can anybody give me info on "wicca?"?
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Wicca Spells - What is Wicca?\nWhat is Wicca and what are Wicca spells? While it is rooted in ancient pagan beliefs, the Wicca religion, as it is practiced now, is only about 50-years-old. Wicca is a belief system cobbled together in the 1940's and 1950's by Gerald Gardner from a variety of religious traditions and beliefs as well as Freemason rituals. Since Gardner published several books espousing his system of worship, many offshoots and variations of Wicca have sprung up. \n\nThere is no particular agreement between Wiccans, or "wise ones" concerning what they believe and worship. Some worship the "Goddess," some worship the "God," and some worship both. Others worship nature. Some Wiccans say they embrace Christian doctrine, while others reject it. Most promoters of Wicca believe in reincarnation. \n\nOne thing most Wiccans agree on is the fact that Satan is not a part of their pantheon and they vehemently deny Satan-worship as one of their practices. This is because they disavow the notion of moral absolutes. There is no such thing as good or evil, because it is all relative. Wiccans have only one law that they bind themselves to, called "The Rede." It simply states, "Do what ye will, harm ye none." In other words: "Do what ever you want to as long as no one gets hurt." The Three-fold Law governs consequences, and is a law of returns that states, "All good that a person does to another returns three-fold in this life; harm is also returned three-fold." \n\nWicca Spells - Mind Control\nWhat about Wicca spells? Not all Wiccans practice witchcraft (which they call "magick" to set themselves apart from illusionists and magicians). Magick is to Wicca what prayer is to Christianity. Wiccans claim that the practice of magick is simply using their minds to control matter, while Christians call upon God to heal people and to intervene and work in their lives. Because the Rede forbids harming others and the Three-fold Law sets forth consequences for those who do, Wiccans view themselves as "white witches" or "nature witches." \n\nWicca is basically a religion that is about minding your own business and living peaceably with your neighbors and environment. Wiccans are eager to draw parallels between themselves and biblical Christianity for the sake of earning credibility, but what does the Bible have to say about this religion? You won't find the word "wicca" in the Bible, so let's evaluate the beliefs in light of what God says about them. \n\nWicca spells are idolism - Romans 1:25 says, "They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshipped and served created things, rather than the Creator…" Who wants to settle for second best? In Isaiah 40, God paints a very cool picture of how much greater the Creator is than His creation. If you are worshipping anything besides the Creator, you are just spinning your wheels.\n\n\nWicca spells bring false hope - Hebrews 9:27 says, "…Man is destined to die once, after that, to face judgment." God says we get one chance at life, and that is it. There are no do-overs. If we don't accept God's gift of Jesus in our lifetime, He judges us as unwilling to be in His presence, and we are sent to Hell. \n\n\nWicca spells bring disillusionment - Mark 7:8 says, "You have let go of the commands of God and are holding on to the traditions of men". God is God, and we are not. We have a decision to make. Are we going to take God at His word and adopt His worldview, or not? Knowing God is hard work that takes a lot of discipline. Wicca is a religion that takes a pack of lies, ties it in a romantic ribbon, and searches out a well-intentioned, but lazy and gullible mark to sell its hollow doctrines.\n\n\nWicca spells bring rebellion - Deuteronomy 18:10-12 says, "Let no one be found among you who… practices divination or sorcery, interpre
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Wow.  There's a whole lot of misinformation out there!  If you're interested in Witchcraft the best thing you can do is study, study, study.  I'd also advise staying away from books by Silver Ravenwolf or anything else published by Llewelyn.\n\nWitchvox.com is a great place to start.\n\nThere's nothing evil about Witchcraft.  You'll hear about "white" and "black" magic.  Ignore it.  Everything needs balance...light and shadows, black and white...everything.  Also, Wicca is NOT the only form of Witchcraft.  In fact, it's one of the newest.  There are many, many types and forms of Witchcraft.  Witchcraft in and of itself is not a religion, it's a craft.  Many Pagans practice the craft without being "Wiccan".  Additionally, there are also Christians who practice it, although that is a hot topic of debate among both Christians AND Witches.\n\nLastly, many rituals that people perform are rooted in Witchcraft (birthday candles, lighting candles in church, etc.).  However, their current religion may call Witchcraft "evil"...it all depends on how open your mind is, what you've already been taught and your willingness to explore and learn and make your own decisions.
