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Wicca is a Neopagan religion and a religious movement found in many different countries, though most commonly in English-speaking cultures. It was first publicised in 1954 by a British civil servant named Gerald Gardner after the British Witchcraft Act was repealed. He claimed that the religion, of which he was an initiate, was a modern survival of an old witch cult, which had existed in secret for hundreds of years, originating in the pre-Christian Paganism of Europe. Wicca is thus sometimes referred to as the Old Religion. The veracity of Gardner's claims cannot be independently proven, and it is thought that Wiccan theology began to be compiled no earlier than the 1920s. Various related Wiccan traditions have since evolved, or been adapted from, the form established by Gardner, which came to be called Gardnerian Wicca. These other traditions of Wicca each have specific beliefs, rituals, and practices. Most traditions of Wicca remain secretive and require members to be initiated. However, there is a growing movement of Eclectic or Solitary Wiccans who claim to belong to the religious movement, but do not believe any doctrine or traditional initiation is necessary in order to substantiate the claim.
Core concepts
Because there is no centralised organisation in Wicca, and no single "orthodoxy", the beliefs and practices of Wiccans can substantially vary, both between individuals and between traditions. Typically, however, the main religious principles, ethics and ritual structures are shared, since they are key elements of both traditional teachings and published works on the subject.
Wicca as a magical religion
Wicca is a religion, and although its adherents often identify as witches, Wicca and witchcraft are not necessarily the same thing. More on [ Wicca ]
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My Stupid Moment (SM): raving about an Anime, WitchHunter, to my (Wicca) friend. Duh, indeed. Whats your SM?
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A Wicca Primer - Outline of Wiccan beliefs and practices from Christianity Today.
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An Ex-Wiccan Speaks - Testimony of Donalyn Vaughn - Why does Wicca have the drawing power it has? Why is the ancient paganism behind it enjoying a modern revival? Donalyn Vaughn, former Wiccan, answers these and other questions.
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Ex-Witch Ministries - A web site run by former witches who are now Christians. Also has a message board for ex-witches.
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Goddesses and Wicca Worship - Focusing on the Goddess worship aspect of Neo-paganism, and of Wicca in particular as an affront to Christian principles.
Good News for Witches - Article on Witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts, and how local churches respond.
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Out Of The Broom Closet - Witchcraft Today - A Christian article on the modern Pagan and Wiccan revival.
Shelly Wift's Tips for Witnessing to Witches - Some brief advice and tips for Christians.
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The Born Again Pagan - Testimony, articles and resources aiming to educate about the occult in a fair, truthful manner.
Meta Description: [ Home pages of the ex High Priest of a Neo-Pagan Coven in Western Australia - Aims to educate those who have not yet found Christ and those within the body of Christ about Paganism, Wicca, Witchcraft and the occult in a fair & truthful manner and to support, educate, and equip other Christians to ... ]
The Modern World of Witchcraft - Article looking at the spread of Wicca and modern witchcraft.
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What do you know about Witchcraft? - Collection of articles critical to Wicca. Christian perspective.
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Wicca: A Biblical Critique - This article examines some of the fundamental doctrines of Wicca, offers a biblical critique of those doctrines, and highlight the differences between Wicca and Christianity.
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Witchcraft and Abortion - A selection of articles that attempt to prove that abortion is a sacrament of Pagan religion.
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Witchcraft and Satanism - Asserts that Pan, worshipped by Wiccans, is the universal symbol for Satan.
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Witnessing to Witches - Craig Hawkins offers Christians some tips for sharing their faith with witches.
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