This is my first post so.. hello everyone! Though I really love Paganism so I'll hopefully participate a lot more in this forum
Anyway, it's really upsetting me how people are so prejudiced and ignorant of other's beliefs. There's even conflict and abuse because of it! Therefore over this past year, I have decided to write a book briefly explaining the major religions to educate children and adults alike, and showing the many similarities that all religions share.
However, I realise that Paganism, and even Wicca itself, is extreeeeemely diverse! Writing about it simply is quite a challenge! Therefore I would be incredibly grateful if you could possibly look over this document and tell me if there's any mistakes or if I've missed out any important information... There's sooo many dangerous misconceptions about Wicca especially, so I really hope to do the beautiful religion justice :')
Also, does anyone know any good parables/stories that promote love and equality between everyone?
Thank you very much in advance and Blessed Be!
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EDIT: Oh, the forums won't let me post the link to the document, so I'll copy and paste it here.. sorry about the cramming!
Anyway, it's really upsetting me how people are so prejudiced and ignorant of other's beliefs. There's even conflict and abuse because of it! Therefore over this past year, I have decided to write a book briefly explaining the major religions to educate children and adults alike, and showing the many similarities that all religions share.
However, I realise that Paganism, and even Wicca itself, is extreeeeemely diverse! Writing about it simply is quite a challenge! Therefore I would be incredibly grateful if you could possibly look over this document and tell me if there's any mistakes or if I've missed out any important information... There's sooo many dangerous misconceptions about Wicca especially, so I really hope to do the beautiful religion justice :')
Also, does anyone know any good parables/stories that promote love and equality between everyone?
Thank you very much in advance and Blessed Be!
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EDIT: Oh, the forums won't let me post the link to the document, so I'll copy and paste it here.. sorry about the cramming!
WICCA
FactfileDefinition(s) | 'Wise' in Anglo-Saxon. Also "bendy" or "wiggly" to show their adaptive nature to the constantly changing environment. |
Founder | Gerald Gardner |
Place and time origin | England, first half of the 20th century |
Where now? | Predominently English-speaking places, like Britain and North America |
Branches | Traditions/paths = Gardnerian, Alexandrian, Saxon, Hedgewitches/Solitaires, Hereditary, Radical Faery/Dianic Wicca/Eclecticism/Paganism/Druidry/Asatru |
Clergy | Priests and Priestesses, Lords, Ladies, witches/wiccans |
Places of worship | Covens, altars, outside with nature, inside your home, anywhere really! |
Practises | Cast a circle, healing, divination, magick, potions, incense making, other rituals… |
Belief of God | Numerous deities and numerous beliefs. Some Wiccans are atheist, some believe that the gods and goddesses represent a higher power/ female/male energy and others believe that these gods and goddesses really exist. |
Sacred texts | There are usually a personal Book of Shadows kept. |
Holy Places | Anywhere where a circle is cast. |
Festivals | Sabbats (8 celebrations at regular intervals, depending on the sun, throughout the year) Esbats celebrated monthly at a full moon |
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