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Some of my favorite sites:\nhttp://wicca.timerift.net/\nhttp://www.controverscial.com/index.html\nhttp://www.geraldgardner.com/\nhttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/amberandjet/    (A good Yahoo group)\nhttp://www.ecauldron.net/    (Has a good message board)\nhttp://www.hermeticgoldendawn.org/index.shtml    (Not Wiccan, but deals with ceremonial magic)
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Does this help?\n\nhttp://www.witchvox.com/vn/sh/ukgb2_sh.html
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These sites will help you:\nhttp://www.waningmoon.com/ethics/rede.shtml\nThe Wiccan Rede:  A Historical Journey\n\nhttp://www.wiccanrede.dreamhost.com/\nThe Wiccan Rede Project\n\nhttp://www.starkindler.org/dianis/realrede.html\nAn interesting essay
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A Wiccan is a witch, and Wicca is the practice of witchcraft. A Wiccan is someone who follows a pagan faith that involves the celebration of nature, magical rites and rites of passage. It can involve spellcasting, the making of charms and so on, but at its most fundamental is often described as being made up of two elements - the Wiccan Rede, and the Law of Threefold Return.\n\nThe Wiccan Rede is a rule of behaviour that says "As long as it harms no-one, do what you will". This might sound simple enough, but to apply it in life is difficult and teaches the development of forethought - you can only do what you believe will harm no-one.\n\nAnd the Law of Threefold Return underlies this with a belief that "whatever you give out, good or bad, comes back to you threefold". So Wiccans are encouraged through enlightened self-interest (rather than any concept of sin) to be good, positive influences in their lives, communities and nations.\n\nIncidentally, many Christian groups believe that Wicca is aligned with Satanism. It is not. The confusion comes from the fact that many Celtic and Saxon gods (revered by some Wicca), were depicted as horned beings (horns being the symbol of natural sexual energy). With the Christian Devil also having horns, they became connected in the minds of some Christians, but not in the minds of Wiccans.
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I'm familiar with Goetic Witchcraft which is completely different from Wicca. Otherwise there is no "Gothic Wicca". What you are is simply an amalgam of the Wiccan and Goth cultures. Look for a Morrigan, Hecate or Ereshkigal centered coven. You should be happy there.\n\nLike all wiccan traditions, you make it up as you go along. "Once is tradition. Twice is ancient tradition. Three times is an ancient tradition whose origins are lost in the mists of time."
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All of the books by scott cunnigham are very informative about Wicca, and you will learn that the religion is NOT an occult nor do we believe in the Christian derived diety known as Satan.
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Merry meet you \n\nWell im new to Wiccan myself and all i can tell you is to find a person that is into the path that you follow and talk to them look up on different web sites and read alot of books because nomatter if this for you or a friend you have to relize that to fully understand the Wiccan path you have to do a whole lot of reading ive been doing research for almost 2 months  and i still havent done any spells yet so all i can say is do research here are a few sites that i go to for some info k.\n\n\nhttp://www.glasstemple.com/basics/\nhttp://www.solitarywiccans.org/\nhttp://magickaschool.com/\n\n\nJust remember "Do what thou wilt as long as it Harm None"\nbecasue the law of three will apply to any spell you cast good or bad. not to scare you but its true.,
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Here are the results of my research. I pray that YOU will read them carefully and consider your eternal destiny as instead of seeking temporal rewards through operating apart from the living God of Heaven who is your Creator.\n\n________________________--\n\n\nWicca Spells - What is Wicca?\nWhat is Wicca and what are Wicca spells? While it is rooted in ancient pagan beliefs, the Wicca religion, as it is practiced now, is only about 50-years-old. Wicca is a belief system cobbled together in the 1940's and 1950's by Gerald Gardner from a variety of religious traditions and beliefs as well as Freemason rituals. Since Gardner published several books espousing his system of worship, many offshoots and variations of Wicca have sprung up. \n\nThere is no particular agreement between Wiccans, or "wise ones" concerning what they believe and worship. Some worship the "Goddess," some worship the "God," and some worship both. Others worship nature. Some Wiccans say they embrace Christian doctrine, while others reject it. Most promoters