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1 burned alive at Verkhnesadovye. And a 55 year old woman doused with gasoline and set afire at Hammanskraael, South Africa. These people, condemned as witches, were not persecuted in the 16th or 17th century. The latest headlines are right now.

Some say that witchcraft and Wicca is the work of the devil, while others say it is a nature-based religion of peace. So what is the truth behind this "alternative" faith? And what is the difference between a Wiccan and a Witch?

This article is in response to another article which tells about how harmful Wicca can be to young teens. In this article I hope to show how Wicca truly is, and how we can truly empower people, child or adult, with love and divinity.

A basic introduction, by a former student of Wicca. This will cover Wicca as I learned and practiced it - a genuine religion, not a convenient fantasy.

A general overview of the place of vegetarianism in individual pagan spiritual beliefs, describing how a nature-centric focus in pagan spirituality can promote or reject a vegetarian lifestyle.

Basic tools, types of magick and rules for the beginner pagan regardless of path.

New versions of coffee shops are beginning to pop up all over the country. Recently we have seen the "free" shop, where patrons aren't obligated to pay. Now we have The Witches Brew where you can unwind, eat, perform, and have your tarot cards read all before dinner.

Gerald Gardner, the 'founder' of Wicca, has been attributed with many things regarding the religion. How many of these accomplishments are true? What debates are there over authenticity? Validity?

Are teens today choosing a religion for personal reasons or are they just rebelling? What can their parents do to help, instead of hinder, this decision?

The history of witchcraft can be traced as far back as 10,000 years ago, but was brought to the attention of mainstream society by Gerald Brosseau Gardner in 1954.

This paper will look at the aspects of Wicca from ritual ceremonies to the environment in which Wicca is practiced. Wicca is not new, it just "is".

Teens' natural curiosity can be quite disturbing when they begin to question their religious background. What can parents do to bring their teens back to Christianity, without pushing them further away?

The Pagan religion Wicca is one of the top ten religions in the United States.

a brief overview of the basic tenants of Wicca that define it as a religion/

Wicca used to be practiced in secret for fear of what others would think, although more people know about Wicca and what it means to be Wiccan, there are still those out there that think it's evil.

Number of Wiccans in US/Wiccan History lesson

With a history possibly stretching back into the 1930s, the Neo-Pagans religion claim of goddess worship in the Stone Ages seems to be an outright fabrication. If this information is readily available, who perpetuates this idea?

Tips and tricks from a pagan/Wiccan whose been on the path a while on what to do and what resources to use when you're just starting out.

In today's society, many people seem to think that the terms Wicca and Witchcraft are one and the same. This could not be further from the truth. There are some fundamental differences that should not be ignored.

Our scary encounter with a wicca witch.

This article is about raising pagan children in a society that does is not open to paganism in general, and children being raised as pagans in specific. I have a few tips on how to negate the effects of Christianity in the home, and when to be silent.

My interview with Christopher Penczak, noted Wiccan/spirtuality writer who has inspired many-including me!-with his writtings and teachings.
He answers questions related to how he began writing and how he first became interested in paganism.

A paper answering a few of the most common questions dealing with the Pagan family of faiths and religions. Paganism is presented not as the enemy of Christianity, but as an alternative view of the world.

This list below is the top ten books (in random order) I found most informative and useful when I began my studies into Wicca and Paganism.

Pagan Pride festivals are helpd throughout the United States, notably during the autumn and in the spring. This article takes a look at one festival in Syracuse, New York.

Religion encourages people to look hopefully to a better world to come, minimizing the social problems of their world. A link exists between religious beliefs and societal benefit. But is there a link between religion and adolescent behavior?

A discussion of the modern practice of wicca and whether this group is considered an "In" or "out" group in society.

A few of the problems facing neo-pagans, and the best ways they can be solved. Directed mainly at those who already are or wish to become neo-pagan.

Due to various pop culture notions about witchcraft, the nature and divinity reverence at the heart of the Wicca religion is often lost beneath a lot of distortions.

Unfortunately, a rebelling child will not only get body piercing or tattoos to show their independence and freedom. Authority in general, especially those that was chosen for them by anyone else than them, is under fire.

A brief description of the reasons to become a pagan, and who may join this seemingly elitist group.

In a lawsuit filed outside the courts the VA has granted approval for the Pentacle to be added to tombstones of Wiccan or Pagan soldiers.

