What is a wikkin?

Answer 1

A wiccan is one who is disillusioned with all the dogma and stuff shirt propaganda of organized religion that has fuddled up the
true message of God. They are by nature spirit minded folks who
just couldn't find God hidden in the maze of confused clergy and their endless foolishness. If we are to rescue these soul to the
light then we need to make that light shine once again.

Answer 2

Wicca is a religion, and although its adherents often identify as witches, Wicca and witchcraft are not necessarily the same thing.

Wiccans worship a Goddess and a God; they observe the festivals of the eight Sabbats of the year and the full-moon Esbats; and they have a code of ethics that most live by. Wicca is thus distinct from witchcraft, which does not of itself imply any specific religious, ethical or ritual elements, and is practiced in various forms by people of many religions, as well as by some atheists.

Wicca does, however, incorporate a specific form of witchcraft, with particular ritual forms, involving the casting of spells, herbalism, divination and other forms of magic. Wiccan ethics require that magical activities be limited to good purposes only.

According to Gerald Gardner, the religion derives from a secret but widespread witch-cult of early modern Europe, which incorporated all of the key religious beliefs and ideals and the distinctive ritual structures found in modern Wicca. While this historical interpretation is now much criticised, it is difficult to conclusively say whether Wicca is a religious form of witchcraft or a religion incorporating witchcraft.

While most Wiccans practice magic, a few do not, and do not identify as witches. Similarly, many Wiccans, though not all, call themselves Pagans, though the umbrella term Paganism encompasses many faiths that have nothing to do with Wicca or witchcraft.

Answer 3

Is it just an obnoxious web spelling of Wicca like spelling cool 'kewl'. I mean, the whole magic with a k thing is bad enough....

Wicca is a Neopagan religion and a religious movement found in many different countries. It was first publicised in 1954 by a British civil servant named Gerald Gardner[1] after the British Witchcraft Act was repealed. He claimed that the religion, of which he was an initiate, was a modern survival of an old witch cult, which had existed in secret for hundreds of years, originating in the pre-Christian Paganism of Europe. Wicca is thus sometimes referred to as the Old Religion. The veracity of Gardner's claims cannot be independently proven, and it is thought that Wiccan theology began to be compiled no earlier than the 1920s. Various related Wiccan traditions have since evolved, or been adapted from, the form established by Gardner, which came to be called Gardnerian Wicca. These other traditions of Wicca each have distinctive beliefs, rituals, and practices. Many traditions of Wicca remain secretive and require that members be initiated.

As for 'Wikkin/wikka', its a derogatory term, probably originally coined by Rhy, to differentiate between Wiccans, who actually understand the structures and origins of the actual religion, and "Wiccans" who really have no idea wtf they're doing, or why it's even incorrect for them to label themselves as Wiccan. (When they could label themselves as something
completely different--or not at all--and everyone would be perfectly okay with it.)

Answer 4

A wiccan with poor 'spelling' skills?

Sorry, couldn't help myself!

It is generally referring to a follower of a nature based religion. There are many different wiccan 'traditions' and while some will come right out and say they are 'witches', others don't take the title. That's why I didn't come right out and say "Usually, a witch."

There are a lot of Wiccans floating around here, so I'm sure you'll get a lot of explanations that are much more detailed.

~Morg~

Answer 5

A Wiccan is a practitioner of Wicca - which is a resurgence of European-based paganism.

Answer 6

It is spelled Wiccan. It is a religous group who honor Mother Earth, spirituality, and the good of mankind! White witches if you will. They are positive light spirits who are looking out for Mother earth and all who inhabit it.

Answer 7

Wicca is a celebration of earth and appreciation for it. They are polytheistic (believe in more than one god). Here is an amazing site that teaches you about Wicca and also religious tolerance.

Answer 8

Do you mean Wiccan?

It's followers of Wicca. Which is the politically correct term for witches these days.

Answer 9

i think you mean wiccan, a person who follows the religion of wicca

Answer 10

A wikkin is a witch who uses wikipedia.