of Wicca believe in reincarnation. \n\nOne thing most Wiccans agree on is the fact that Satan is not a part of their pantheon and they vehemently deny Satan-worship as one of their practices. This is because they disavow the notion of moral absolutes. There is no such thing as good or evil, because it is all relative. Wiccans have only one law that they bind themselves to, called "The Rede." It simply states, "Do what ye will, harm ye none." In other words: "Do what ever you want to as long as no one gets hurt." The Three-fold Law governs consequences, and is a law of returns that states, "All good that a person does to another returns three-fold in this life; harm is also returned three-fold." \n\nWicca Spells - Mind Control\nWhat about Wicca spells? Not all Wiccans practice witchcraft (which they call "magick" to set themselves apart from illusionists and magicians). Magick is to Wicca what prayer is to Christianity. Wiccans claim that the practice of magick is simply using their minds to control matter, while Christians call upon God to heal people and to intervene and work in their lives. Because the Rede forbids harming others and the Three-fold Law sets forth consequences for those who do, Wiccans view themselves as "white witches" or "nature witches." \n\nWicca is basically a religion that is about minding your own business and living peaceably with your neighbors and environment. Wiccans are eager to draw parallels between themselves and biblical Christianity for the sake of earning credibility, but what does the Bible have to say about this religion? You won't find the word "wicca" in the Bible, so let's evaluate the beliefs in light of what God says about them. \n\nWicca spells are idolism - Romans 1:25 says, "They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshipped and served created things, rather than the Creator…" Who wants to settle for second best? In Isaiah 40, God paints a very cool picture of how much greater the Creator is than His creation. If you are worshipping anything besides the Creator, you are just spinning your wheels.\n\n\nWicca spells bring false hope - Hebrews 9:27 says, "…Man is destined to die once, after that, to face judgment." God says we get one chance at life, and that is it. There are no do-overs. If we don't accept God's gift of Jesus in our lifetime, He judges us as unwilling to be in His presence, and we are sent to Hell. \n\n\nWicca spells bring disillusionment - Mark 7:8 says, "You have let go of the commands of God and are holding on to the traditions of men". God is God, and we are not. We have a decision to make. Are we going to take God at His word and adopt His worldview, or not? Knowing God is hard work that takes a lot of discipline. Wicca is a religion that takes a pack of lies, ties it in
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The Wiccan religion in an initiatory mystery religion founded by Gerald B. Gardner in the early 1950's.  It incorporates elements of Masonic Ritual, Brythonic folklore.  It is a religion that follows and Wheel of the year gathering together for 8 sabbats, as well as working during the lunar cycles (esbats)  There are 4 levels of initiations in traditional Gardnarian Wicca 1-3rd degree then the sublime or elder level. it is said it takes a witch to make a witch however, Since the mid 1970's there has been a movement of ecclectic DIY wiccans, who have had no formal training beyond what they could glean from books.  There are many groups out there that offer training, also many books & websites where you can get more basic information on the subject. some are \nhttp://beaufort.bravepages.com/\nhttp://www.sacred-texts.com/pag/gbos/index.htm\nhttp://www.sacred-texts.com/pag/index.htm\nhttp://www.thecrookedheath.com/wiccanf.htm
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Wicca is a Neopagan religious movement found in many different countries, though most commonly in English-speaking cultures. Wicca was first publicised in 1954 after the repeal of the British Witchcraft Act, by a British civil servant named Gerald Gardner. 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 is now much debated, and it is thought that much if not all of Wiccan theology was established no earlier than the 1920s. Since its founding, various related Wiccan traditions have evolved, or been adapted from, the form established by Gardner, which came to be called Gardnerian Wicca. These other traditions of Wicca each have specific beliefs, rituals, and practices. Most traditions of Wicca remain secretive and require members to be initiated, however there is a growing movement of Eclectic or Solitary Wiccans who adhere to the religion but do not believe a traditional initiation is necessary. Gardnerian Wicca is perhaps the most popular of the traditions excepting Solitary Wicca. you can find more information also in the address that i give you
