The Craft

Wicca is a Neopagan Religion. Wicca became popular in the 1950's and early 1960's. This religion worships a Goddess (The Triple Goddess) and a God (Horned God). Unlike other religions, Wicca allows you to be what you choose; monotheistic, polytheistic, or atheistic. Also, what I find most interesting is-- Wicca involves the practice of magic! Wicca has several denominations within the religion--like Christianity does as well. The religion is an earth-based religion, worshipping the earth as well as the mother Goddess and father God.

In today's world there are so many different groups of Wiccans that there are also a great number of beliefs between Wiccans. After researching the religion it's come to me that Wicca is almost the "hippy" of religion. Their beliefs revolve around the world, making sure to do no harm to; yourself, others, or the earth. They do not believe in a hierarchy, but respect, and honor teachings, knowledge, and wisdom. They believe in the five main elements; Fire, Air, Earth, Wind, and Aether (Spirit). A symbol you will often see involved with Wiccan religion. Often enough, Wiccans are thought to be satanists. This is mis-led through the terms Witch, magic, witchcraft, and the Craft.

"When one defines oneself as Pagan, it means she or he follows and earth or nature religion, one that sees the divine manifest in all creation. The cycles of nature are our holy days, the earth is our temple, its plants and creatures our partners and teachers. We worship a deity that is both male and female, a mother Goddess and father God, who together created all that is, was, or will be. We respect life, cherish the free will of sentient beings, and accept the sacredness of all creation."-- Edain McCoy