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10 facts about being Wiccan
Ten Facts about being Wiccan
No
conversation or recruitment is necessary...
Wiccans have no insecure compulsion to convert everyone to their way of
thinking. People come to Wicca only
“when” and “if” they are ready or interested.
However,
in saying that, it does not mean that the doors are flung wide open to accept
anyone who comes a’knocking. There
are strict guidelines and steps to follow and ultimately, it is the various
Coven’s own process’ and discussion, that either allows, or does not allow,
a seeker to enter.
No Codes of Morality
Out
of all of the creatures of this Earth, only humans are forced to live under
unnatural moral codes. Wiccans
believe simply: "An It Harm None, Do As Ye Will".
No Discrimination
There
is no such thing as being the 'right' race, color, gender, sexual orientation,
national or ethnic origin to be Wiccan; ALL are welcome!
No
middle persons
Once
you know all of the basics, you can be your own 'minister' or 'priest' you need
never bow before (or rely upon) some religious dictator for spiritual guidance,
you go straight to the source. There
is no all powerful Pope or intermediary between the Gods, for we all Priests and
Priestesses and interact on a personal basis.
Wicca is an experiential religion. Wicca
is “doing” ritual, “doing” inner workings, “doing” magick,
“doing” spiritual ceremonies and “following actively” the wheel of the
year. It is “not” a talkers
religion, it is a “doers” way of life.
No
Repression
Wiccans
are not forbidden from reading, learning, eating, drinking, or saying anything.
You can actually even disagree with someone without being
'excommunicated'.
No
money contributions
NO!
Not money, but knowledge. The craft has always ,. and will always, be an
experimental religion. If it works, we use it. Then share it so that all in the
Craft many benefit. There are no
dues in our Coven, but we share expenses as best that we can when they arise.
No
rigid Dogmas
Wiccans
DO NOT believe that their path is 'The One and Only Path'.
The only 'True' path is ‘the one that works best for you’.
All paths are valid as long as they Harm None.
No
punishments
Wiccans
believe in progressive reincarnation, so, we are here to learn and to progress,
not suffer eternal damnation if we 'slip-up' in someone else's eyes.
No loss of identity
By
sharing a common interest with others in Wicca, you do not lose your identity as
an individual. You are unique and can and should stay that way without becoming
a blob in homogeneous mass. The
beauty of Wicca, is that it allows and promotes the inner journey to its fullest
by way of ritual and magickal workings in a way of living for the moment.
No self loss
Wicca
allows you to truly feel your own power, if you will, and a true sense of self.
You are 'allowed' to be the best person that you wish to be with all of
the love and support that you can possibly hope for.
Wicca allows you to take your hopes, dreams, and most heart's desires and
manifest them in this reality. All
is possible. All is real. I will
say however, that naturally, in the end it is the most rewarding experience you
might ever have and it really is "getting in touch with nature and the
Otherworlds".
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