'Oysters are more beautiful than any religion .... There's nothing in Christianity or Buddhism that quite matches the sympathetic unselfishness of an oyster.'  (Saki  1870-1916)

'I count religion but a childish toy, And hold there is no sin but ignorance.'  (Christopher Marlowe  1564-1593)

'Conventionality is not morality.  Self-righteousness is not religion.  To attack the first is not to assail the last.  To pluck the mask from the face of the Pharisee, is not to lift an impious hand to the Crown  of Thorns.'  (Charlotte Bronte 1816-1855)

'There is only one religion, though there are a hundred versions of it.'  (George Bernard Shaw  1856-1950)

  'The whole religious complexion of the modern world is due to the absence from Jerusalem of a lunatic asylum.'  (Henry Havelock Ellis  1859-1939)

 'A local cult called Christianity.'  (Thomas Hardy  1840-1928)

  'He who begins by loving Christianity better than Truth will proceed by loving his own sect or church better than Christianity, and end by loving himself better than all.' (Samuel Taylor Colebridge  1772-1834)

  'Christians have burnt each other, quite persuaded that all the Apostles would have done as they did.'  (Lord George Gordon Byron  1788-1824)

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A Christian Speaks on the Faith and Path of Wicca

~James Clement Taylor~

I am a Christian and not a Wiccan. A Christian is one who has been baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and who has made a personal, free-will decision to commit himself and all his or her life to our Lord and God and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Both of these things are true of me. I am a Greek Orthodox Christian, a member of St. Mary's Eastern Orthodox Church, Calhan, Colorado. In this paper, I am not speaking as agent for any church, but I am, entirely on my own responsibility, speaking the truth in love, as we Christian are supposed to do.

A situation of Strife and Shame:

There are many Christians today who believe that anyone who is not Christian is doomed to an eternity of suffering in hell. Any decent person, believing this, would be compelled to try to save as many people from this fate as possible. But is this belief correct? Jesus Christ, having noted the faith and righteousness of a Roman centurion, a Pagan, proclaimed:

"Assuredly I say to you, I have not found such great faith, not even in Israel! And I say to you that many will come from east and west, and sit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven. But the sons of the kingdom will be cast out into outer darkness. There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth." (Matthew 8:10-12)

If we accept these words as true, and surely we should, then it is clear that heaven will contain many who are not Christian, and hell will contain many who are! Clearly, throughout the Gospels, Jesus Christ sets forth the criteria for entrance into the kingdom of heaven, and those criteria include love, kindness, forgiveness, and a refusal to judge others:

"For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses." (Matthew 6:14-15)

"For with what judgement you judge, you will be judged; and with the same measure you use, it will be measured back to you." (Matthew 7:2)

"But go and learn what this means: 'I desire mercy and not sacrifice.'" (Matthew 9:13)

"Therefore be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful. Judge not, and you shall not be judge. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven." (Luke 6:36-38)

Is it not clear? Anyone who fails in these things, will calling himself a Christian save him? Anyone who obeys God in these things, will being un-baptized condemn him?

Jesus said, "Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven." (Matthew 7:21)

In addition to these words from the Gospel, let us look at the words of Micah the Prophet, centuries earlier, who wrote:

He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you But to do justly, To love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God? (Micah 6:6-8)

Where, in any of this, does it say what doctrines one is to believe, or whose teachings concerning reality one must accept? All these things speak on how one ACTS, how one lives one's life, the kind of person one's actions gradually bring into being.

Yet it is not by good works that we earn our way into heaven, because there is no way we can earn the free gift of God's mercy and grace, which alone can save us. But it is clear that it is not by faith, in the sense of sharing the Christian faith, that we are saved, either. The faith which saves us is not faith in the goodness of our works, nor faith that we have the right theology and/or belong to the right church. Rather, it is faith in God, and in His mercy:

"So then it is not of him who wills, nor of him who runs, but of God who has mercy." (Romans 9:16)

But the Wiccans, you will say, do not have faith in God. Yet by their own theology, they certainly do. Those who call them Satan-worshippers are entirely wrong. They do not worship Satan, or even believe that Satan exists. Instead, they worship a Goddess and a God whom they understand as manifestation of a higher and unknown Deity.