Do you have someone in your life whose religious choice is Wicca (or even Pagan)? If you do here are some great gift ideas that are sure to please them and help them in their spiritual ways.

The Puritans have a undeserved bad reputation. The real victims of the Salem Village witch trials were the Native Americans, who had been befriended and protected by the Puritans, who lost power after the witch trials debacle.

For too long, the Veterans' Administration has waffled on the approval of the pentagram as a religious symbol for Pagan veterans' memorial markers. It is past time that these fallen veterans have their religious symbol approved for use.

Christmas,Chanukah and Kwanza aren't the only holidays celebrated in the winter months. If you're looking for an unusual gift for your pagan friends and family, you can't go wrong with something from this top choice list.

The obssession with ghosts, the shows, the science yet why do people still not believe.

The history of Judiac & Hermetic Kabbalah, and the rights of gentile women to study them. Written for "Women, Religion and Social Change" (December 23, 2002) from the personal prospective of a Gentile woman who is beginning to study Hermetic Kabbalah.

As a Wiccan, I have a very different view on abortion than many people. Mine is based on my translation of the Wiccan Rede.

The Wiccan Rede is the closest any of the free-spirited Neo-Pagan faiths have to a formal doctrine, yet even it has evolved considerably in the three decades since its initial publication.

A little information about The Rede and Threefold Law, in Wicca

The Wiccans don't follow the Ten Commandments, so what law does determine their mortality? What do they believe about right and wrong?

Shopping for holiday gifts for the Wiccan or Pagan child can be just as easy as gift buying for any other child. All it takes is a little more attention to the intent of the gift and the child's specific interests.

Are Wicca, Paganism, and witchcraft the same things? Do Wiccans worship nature? Are all Pagans polytheistic? What does the pentacle symbolize? Come see if you know as much as you think you do.

The Bill of Rights states that: First Amendment to U.S. Constitution: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof;

Find out the search terms to use to find books that are based on historical facts and are by trusted authors.

Following the controversy over magic used in the real world in J.K. Rowling's 'Harry Potter' series, explore this objective guide to three popular magic-centric television shows.

The key to navigating problems when guiding a child down a religious path is to be prepared, and that is what we are going to do today: talk about how to be prepared to deal with the issues that come up when trying to raise Pagan kids.

Paganism is a "new age" religion that is often misconstrued as "devil worship" or "Satanism"

Wiccan and Pagan solitaries who feel called to serve as Priests and Priestesses are looking for some firm guidelines to help them achieve their goals.

There are a few practices, which are commonly held to be pagan, or at least to be associated with paganism. This article briefly describes them, and their possible use in pagan religions.

Opinion piece from Wiccan perspective regarding the petitioning of state buildings to remove "God" and "Deo" from public buildings. And the personal view that said removal will cause an ignorance in children because of removal of the bible from classrooms.

The next time you meet someone who says that they are a Pagan, assuming that they are a Wiccan could get you into trouble. Here's a brief description of various Reconstructionist Religions.

Paganism has many forms and aspects, it is rewarding to understand that there is more than one way to view this very personal spirituality. The Internet is a vast plain of information waiting to be explored. Ironically, so is Paganism.

Below are some of the deities that may be used in rituals and any pagan or wiccan spell casting that come from Norse and Vedic times.

There are misconceptions about the Wiccan belief and Christianity to blame? Think again. The two religions are very similar.

Elwood "Bunky" Bartlett has just announced today that he is the holder of a winning lotto ticket, thanks to his wiccan gods. But what is Wicca? And how does it compare and contrast to Christianity?

Pagan parents often look for ideas to help them celebrate the Sabbats (Pagan holidays) with their children. This article gives them all the basic elements they need to build their own festive celebrations.

Widow Roberta Stewart received confirmation of the Wiccan symbol being installed on her husband's marker Monday morning.
Their wedding anniversay is Wednesday the 22nd of November.
This is one small step toward religious equality in the military.

In all the common kitchen herbs, many are used in different Wiccan ways.

If you are just starting out learning about Wicca, or if you are curious about what the different religious tools symbolize, then read more to find out.

A pagan Mom's thoughts on the lack of pagan focused curriculum.

Thoughts on religion in the workplace and why letting everyone worship at work isn't feasible.

Three wicca book reviews that are highly recommended

A few things that Christians tend to dismiss or outright ignore, when dealing with Paganism. With references from the Bible, itself.

