The Wicca Religion: Worship of the Goddess

Delve into the Little Know World of the Wicca Religion

Introduction
The type of Wicca introduced in this paper is one where one looks to the Goddess and nature for enlightenment and the ability to have some “magickal” control on the environment and things around them. This paper will look at the aspects of Wicca from ritual ceremonies to the environment in which Wicca is practiced. According to Fisher (2005), “Wicca can be partly traced to the writing of Gerald Gardner in England in the 1940s.” Though after experiencing this practice and talking to those who practice Wicca, this religion seems to be one with much deeper roots. Wicca to a Wiccan or witch as they are commonly referred is something that has always been. Wicca is not new, it just “is”. Wicca practitioners believe that every human has the ability to manipulate the environment in which we live if one learns the art of magick. Delving into this religion for research can be an interesting journey and a journey of enlightenment. 

Overview of the Religion of Wicca
Fisher (2005) refers to Wicca as a Neo-pagan religion, or new religion, though Wicca has been around in one form or another throughout the centuries. Essentially, the worship of nature, the worship of Gods or Goddesses, and the Druidic beliefs are some forms of Wicca. Wicca is normally considered in the classification of indigenous religions, but has emerged anew in today’s society. According to the Religious Tolerance (2006) web site from a Chicago Tribune report, Wicca is the fast growing religion in the world and is estimated to double in size about every 18 months. This site also tells us that if these rates are accurate and Wiccan continues this growth, it will be the third largest religion in the United States by about 2012, with only Christianity and Judaism having more followers.