Now if you are a Christian, this will sound familiar to you, and it should. In the Bible we find the following:

"Then Paul stood in the midst of the Areopagus and said, 'Men of Athens, I perceive that in all things you are very religious; for as I was passing through and considering the objects of your worship, I even found an altar with this inscription: To The Unknown God. Therefore, the One whom you worship without knowing, Him I proclaim to you" (Acts 17:22- 23)

The Wiccans worship the Unknown God, as manifested to them in the form of a Goddess and a God. Therefore, our Bible tells us they worship the same God we do; and if they do not know this, we should know it!

For those of us who are unable to simply stand on God's Word, and must prove to themselves the truth of what it proclaims the holy Apostle John has given us the method for doing this. You have only to attend any public Wiccan ceremony, and test the spirits which are there, to see "whether they are of God" (1 John 4:1).

You will find that, while you may perceive the power manifested there as less than what you have experienced as a Christian, that power is clearly the power of God.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, these people of Wicca have been terribly slandered by us. They have lost jobs, and homes, and places of business because we have assured others that they worship Satan, which they do not. We have persecuted them, and God will hold us accountable for this, you may be sure, for He has said, "Assuredly I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me." (Matthew 25:40)

Let us, from this point onward, repent of our misdeeds and declare that henceforth we shall obey Christ our God, and not judge others or condemn them, so that He will not have to judge and condemn us for our sins.

~Pagan For Peace Jan 95~

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This letter was forwarded to me by e-mail from a friend in the US. - the author is unknown  Although it is comical to read, it also highlights some major flaws in theChristian beliefs - and some worrying ideals to be passed on to our children...     

"Dear Dr. Laura,,

Thank you for doing so much to educate people regarding God's law. I have learned a great deal from you, and I try to share that knowledge with as many people as I can. When someone tries to defend the homosexual lifestyle, for example, I simply remind him that Leviticus 18:22 clearly states it to be an abomination. End of debate. I do need some advice from you, however, regarding some of the specific laws and how to best follow them.

When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a pleasing odor for the Lord (Lev. 1:9). The problem is my neighbors.  They claim the odor is not pleasing to them. How should I deal with this?

I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as it suggests in Exodus 21:7. In this day and age, what do you think would be a fair price for her?

I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is in her period of menstrual uncleanliness (Lev. 15:19-24). The problem is, how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offense.

Lev. 25:44 states that I may buy slaves from the nations that are around us. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans but not Canadians. Can you clarify?

I have a neighbor who insists on working on the Sabbath. Exodus 35:2 clearly states he should be put to death. Am I morally obligated to kill him myself?

A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is an abomination (Lev. 11:10), it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality. I don't agree. Can you settle this?

Lev. 21:17-21 states that I may not approach the altar of God if I have a defect in my sight. I have to admit that I wear reading glasses. Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle room here?

I know you have studied these things extensively, so I am confident you can help. Thank you again for reminding us that God's word is eternal and unchanging."

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Before I begin my story, I would just like to point out that in no way am I trying to disparage Christianity or Christians in general.  I have some very good Christian friends and originate from a Christian family.   I am simply stating my feelings and opinions on the religion in general - and am trying to generate a state of religious tolerance where people can be free to worship the Creator (God) in whatever way they choose (be that Christian, Wicca, Hindu, whatever) - free from fear of violence, abuse and persecution.  Everyone has a story to tell, and every story will be different - this is mine....

I was raised as a Christian (Protestant) and religion was ALWAYS very important to me - it was my faith in God that brought me through my father's death, and my husband's  cancer .  I NEEDED to have my religion as a part of my life.  I suppose that was the main problem - Christianity was not part of my daily life - it just didn't FEEL right.

If God loves us so much and is our Father, then why would he punish us so badly for making mistakes (sins) - my parents allowed me to make mistakes, because they knew that I would learn from them (sure, sometimes they may have been annoyed at my clumsiness, etc.  but not so much to send me to eternal damnation) .  This just didn't fit in with my view of what my Father would be like.  Especially as all of the paintings and pictures that I had seen of him depicted him as a kind and gentle man - why would he treat the children that he loves so badly?

