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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?

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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?

Three wicca book reviews that are highly recommended

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.

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?

Salem is either the best place or the worst place to celebrate Halloween, depending on your personal views of witches and their depiction, witchcraft, and paganism.

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".

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Everyone has heard of the Salem witch trials. But few have heard of Andover, Massachusetts. Andover has the startling record for accusing the most people of witchcraft during the Salem witch trials. Andover breaks some other Salem witchcraft trial records as well.

Giles Corey was a prosperous farmer in Salem, Massachusetts. During the famous Salem witch trials, he would never be convicted, but was still killed by an order from the court. Read about this unusual case.

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).

With being such a pillar of the community and church, why then was Nurse accused of witchcraft? Well the answer lies in where Nurse lived. Nurse along with her family lived on a vast homestead.

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

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.

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.

A comprehensive guide to basic methods of Magic and Witchcraft from visualization to creating and casting your own Magic Spells effectively.

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

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.

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.

Our scary encounter with a wicca witch.

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.

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.

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.

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

Witchcraft is a serious practice founded on religion, not a fad or a fashion statement. Do you know what witchcraft is really all about?

What do writers and readers expect from fiction that contains magic?

Purchasing pagan or metaphysical supplies can be done in any community with a little creativity and ingenuity.

A witchcraft spell is an organized ritual that directs your energy and intention toward the formation of a specific outcome. Colored candles, scented incense, herbs, crystals, and spoken words are all geared to lend energy and power to the spell.

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.

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.

An overview of Witchcraft, its traditions and its members.

This article is designed to give the reader an introduction to the Pagan holiday Imbolc and help them create their own Imbolc celebration.

This article teaches the reader how to create a family friendly festival for Sahain.

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

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.

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.

Beltane is one of the Greater Sabbats in the Pagan Wheel of the Year.

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.

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.

This article is designed to help the reader create a Lammas festival for their family.

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

Using similes, Milton implies that whether one is born with a predisposition to evil or not, one still always has a choice as to whether or not to act upon that evil.

Martha Corey and her husband Giles Corey would both be victims of the Salem witch trials. While Martha Corey would be hanged for being a witch, her husband's death was all together different.

The Salem Witch Trials began in 1692. There were 141 people were arrested, and of those, 19 were hanged and one was crushed to death.

This is a short commentary about my knowledge and opinion about the Salem Witch Trials

Of all the misunderstood and "blown out of proportion" evens in American History, the Salem Witch Trials were a prime example.

We learn from our past so we don't repeat mistakes in the future. One of America's most devestating moments was in the year 1692. As many as 37 people died during the Salem Witch trials.

Why did this happen in Salem? There is no single answer, only a mixture of conditions. There needs to be one common factor for many people young and old alike to be accused...........

The Salem Witchcraft Trials is remembered by most as a time of the incrimination and death of many men and women who were suspected to be witches.

A history regarding the witch trials and what caused them.

This is an opinion editorial on that compares the Mitchell Report to the Salem Witch trials and McCarthyism.

Learn how to use candle magick

Margaret Scott was hung as a witch on September 22, 1962. Very little information on Margaret Scott has survived over the centuries. What is known though shows a tragic tale of false testimonies and ultimately the death of an innocent person.

A look into how two authors portrayed differently the same incidents that took place during the Salem Witchcraft trials.

Bridget Bishop was the first person to be hanged in Salem for being a witch. Born sometime between the years of 1632 and 1637, she would be married three times before being hanged as a witch.

Corey choose to die in a manner that avoided forfeiture of his property. After nearly 200 years of non-use, the United States has resurrected forfeiture in its war against drugs. It's a bad idea.

Informative article about Grace Sherwood, the legendary witch of Princess Anne County, now Virginia Beach.

WITCH - As a Celtic eclectic Witch, I have drawn from ancient traditions; Bards, Ovates, Sages, Wicca etc., "what it means to have earth based spirituality" and why so many people lost their lives down through the eras from 900 A.D.

A brief overview on quick and easy spellwork that incorporates more than you think!

This paper provides a brief overview of Witchcraft's impact on women in America during the 17th century, with a special focus granted to the Salem With Trials.

How to do a simple Love Spell using Candle Magick

If magick were simply mind over matter, any practitioner could 'spell' love into his or her life or conjure a new house or car. Magick doesn't work like that.

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.

Why do most people turn their noses up when hearing about Wicca? Why does the mass public think Wiccans worship the Christian devil, Lucifer?

Women and religion have been around for many years. Their roles have at times been very separate from each other. As time goes on, they have begun to intertwine with each other more and more. This has been true of the role of women in American society.

When most people think of familiars, a black cat and a warty witch usually come to mind. But familiars can come in many forms and have been recorded in history for hundreds of years.

A seven page report that I had to do for a term paper. Mostly about the suffering of witches and why they suffered.

A look out how Wicca and Witchcraft are confused and how it has had negative affects on the religion.

Candle color magic, like crystal magic, is a very key part to most rituals in Wicca.

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.

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;

Using colors in spell work and other rituals is called color magic. Colors have genders, seasons, direction, elements, workings, and stages of life.

It's ironic that most horror fans derogate religion. Horror is a decidedly Christian genre. I can't count how many...

How some analyst view the popular To Catch a Predator program.

Candles have long been used in healing and magickal work. Here is a list of their colours and correspondances and also how to dress them.

This paper examines several 1953 reviews of Arthur Miller's The Crucible to show how the public reaction to his play are representative of the "witch hunt" for communists that was prevalent at the time of the play's publication.

My experience with my first spell as a Pagan witch.

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

From the producers of "Underworld" comes a new movie about witchcraft in the 21st Century.

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.

Do teens have rational reasons for choosing to practice Wicca and witchcraft?

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.