"(Wicca) is not a cult. A cult is a group of people who follow one leader and that leader believes themselves to be a direct link to their God. There is no one leader in Witchcraft, we do have many elders of The Craft to whom many look up to and come to for guidance, but the system of hierarchy in The Craft (using hierarchy for lack of a better word) is very loose and open to everyone. Cults also base there religious belief on Christianity, and we have already established that Witchcraft is not Christianity.
"Witches do not attempt to convert or recruit others. We leave that sort of
bigotry to other religions . In short, spirituality should be free, and
that includes freedom to worship how you please. Witches believe it is up
to the individual. When someone is seeking more information on Witchcraft
or is seeking guidance the proper people or resources will come to that
person naturally, not by force.
"We are Witches not out of fear, not out of necessity, not out of a need to
belong to a group...We are Witches because it is in our spirit it be, to be
connected to that higher spirit no matter what it is called. Witchcraft is
peaceful, loving, spiritual and fun, ask any Witch!"
It is almost as important to know what Wicca is not, as well as what it is. I've found telling people what you do, and not what you don't do, leaves their imagination free to elaborate.
Wicca is not casting love spells on the one you really want. We do not work to control other people's thoughts, actions or lives. There is no 'sacrificing' of anything except the occasional biscuit or cake, and we will not do anything that will hurt another person. I can't turn anyone into a toad, and I don't do curses. I don't ride on a broom (no matter what my car says!), and I can't just 'zap' from place to place (it always amazes me what people think sometimes!). I'm not 'Samantha Stevens'; I can't wiggle my nose and clean the house without lifting a finger.
I hope these two sections help with some of the major questions about Wicca. It is obviously a lot more indepth than this, but we all have to start somewhere!
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