I wanted to LOVE God - not fear him.  How would you feel to suddenly realise that your whole family just stayed with you through fear, not love?  I know I would feel pretty hurt - especially when I had given them no reason to fear me, I just want to love them.  I think this would be how the Creator (God) feels about the Christian viewpoint of him.

The Bible is also full of contradictions and is sexist - as a woman I could not relate to this at all (see above article for further details).  If, as the Bible states, we are all children of Satan, then why do we call someone else father?  (I could not relate to this further because I did not believe that the Devil existed - he was just conjured up by the Christian religion to keep their followers in line).  The few cases that I have heard of child abuse by priests totally baffled me, too - did they believe that it was the 'right' thing to do as a Christian?  After all, they hold the Rule Book (Bible) in their hand every day.  Basically, I did not believe the Bible.

My mother was raised in a staunch Catholic environment - and was beaten regularly as a child (as was her mother) - surely God did not think that this was right?  Devout Christian (and Born Again) that I have met and known (before I converted to Wicca) would always be so full of themselves - looking down their noses and preaching at everyone that they should be doing this, and doing that - where was the kindness, acceptance, unconditional love and forgiveness that I felt that God represented.

In a sentence - I DO NOT believe that Christianity represents the true meaning of God.  I found Wicca and everything came together for me.  I still believe in God - he is the Creater, the One, the God, the Master Deity.  But I also believe that he is such an advanced being that he has no need for gender - he is both male and female (two sides of the same coin).  After all, it does say in the Bible that God created mankind in his own image - as everything in this world is a balance of male and female, then the female aspect had to come from somewhere.  I also believe that Wicca represents the true meaning of God - it does not judge others, it accepts ALL religions provided that they recognise the Creator, it's basic structure incorporates taking care of the earth (a gift from God which I feel is being sorely mistreated - is this any way to treat so precious a gift?).

The basic rule of Wicca is "An it harm none, do as you will".  This is a gentle, kind, accepting religion - it does not force others to believe in it, it does not try to make itself the ONLY religion - it merely lets people be close to their Creator (either directly or through a pantheon of lesser Gods assigned to take care of the various aspects of life and the Earth).  It harms no-one - the only "Devil's work" I see is when Christians victimise, bully, torture, burn and are otherwise cruel to others for simply not having the same views as they have - is this REALLY what God wants you to do?  Choosing between this attitude and a peaceful, nature-loving and tolerant way-of-life, who do YOU think is being manipulated by the Christian Devil?

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US Army Chaplain's View of Wicca

(courtesy of Religious Tolerance)

In my opinion, it it's good enough for the US Army, it should be good enough for everyone else...

The US Army has prepared a book for the guidance of its chaplains when dealing with a soldier of a non-traditional faith. The book is: "Religious Requirements and Practices of Certain Selected Groups: A Handbook for Chaplains" (1990) It can be ordered from: USAF Chaplain's Service Institute, Resource Division, 525 Chenault Circle, Maxwell AFB, Montgomery, AL 36112-6429.

Pages 231-236 contain an excellent description of Wicca:

WICCA

• ADDRESS: No central address. Wiccan worship groups, called covens, are essentially autonomous. Many, but far from all, have affiliated with: Covenant of the Goddess, P.O. Box 1226 Berkeley, CA 94704
• OTHER NAMES BY WHICH KNOWN: Witchcraft; Goddess worshippers; Neo-Paganism, Paganism, Norse (or any other ethnic designation) Paganism, Earth Religion, Old Religion, Druidism, Shamanism. Note: All of these groups have some basic similarities and many surface differences of expression with Wicca.
• LEADERSHIP: No central leadership. The Covenant of the Goddess annually elects a First Officer and there is a constitutional limit of two consecutive terms, but in practice officers have almost always served for one year only. In 1991, there are two co-First Officers, Phoenix Whitebirch and Brandy Williams.
• MEMBERSHIP: Because of the complete autonomy of covens, this cannot be determined. There are an estimated of 50,000 Wiccans in the United States (1).
• HISTORICAL ORIGIN: Wicca is a reconstruction of the Nature worship of tribal Europe, strongly influenced by the living Nature worship traditions of tribal peoples in other parts of the world. The works of such early twentieth century writers as Margaret Murray, Robert Graves and Gerald B. Gardner began the renewal of interest in the Old Religion. After the repeal of the anti-Witchcraft laws in Britain in 1951, Gardner publicly declared himself a Witch and began to gather a group of students and worshipers. In 1962, two of his students, Raymond and Rosemary Buckland (religious names: Lady Rowen and Robat), emigrated to the United States and began teaching Gardnerian Witchcraft here. At the same time, other groups of people became interested through reading books by Gardner and others. Many covens were spontaneously formed, using rituals created from a combination of research and individual inspiration. These self-created covens are today regarded as just as valid as those who can trace a "lineage" of teaching back to England. In 1975, a very diverse group of covens who wanted to secure the legal protections and benefits of church status formed Covenant of the Goddess (CoG), which is incorporated in the State of California and recognized by the Internal Revenue Service. CoG does not represent all, or even a majority of Wiccans. A coven or an individual need not be affiliated with CoG in order to validly practice the religion. But CoG is the largest single public Wiccan organization, and it is cross-Traditional (i.e. non-denominational).
• BASIC BELIEFS: Wiccans worship the sacred as immanent in Nature, often personified as Mother Earth and Father Sky. As polytheists, they may use many other names for Deity. Individuals will often choose Goddesses or Gods from any of the world's pantheons whose stories are particularly inspiring and use those Deities as a focus for personal devotions. Similarly, covens will use particular Deity names as a group focus, and these are often held secret by the groups. It is very important to be aware that Wiccans do not in any way worship or believe in "Satan," "the Devil," or any similar entities. They point out that "Satan" is a symbol of rebellion against and inversion of the Christian and Jewish traditions. Wiccans do not revile the Bible. They simply regard it as one among many of the world's mythic systems, less applicable than some to their core values, but still deserving just as much respect as any of the others. Most Wiccan groups also practice magic, by which they mean the direction and use of "psychic energy," those natural but invisible forces which surround all living things. Some members spell the word "magick," to distinguish it from sleight of hand entertainments. Wiccans employ such means as dance, chant, creative visualization and hypnosis to focus and direct psychic energy for the purpose of healing, protecting and aiding members in various endeavors. Such assistance is also extended to non-members upon request. Many, but not all, Wiccans believe in reincarnation. Some take this as a literal description of what happens to people when they die. For others, it is a symbolic model that helps them deal with the cycles and changes within this life. Neither Reincarnation nor any other literal belief can be used as a test of an individual's validity as a member of the Old Religion. Most groups have a handwritten collection of rituals and lore, known as a Book of Shadows. Part of the religious education of a new member will be to hand copy this book for him or herself. Over they years, as inspiration provides, new material will be added. Normally, access to these books is limited to initiated members of the religion.
• PRACTICES AND BEHAVIORAL STANDARDS: The core ethical statement of Wicca, called the "Wiccan Rede" states "an it harm none, do what you will." The Rede fulfills the same function as does the "Golden Rule" for Jews and Christians; all other ethical teachings are considered to be elaborations and applications of the Rede. It is a statement of situational ethics, emphasizing at once the individual's responsibility to avoid harm to others and the widest range of personal autonomy in "victimless" activities. Wicca has been described as having a "high-choice" ethic. Because of the basic Nature orientation of the religion, many Wiccans will regard all living things as Sacred, and show a special concern for ecological issues. For this reason, individual conscience will lead some to take a pacifist position. Some are vegetarians. Others will feel that, as Nature's Way includes self-defense, they should participate in wars that they conscientiously consider to be just. The religion does not dictate either position, but requires each member to thoughtfully and meditatively examine her or his own conscience and to live by it. Social forces generally do not yet allow Witches to publicly declare their religious faith without fear of reprisals such as loss of job, child custody challenges, ridicule, etc. Prejudice against Wiccans is the result of public confusion between Witchcraft and Satanism. Wiccans in the military, especially those who may be posted in countries perceived to be particularly intolerant, will often have their dogtags read "No Religious Preference." Concealment is a traditional Wiccan defense against persecution, so non-denominational dogtags should not contravene a member's request for religious services. Wiccans celebrate eight festivals, called "Sabbats," as a means of attunement to the seasonal rhythms of Nature. These are:
  • January 31 [Called Oimelc, Brigit, or February Eve],
  • March 21 [Ostara or Spring Equinox]
  • April 30 [Beltane or May Eve],
  • June 22 [Midsummer, Litha or Summer Solstice].
  • July 31 [Lunasa or Lammas],
  • September 21 [Harvest, Mabon or Autumn Equinox],
  • October 31 [Samhain, Sowyn or Hallows], and
  • December 21 [Yule or Winter Solstice].
  Some groups find meetings within a few days of those dates to be acceptable, others require the precise date. In addition, most groups will meet for worship at each Full Moon, and many will also meet on the New Moon. Meetings for religious study will often be scheduled at any time convenient to the members, and rituals can be scheduled whenever there is a need (i.e. for a healing). Ritual jewelry is particularly important to many Wiccans. In addition to being a symbol of religious dedication, these talismans are often blessed by the coven back home and felt to carry the coven's protective and healing energy.
• ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE: Most Wiccans meet with a coven, a small group of people. Each coven is autonomous. Most are headed by a High Priestess, often with the assistance of a High Priest. Some are headed by a High Priestess or High Priest without a partner, and some regard themselves as a gathering of equals. Covens can be of mixed gender, or all female or male, depending on the preferences of the members. Every initiate is considered to be a priestess or priest. Most covens are small. Thirteen is the traditional maximum number of members, although not an absolute limit. At that size covens form a close bond, so Wiccans in the military are likely to maintain a strong affiliation with their covens back home. There are many distinct "Traditions" of Wicca, just as there are many denominations within Christianity. The spectrum of Wiccan practice can be described as ranging from "traditional" to "eclectic," with Traditions, covens and individuals fitting anywhere within that range. A typical difference would be that more traditional groups would tend to follow a set liturgy, whereas eclectic groups would emphasize immediate inspiration in worship. These distinctions are not particularly important to the military chaplain, since it is unlikely that enough members of any one Tradition would be at the same base. Worship circles at military facilities are likely to be ad-hoc cross-Traditional groups, working out compromise styles of worship for themselves and constantly adapting them to a changing membership. Therefore, the lack of strict adherence to the patterns of any one Tradition is not an indicator of invalidity. While many Wiccans meet in a coven, there are also a number of solitairies. These are individuals who choose to practice their faith alone. The may have been initiated in a coven or self initiated. They will join with other Wiccans to celebrate the festivals or to attend the various regional events organized by the larger community.
• ROLE OF MINISTERS: Within a traditional coven, the High Priestess, usually assisted by her High Priest, serves both as leader in the rituals and as teacher and counselor for coven members and unaffiliated Pagans. Eclectic covens tend to share leadership more equally.
• WORSHIP: Wiccans usually worship in groups. Individuals who are currently not affiliated with a coven, or are away from their home coven, may choose to worship privately or may form ad-hoc groups to mark religious occasions. Non-participating observers are not generally welcome at Wiccan rituals. Some, but not all, Wiccan covens worship in the nude ("skyclad") as a sign of attunement with Nature. Most, but not all, Wiccan covens bless and share a cup of wine as part of the ritual. Almost all Wiccans use an individual ritual knife (an "athame") to focus and direct personal energy. Covens often also have ritual swords to direct the energy of the group. These tools, like all other ritual tools, are highly personal and should never leave the possession of the owner. Other commonly used ritual tools include a bowl of water, a bowl of salt, a censer with incense, a disk with symbols engraved on it (a 'pentagram'), statues or artwork representing the Goddess and God, and candles. Most groups will bless and share bread or cookies along with the wine. All of these items are used in individual, private worship as well as in congregate rituals.
• DIETARY LAWS OR RESTRICTIONS: None.
• FUNERAL AND BURIAL REQUIREMENTS: None. Recognition of the death of a member takes place within the coven, apart from the body of the deceased. Ritual tools, materials, or writings found among the effects of the deceased should be returned to their home coven (typically a member will designate a person to whom ritual materials should be sent). It is desirable for a Wiccan priest or priestess to be present at the time of death, but not strictly necessary. If not possible, the best assistance would be to make the member as comfortable as possible, listen to whatever they have to say, honor any possible requests, and otherwise leave them as quiet and private as possible.
• MEDICAL TREATMENT: No medical restrictions. Wiccans generally believe in the efficacy of spiritual or psychic healing when done in tandem with standard medical treatment. Therefore, at the request of the patient, other Wiccan personnel should be allowed visiting privileges as though they were immediate family, including access to Intensive Care Units. Most Wiccans believe that healing energy can be sent from great distances, so, if possible, in the case of any serious medical condition, the member's home coven should be notified.
• OTHER: With respect to attitude toward military service, Wiccans range from career military personnel to conscientious objectors. Wiccans do not proselytize and generally resent those who do. They believe that no one Path to the Sacred is right for all people, and see their own religious pattern as only one among many that are equally worthy. Wiccans respect all religions that foster honor and compassion in their adherents, and expect the same respect. Members are encouraged to learn about all faiths, and are permitted to attend the services of other religions, should they desire to do so.