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Here is how I feel..\n\nHelp for Non-Wiccans \nThat someone you love should decide one day to be a Witch may be the last thing you ever expected. What could be more alien, more controversial, more overwhelming? \n\nYour loved one is probably exploring Wicca, a modern Pagan (Neo-Pagan) movement. Throw out all the stereotypes and the Hollywood hype you've seen or heard about Witchcraft. Wicca (like other modern Pagan religions) is actually a gentle, life-affirming, positive path. It is a religion and a way of life that connects on a very deep level with Nature and the Earth's cycles. Wicca is very individualized. Its followers do not answer to any all-powerful leader; nor are they cut off from family or friends. Wicca is not a proselytizing religion. For some, it just happens to be the religion that makes the most sense. \n\nHow should you respond to someone interested in Wicca? Try to understand that there are many positive spiritual paths from which to choose. Mainstream religion is not for everyone; give your loved one the freedom to choose for him/herself. If your under-age child takes an interest in Wicca, you have the right to insist that he/she stay away from it. But if Wicca is forbidden territory, your child may seek the information subversively; wouldn't it be better to permit overt exploration so that your child may seek information with your guidance? \n\nOccasionally you may hear the terms "white witch", "black witch", implying that there are good or bad versions of the path. This is actually a fallacy. Wiccans follow what's known as The Wiccan Rede, which states, "If it harm none, do what you will." This means one may live life as one sees fit so long as one does no intentional harm. (This includes casting negative spells and doing magic to manipulate others.) Wiccans by definition do not practice any form of negative magic. Those who do are not deserving of the title, "Witch". \n\nNo one can speak for others who claim to be Wiccan, and it is possible that there are some alleged Wiccans who are unethical. Keep in mind that in all walks of life, from every cultural, philosophical and religious background there are those who do not live up to the high standards of their community. The best thing to do is to encourage new Wiccans to be discriminatory, to use good judgement and common sense in their spiritual pursuits. \n\nFor more basic information about this path please see the other sections of this page including, "What is Wicca?" \n\nQuestions? If you have a question about Wicca or Neo-Paganism, write to Fly-by-Night psyche@flybynightbookstore.com. Your question and our answer will be posted on our web site (with only your first name for those who wish to maintain their anonymity). We may not be able to answer all questions due to volume but will attempt to respond to as many as possible.
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Whilst wicca appears to be a sincere and genuine spiritual concept, for your own spiritual well being, I would most strongly advise you to look for spiritual guidance from another source!\n\nIf you are looking to increase your understanding of your own spirituality and your connection to the Divine - then read the Celestine Profecies, or books by Wayne Dyer, Deepak Chopra, etc, or look into Reiki, Shamanism, Spiritualist groups\n\nHowever God gave us free will and this is your choice\nMay God bless you and protect you on your journey!
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A good, non-partisan intro to Wicca:\nhttp://wicca.timerift.net/index.html\n\nSome differences between Traditionalist Wicca and Traditionalist Witchcraft:\nhttp://www.traditionalwitchcraft.com/HSDwitchFAQ.html#q1.3\n\nOverview of witchcraft in general:\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witchcraft\n\nJim Jones:\nhttp://www.religioustolerance.org/dc_jones.htm\n\nAnd I assume you mean Idi Amin, rather than Adi Amin:\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idi_Amin
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Magic in the Wiccan sense is real, so is pagan... but it is called Magick with a k... and i do believe... i am pagan... any further questions contact me at...\nblfittro@yahoo.com
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Hi....I am a Wiccan (and have been for the past 20 years).  Wiccans do worship Mother Earth & Father Sky.  You will be able to find most Wiccan Followers volunteering in their communities by cleaning up garbage sites, volunteering in animal shelters, etc.  While your Friend apparently claims to follow the Wiccan Religion, I don't believe that he, in actuality, knows anything about the Religion.  You may want to broach the subject with your Friend by asking him to explain the Principles behind Wicca and asking him how he incorpates Wicca into his daily life.  Have a lovely rest of the day.