In a fit of overzealous evangelism this Wednesday night, members of the Free Viewridge Evangelical church kidnapped a Unitarian Universalist Wiccan minister and almost set her ablaze before she was given a chance to recant.

The ideals of unconditional love and respect that are held by those who raise their children with attachment parenting practices are a prefect fit with the same ideals found in Wicca

If you want to be a witch, you need to dispel the myths that come with it.

Interfaith relationships between Christians and pagans are rare, but that is changing as paganism becomes more mainstream. These couples face some challenges that are more difficult than those found in an average interfaith relationship.

The VA announced a settlement Monday approving the Wiccan pentacle grave marker for the graves of fallen Wiccan soldiers buried in national cemetaries. The settlement comes 9 years after the first request for a pentacle gravemarker

Depending on who you ask Wicca is either a new found religion or one of the oldest religions to be, and to be honest both of these statements would be true.

People think cries of "Witch" and rampant bonfires were the marks of Salem in 1692 during America's only witch craze. The truth is, they were all hung and only 20 people died (compared to hundreds of thousands or more in Europe).

Many Christians are led to believe that Pagans go against everything they were taught from the Bible. Most conclude that Pagans are devil worshipers and evil. Read this interview to discover what really lurks in the mind of a Pagan.

Your Book of Shadows will probably end up being one of your most sacred and useful tools. In this book you will include information about your Wiccan experiences. Consider it your personal path reference book.

After mourning and a long lawsuit, the Wiccan symbol can finally be put on soldiers' tombs who are affiliated with the religion.

This is a revised editorial, the last one was submitted before corrections and additions were finished.

A description of what truly defines a religions prayer, and what a sacrifice really is.

Dedicated to the Roman god Lupercus, this festival was celebrated with a lottery in which a man would draw the name of a woman and she would become his sexual companion for a year. And this is what Christians celebrate and call Valentine's Day.

Kitchen Witchery is a simple pagan practice that is very low-key focusing on the home and earth.

2 women and a couple of organizations have had it with the US VA. The VA will not allow Wiccans or Pagans to have a symbol for burial, so these people are trying to do something about it. Hopefully after 9 years it will happen!

briefly about the craft then and now

A brief overview of the history and meaning behind the celebration on communion. Seeks to answer the purpose of the communion mean: eating Christ's body (transubstantiation), symbolizing Christ's sacrifice, or a symbolic celebration with physical implications?

An overview of Witchcraft, its traditions and its members.

An affirmation of my spirit. This is a prayer I say daily.

Do you want a hauntingly good time this Halloween? Well wait no longer! Book your vacation in Salem Massachusetts and go for a ghost walk, shop in the most unique shops, and check out the best attractions Halloween has to offer.

The real history behind this age-old holiday is sometimes lost in our Western interpretations but the holiday's original meaning stems from one of the oldest cultures that ever lived.

A look at the pagan symbolism in modern Christian Easter.

Satan is alive and well, and scripture tells us that he prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Not a pretty picture. That's why it's so critical for us to warn our kids about the dangers of modern day movements like Wicca.

A general overview of Celtic Reconstructionism, a form of paganism. Believers strive to recreate ancient Celtic spiritual beliefs, values, and rituals.

The paper examines the archetypal symbolism critical to an understanding of James Joyce's "Clay." In the paper, the main characters connection to both Mother Mary and Pagan Witchcraft are discussed.

What do modern practitioners have in common with the supposed witches of the witch hunt? Could those accused of witchcraft then have been practicing something like modern Wicca?

Like many holidays, including Christmas, Halloween and Mayday, Easter's roots lie deep in the pagan religion, dating back centuries before Christianity.

I've always had an interest in different religions. I was raised by a Christian mother, Methodist to be specific, and I spent a great deal of my childhood in church.

The Celtic pre-Christian origins of Christmas, as seen from the background of a Southern Baptist turned Pagan.

This article is designed to help families design their own Mabon festival

Christmas is celebrated in December for a reason. The Church wanted to take emphasis away from many Roman pagan holidays celebrated during this time in hopes that people would start focusing on Christ than pagan traditions.

This paper gives some little known information regarding the school of thought used by the founding fathers of our country. It also defends the position of any American who is not a Christian that religious freedom means all religious beliefs, not just Christianity.