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'''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>[https://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. Wiccans 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.  

   

   

* [http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2014970023_fatherstepdaughter06m.html Wiccan Murder-Suicide: Man and his stepdaughter died from gunshots to the head]

* [http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2014970023_fatherstepdaughter06m.html Wiccan Murder-Suicide: Man and his stepdaughter died from gunshots to the head]

* [http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20100903/NEWS03/309039951/0/FRONTPAGE Manslaughter charges for Wiccan in boyfriends stabbing death, Watertown Daily, September 3, 2010]

* [http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20100903/NEWS03/309039951/0/FRONTPAGE Manslaughter charges for Wiccan in boyfriends stabbing death, Watertown Daily, September 3, 2010]

* [http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-20002025-504083.html Wiccan Woman Killed Man as Apparent "Sacrifice" Says Detective, CBS News, April 09, 2010]

* [https://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-20002025-504083.html Wiccan Woman Killed Man as Apparent "Sacrifice" Says Detective, CBS News, April 09, 2010]

* [http://blogs.seattleweekly.com/dailyweekly/2010/05/eric_christensen_accused_of_ki_1.php Eric Christensen, Accused of Killing Girlfriend Because She Was a Warlock, Seattle Weekly, May 26, 2010]

* [http://blogs.seattleweekly.com/dailyweekly/2010/05/eric_christensen_accused_of_ki_1.php Eric Christensen, Accused of Killing Girlfriend Because She Was a Warlock, Seattle Weekly, May 26, 2010]

* [http://www.covenantnews.com/newswire/archives/010377.html Wiccan found guilty in baby's murder]

* [http://www.covenantnews.com/newswire/archives/010377.html Wiccan found guilty in baby's murder]