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'''Wicca''' was created in 1954 by Gerald Gardener, based on 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 Gardener, 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 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 in 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 don't adhere to orthodox religious rules, no such thing as the devil. As such, liberals are willing to overlook the demonic side to Wicca, their bizarre sacrifice rituals, 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> They are inclusive, many worship nature or at least hold a deep respect for the natural world, and many promote peace or seek to live in a peaceful manner. Wiccans do not accept or worship the Judeo-Christian devil as Wicca is not a Judeo-Christian religion and as such does not acknowledge the devil. Wicca is often referred to as an "earth based" religion and many Wiccan ceremonies use earth-centric symbolism.

   

   

==Wiccan Morality==

==Wiccan Morality==

Most Wiccans submit to two basic rules of morality, the Wiccan Rede and the Threefold Law.  ''The Rede'' states: "And it harm none, do as you will," meaning that you may do what you like, so long as you do not offer harm to others or to yourself.  The Threefold Law states that what you send out in both the mundane and magical planes will return to you, though not necessarily by three.  

Most Wiccans submit to two basic rules of morality; the Wiccan Rede and the Threefold Law.  ''The Rede'' states: "And it harm none, do as you will," meaning that you may do what you like, so long as you do not offer harm to others or to yourself.  The Threefold Law states that what you send out in both the mundane and magical planes will return to you, though not necessarily by three.  

==Wiccans and Deity==

==Wiccans and Deity==