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==[[Wicca]]== |
==[[Wicca]]== |
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| + | Wicca is historically an [[Initiatory Mystery Tradition]], but over time it has become very diverse with traditions that don't strictly adhere to the original beliefs and practices. The core theistic beliefs center around honouring of the Goddess and the God, whose relationship is portrayed through the cycles of nature. It is a spiritual path that can be seen to be include aspects of [[Magick]], [[Mysticism]] and [[Religion]]. [[Wicca|Read more...]] |
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| − | Wicca is a duotheistic Neopagan religion with various denominations or traditions. Traditionally, it centers its belief around worship of the Goddess and the God, their relationship thought be portrayed as the seasons progress. Apart from this belief, Wiccans are known for their practice of magic (or "magick"). This is used in a way that does not harm anyone. The practices of a Wiccan can include: casting a Circle, celebrating [[Sabbats]] , meeting for [[Esbats]] , spellwork, herbalism and much more. [[Wicca|Read more...]] |
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==What Wicca Is== |
==What Wicca Is== |
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| + | <li>Is traditionally a [[duotheistic]] [[religion]] with covens choosing patron deities from a particular pantheon with which the work most often. However, modern traditions do not necessarily adhere to this.</li> |
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| − | <li>Is polytheistic religion focusing upon dedication to patron deities, typically a god and a goddess.</li> |
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| + | <li>Is a [[religion]] which first came into the public eye in the 1950's but was in existance before this time and draws from many different pre-christian sources.</li> |
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| − | <li>Is a modern religion influenced by a variety of pre-Christian beliefs.</li> |
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| + | <li>Includes elements of [[Panentheism]]</li> |
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| − | <li>Views the spiritual and material worlds as overlapping: the gods are not distant beings but entities whose presence we can experience.</li> |
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+ | <li>Stresses personal experience with divinity ([[Mysticism]]) and the exploration of [[True Will]].</li> |
| + | <li>Personal Responsibility for ones actions is an important moral teaching of Wicca, found in the [[Wiccan Rede]]</li> |
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| − | <li>Views the universe as the product of complementary opposites in a system roughly akin to the Chinese concept of yin and yang.</li> |
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| − | <li>Teaches that we all are ultimately responsible for our own actions.<ref>Catherine Noble Beyer, 2002 - 2009. http://wicca.timerift.net/wicca101/Basics.shtml#1</ref></li> |
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==What Wicca Is Not== |
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| + | <li>Satanism. Wicca does not recognize the Christian fallen-angel, Satan, sometimes referred to as the devil.</li> |
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| + | <li>Druidism. A druid was a member of the priestly class in Gaul and possibly other parts of Celtic western Europe during the Iron Age. Wicca follows a different, but similar belief to that of the Druids. Druidism and Wiccan are both Pagan beliefs, however they are different religions.</li> |
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Latest revision as of 01:40, 27 November 2017
Welcome to this WiccaPedia, an ever-growing grove of information for Wiccans, or those who are curious about the religion. Creating articles, editing or just adding a picture will be much appreciated.
Wicca
Wicca is historically an Initiatory Mystery Tradition, but over time it has become very diverse with traditions that don't strictly adhere to the original beliefs and practices. The core theistic beliefs center around honouring of the Goddess and the God, whose relationship is portrayed through the cycles of nature. It is a spiritual path that can be seen to be include aspects of Magick, Mysticism and Religion. Read more...
What Wicca Is
- Is traditionally a duotheistic religion with covens choosing patron deities from a particular pantheon with which the work most often. However, modern traditions do not necessarily adhere to this.
- Is a religion which first came into the public eye in the 1950's but was in existance before this time and draws from many different pre-christian sources.
- Includes elements of Panentheism
- Stresses personal experience with divinity (Mysticism) and the exploration of True Will.
- Personal Responsibility for ones actions is an important moral teaching of Wicca, found in the Wiccan Rede
What Wicca Is Not
- Satanism. Wicca does not recognize the Christian fallen-angel, Satan, sometimes referred to as the devil.
- Druidism. A druid was a member of the priestly class in Gaul and possibly other parts of Celtic western Europe during the Iron Age. Wicca follows a different, but similar belief to that of the Druids. Druidism and Wiccan are both Pagan beliefs, however they are different religions.