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A: Yes.
Wicca is a modern form of ancient pagan
witchcraft. But it is much different
than the witchcraft of the middle ages.
Their primary philosophy is summed up by this quote from a prominent
wiccan leader:
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“When one defines oneself as a Pagan (wiccan) it means
she or he follows an earth or nature religion, one that sees the divine
manifest in all creation. We respect
life, cherish the free will of sentient beings, and accept the sacredness of
all creation.”
– Edain McCoy, wiccan writer |
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The
essence of Wicca is summed up by the Wiccan Rede,
“Do whatever you wish as long
as it harms no one,” and the Threefold Law, “All good that a person does to
another returns three-fold in this life; harm is also returned three-fold.”
Many
parents are concerned because many teens are investigating or practicing
Wicca. There are many reasons for the
interest among young people:
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- Concern for the environment and cherishing life.
- Morality - there is no moral code. As the Wiccan Rede says, you can do what you want, as long as it harms no one.
- Personal
involvement - Wicca is not a 'sit back and watch' religion, but
encourages participation in rituals, either alone or in groups.
- Lack of discrimination
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Wicca is a religion of
personal preference. In other words, you are free to invent, devise, and
develop a religion that suits your personal wants and interests. Furthermore,
in Wicca you may attempt to manipulate your surroundings and other individuals
through spells and incantations.
The
Bible teaches that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life, so there
are real differences between the Christianity of the Bible and Wicca.
While Wicca can promise acceptance and moral freedom, Wicca never provides life and hope like Jesus does.
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