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'''Wicca''' was created in 1954 based on ancient [[pagan]] 'religion'. most branches practice what seems much like [[witchcraft]].  

'''Wicca''' was created in 1954 by Gerald Gardener, based on ancient [[pagan]] ideals. Most branches practice what seems much like [[witchcraft]].  

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 stolen from [[Buddhism]] and other religions.  Wicca calls on the practitioner to act as their own priest/shaman, interacting directly with the spirit force or deity.

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 stolen from [[Buddhism]] and other religions.  Wicca calls on the practitioner to act as their own priest(ess)/shaman, interacting directly with the spirit force or deity.

==Wiccan Morality==

==Wiccan Morality==

==Wiccans and Deity==

==Wiccans and Deity==

Wiccans may be either monotheistic or polytheistic; the monotheists simply directing their spells and prayers to Spirit, and the polytheists subscribing to a variety of historical pantheons, including [[Celt]]ic, [[Greek]], [[Asatru|Nordic]], [[Roman]], and even [[Chinese]], [[Japanese]], and [[Hindu|Indian]]; or some combination of the above.  Nearly all Wiccans, however, subscribe to the idea of Spirit being divided into two polarities, the [[male]] and the [[female]]. <ref> Wicca for One by Raymond Buckland, page 28 </ref>  The male polarity is the God, or the Green Man; the female polarity is the Goddess, whom herself is split into the three parts of Maiden, Mother, and Crone.  They are also often called the Lord and Lady. They have been given so many names they have been called the Nameless Ones.<ref>Wicca a Guide for the Solitary Practitioner by Scott Cunningham, page 11 </ref>

Wiccans may be either monotheistic or polytheistic; the monotheists simply directing their spells and prayers to Spirit, and the polytheists subscribing to a variety of historical pantheons, including [[Celt]]ic, [[Greek]], [[Asatru|Nordic]], [[Roman]], and even [[Chinese]], [[Japanese]], and [[Hindu|Indian]]; or some combination of the above, but most Wiccans are duotheistic worshipping the God and Goddess.  Nearly all Wiccans, however, subscribe to the idea of Spirit being divided into two polarities, the [[male]] and the [[female]]. <ref> Wicca for One by Raymond Buckland, page 28 </ref>  The male polarity is the God, or the Green Man; the female polarity is the Goddess, whom herself is split into the three parts of Maiden, Mother, and Crone.  They are also often called the Lord and Lady. They have been given so many names they have been called the Nameless Ones.<ref>Wicca a Guide for the Solitary Practitioner by Scott Cunningham, page 11 </ref>

==Wiccan Holy Days==

==Wiccan Holy Days==

==History of Wicca==

==History of Wicca==

Although there are elements of Wicca which date back to ancient times (the Sabbat fire festivals, for example), it does not tie to any particular religious practice from ancient times.  Most aspects of Wicca are modern and were made in the last fifty years.  Wicca was first popularized in England by Gerald Gardner after the repeal of Britain's laws banning Witchcraft and Black Magic. These attitudes are still adhered to by those who follow his religion in the form in which he created it, who are known as 'Gardnerians'. Nowadays, there are many forms of Wicca, including Alexandrian, Dianic, [[Druid]]ic, Corellian, Stregha (Italian witchcraft), Faery, and many others.  There are also many Solitary and Eclectic practitioners, who follow no set tradition at all.

Although there are elements of Wicca which date back to ancient times (the Sabbat fire festivals, for example), it does not tie to any particular religious practice from ancient times.  Most aspects of Wicca are modern and were created in the last fifty years.  Wicca was first popularized in England by Gerald Gardner after the repeal of Britain's laws banning Witchcraft and Black Magic. These attitudes are still adhered to by those who follow his religion in the form in which he created it, who are known as 'Gardnerians'. Nowadays, there are many forms of Wicca, including Alexandrian, Dianic, [[Druid]]ic, Corellian, Stregha (Italian witchcraft), Faery, and many others.  There are also many Solitary and Eclectic practitioners, who follow no set tradition at all but through practice create there own.

==References==

==References==

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[[Category:Paganism]]

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