| | '''Wicca''' was created in 1954 by Gerald Gardner, based on certain ancient pre-Christian [[pagan]] ideals. Etymology: likely from Old English ''wicca,'' wizard, they affirm [[witchcraft]] and magic.<ref>[http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wicca Merriam-Webster -Wicca]</ref> | | '''Wicca''' was created in 1954 by Gerald Gardner, based on certain ancient pre-Christian [[pagan]] ideals. Etymology: likely from Old English ''wicca,'' wizard, they affirm [[witchcraft]] and magic.<ref>[http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wicca Merriam-Webster -Wicca]</ref> |
| − | It can be very difficult to come up with a universal definition of what a Wiccan is. Most Wiccans desire to live as one with nature, which could be adapted from [[Buddhism]] and other religions. Wicca calls on the practitioner to act as their own priest(ess)/shaman, interacting directly with the spirit force sometimes in the form of a horned God and Goddess.<ref>[http://www.religioustolerance.org/wic_faq.htm FAQs about Wicca that people ask, Religioustolerance.org]</ref> As a group, Wicca members are fully defended by [[liberal]]s. They are inclusive, they worship nature, they promote peace, they do not adhere to orthodox religious rules, and they believe in no such thing as the devil. As such, liberals are willing to overlook the demonic side to Wicca, their bizarre sacrifice rituals, and their spirit world connections. They want the world to understand that they are an 'earth-based' religion. | + | It can be very difficult to come up with a universal definition of what a Wiccan is. Most Wiccans desire to live as one with nature, which could be adapted from [[Buddhism]] and other religions. Wicca calls on the practitioner to act as their own priest(ess)/shaman, interacting directly with the spirit force sometimes in the form of a horned God and Goddess.<ref>[http://www.religioustolerance.org/wic_faq.htm FAQs about Wicca that people ask, Religioustolerance.org]</ref> As a group, Wicca members are fully defended by [[liberal]]s. They are inclusive, they worship nature, they promote peace, they do not adhere to orthodox religious rules, and they believe in no such thing as the devil. As such, liberals are willing to overlook the demonic side to Wicca, their bizarre sacrifice rituals, and their spirit world connections. Wiccans want the world to understand that they are an 'earth-based' religion. |