The main belief can be expressed in the short form of the Wiccan Rede: "Do as you will, but HARM NONE!"

Answer 11

Wicca, sometimes called "The Craft" or "The Craft of the Wise" is one of many earth-based religion. The religion which is closest to Wicca in America is probably Native American spirituality. Traditional Wicca was founded by Gerald Gardner, a British civil servant, who wrote a series of books on the religion in the 1940's. It contains references to Celtic deities, symbols, seasonal days of celebration, etc. Added to this were components of ceremonial magic and practices of the Masonic Order. A more recent form is eclectic Wicca which involves a combination of Wiccan beliefs and practices, combined with other Pagan and non-Pagan elements. The various traditions of Wicca are part of the Pagan or Neopagan group of earth-based religions.

To some conservative Christians, all religions other than their own are forms of Satanism in which followers worship Satan or one of his demons. So, they view Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Wicca, and dozens of other religions as varieties of Satanism.
However, most people recognize that there are over many dozens of religions in the world, with different beliefs about deity, humanity and the rest of the universe. One of these is Wicca. Another is Satanism. These two religions have entirely different beliefs about deity, different rules for ethical behavior, different expectations from their membership, different views of the universe, different seasonal days of celebration, etc. Wiccans do not recognize an all-evil deity or quasi-deity like Satan. It is mainly Christianity and Islam which teach that Satan exists, either as an evil principle or as an all-evil fallen angel with supernatural powers.
Wicca and Satanism are not at all similar religions. However, the Christian church linked them in the past -- particularly during the Witch burning times of the late Middle Ages and Renaissance. They regarded Witches as Satan worshipers. Some Christian denominations have not been particularly thorough in correcting mistakes of the past. So, Wicca and Satanism continue to be linked in many people's minds.

Wicca is unrelated to Satanism. It is a group of religious traditions: some are highly structured, while most are eclectic. Many, perhaps most, Wiccans are solitary practitioners. They are, in many ways, directly opposite to Satanists:
Wiccans worship a Goddess and her consort, a God.
They do not recognize Satan or any other all-evil supernatural entity.
Their prime symbol is the exact opposite to the symbol used by Satanists. It is the upright pentagram -- a 5-pointed star with two points downward and one up. Sometimes it is enclosed by a circle to form a pentacle.
Their groups are called covens, not grottos or temples.
Their rule of behavior is called the Wiccan Rede: "An it harm none, do what thou wilt." i.e. do whatever you wish, as long as it harms no one, including yourself. Unlike Satanists, Wiccans are not allowed do dominate, manipulate, control, or harm others.

They believe that they worship neither the Christian God nor the Christian devil. They worship a Goddess and a God. Neither is at all similar to Satan. Wicca, and other forms of Neopaganism, are as different from Satanism as Hinduism is from Christianity.