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Wicca is often reffered to as the "Old Religion", even though its existence only dates to the 1950s, when it was created in England by [[Gerald Gardner]]. Gardner was a noted libertarian, and his politics were very conservative. 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'. Other sects, or 'paths' as they are called, may have radically different politics and almost invariably regard the Gardnerians as elitists.

Wicca is often reffered to as the "Old Religion", even though its existence only dates to the 1950s, when it was created in England by [[Gerald Gardner]]. Gardner was a noted libertarian, and his politics were very conservative. 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'. Other sects, or 'paths' as they are called, may have radically different politics and almost invariably regard the Gardnerians as elitists.

Wicca is often confused with [[witchcraft]], the two practices are in fact very different, with the latter being genuinely ancient but ''not in any sense'' a religion. During early Christian times, many people were burnt at the steak, being accused of witchcraft, which Christians believe to be Satanic. Many of the "witches" were usually simply people who spoke out against or disagreed with someone particularly malicious, who would accuse them of witchcraft.  While there are many old religions that influence Wicca, none of them are alike enough to Wicca to be called its parent.

Though Wicca is often confused with [[witchcraft]], the two practices are in fact very different, with the latter being genuinely ancient but ''not in any sense'' a religion. During early Christian times, many people were burnt at the steak, being accused of witchcraft, which Christians believe to be Satanic. Many of the "witches" were usually simply people who spoke out against or disagreed with someone particularly malicious, who would accuse them of witchcraft.  While there are many old religions that influence Wicca, none of them are alike enough to Wicca to be called its parent.