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Wicca (pronounced [ˈwɪkə]) is a Neopagan religion and a form of modern witchcraft. It is often referred to as Witchcraft or the Craft by its adherents, who are known as Wiccans or Witches. Its disputed origins lie in England in the early 20th century, though it was first popularised during the 1950s by Gerald Gardner, a retired British civil servant, who at the time called it the "witch cult" and "witchcraft", and its adherents "the Wica". From the 1960s the name of the religion was normalised to "Wicca". Wicca is typically a duotheistic religion, worshipping a Goddess and a God, who are traditionally viewed as the Triple Goddess and Horned God. These two deities are often viewed as being facets of a greater pantheistic Godhead, and as manifesting themselves as various polytheistic deities. Other characteristics of Wicca include the ritual use of magic, a basic code of morality, and the celebration of eight seasonally based festivals. There are various different denominations within Witchcraft, which are referred to as traditions. Some, such as Gardnerian and Alexandrian Wicca, follow in the initiatory lineage of Gardner; these are often collectively termed British Traditional Wicca, and many of their practitioners consider the term "Wicca" to apply only to these lineaged traditions. Others, such as Cochrane's Craft, Feri and the Dianic tradition, take primary influence from other figures and may not insist on any initiatory lineage. Some of these do not use the term "Wicca" at all, instead preferring to be referred to only as "Witchcraft", while others believe that all traditions can be considered "Wiccan". From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License What are the main similarities and differences between Wicca and the Druids' path? Q. I am interested in studying both, and so far I see they are both nature-based spiritual paths and celebrate 8 seasonal festivals. But do Druids have the philosophy of a God and Goddess in all things as Wiccans do? Do Druids believe in the gods and goddesses of the Celts? Also, can they be non-theistic? Thanks for any information you can provide and any recommendations on studying Wicca and Druidry. Asked by Sabrina - Sat Apr 18 13:37:37 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments A. "What are the main similarities and differences between Wicca and the Druids' path?" These two sites should explain the main differences: "But do Druids have the philosophy of a God and Goddess in all things as Wiccans do?" No. Depending on which author you read about Wicca, they either say Wicca has one Goddess and one God, Wicca has specific Gods and Goddesses (like the Horned God), or they will focus on a particular pantheon of Gods like Egyptian or Roman. Druids believe in the Gods and Goddesses of either the Irish pantheon or all the Indo-European pantheons. My Druid grove holds rites for many of the pantheons throughout Europe. "Do Druids believe in the gods and goddesses of the Celts?" Yes. "Also, can they be non-theistic? [cont.] Answered by Ithina APJ PHAA A-AM [22.08.09] - Sun Apr 19 04:55:46 2009 What the diff bettween wicca and witchcraft? Q. ok so what the diff...and what is wicca and what is witchcraft? and what do you do in witchcraft that you dont do in wicca? what do you do in wicca that you dont do in witchcraft? and im talking about the wicca that doesnt use witchcraft in it. Asked by chad13tremblay - Sat Aug 8 19:04:12 2009 - - 16 Answers - 0 Comments A. Wicca is a religion that follows the Wiccan Rede, "An ye harm none, do what ye will," and the 13 Principles of Wiccan Belief. We believe in and worship a God and Goddess plus whatever pantheon we feel calls to us (some worship the God and Goddess without others, but some feel a call to worship the Roman gods, Greek gods, Celtic gods, a combination of all gods, etc.). We celebrate the eight Sabbats and the thirteen Esbats of the year. The religion was started sometime in the 50s by Gerald Gardner, and since then has become the fastest growing religion in America. Witchcraft is the craft of the wise from the Anglo-Saxon word wicce (Pronounced witchay. Wicca shares this root) which means wise one. It is a craft that is as old as humankind. A… [cont.] Answered by Child of Venus - Sat Aug 8 20:21:13 2009 How can my sister tell her boyfriend that wicca wasn't an improvised religion?
Q. nicole has been wiccan for five years, and she is dating an atheist! He claims that wicca is an improvised religion, when he hasn't even put any study into our ways of life. Asked by michelle - Mon Jun 29 15:12:00 2009 - - 10 Answers - 1 Comments A. have Nicole send her boyfriend to and educate himself. Then tell him to shut up. Answered by kiowarose777 - Mon Jun 29 15:20:02 2009 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Wicca"
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