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Joules Taylor says......

(excerpt from the essay "Witches & Witchcraft" by Joules Taylor contained in the book "Dreams & Magic" published by Parragon)

THE WICCAN REDE

This is the Wiccan moral code.  It simply states: "An it harm none, do what thou will".  Far from being permission to do anything the individual fancies, this is actually a strong guide to correct living.  It falls into two parts:

"Do what thou will"; you may do anything that your heart desires.  "Will", in this context, can mean any or all of "want", "intend", "desire" or "have the willpower to accomplish".  Note, also, that "thou" is singular.  This instruction is designed for each and every individual who wishes to follow the Wiccan lifepath (although it would be an appropriate code for most non-Wiccans, too), and should be interpreted in the light of what each individual needs, wants or believes in.  In other words, don't try to persuade other people into doing anything against their will.

THE LAW OF THREE

The karmic Threefold Law states that any good you do will be returned to you threefold and likewise, any evil you do will come back to you three times worse!  It therefore makes sense to do good ....

While not a law, it is an accepted tenet of the Wiccan lifepath to respect other religions and their practitioners; all faiths are, ultimately, attempts to achieve union with the source of creation.  It's a pity that other faiths do not return the compliment.

Wicca is, above all else, a religion intimately connected with the natural world; the cycle of the seasons, the ebb and flow of the tides, the phases of the moon, growth, maturity, decay nd death - and rebirth.  Those who follow the Wiccan way aim for harmony, within themselves, with others, and with the world.  This is not to say, of course, that they are simply reactive; Wicca is a very proactive, positive lifepath.

The world is, in the main, more tolerant these days.  In some countrie, especially America, Wicca is a recognised religion, afforded all the legal rights and privileges of any other faith  in theory, at least ....

Of course, this does not mean that practitioners are necessarily safe from the sort of treatment meted out to their predecessors.  Jealousy or misplaced fanatical zeal can inspire people to all sorts of unreasonable, irrational behaviour.  These days, however, the crimes of which they accuse the objects of their hatred aren't those connected with trafficking with demons.  They are more likely to fling accusations of sexual misdemeanours - especially of that most horrible crime, child abuse - at their victims instead.  (True Wiccans find the very idea of abusins a child anathema, seeing children as the future, to be cherished, nurtured and loved.  The idea of forcing a child to conform to another's mental sickness or lust for power is the province of the Satanist, not the Wiccan).  There are organised fundamentalist Christian groups who actively pray for all kinds of evil to be visisted on those who do not conform to their own views.  And their is the subtle harassment of Wiccans in the workplace; fortunately something that appears to be growing rarer....

Reverence for the Great Goddess dates back at least 25,000 years (as evidenced by the Paleolithic "Venus" figurines), and it is probably safe to say that it will continue while there is a planet on which to live.  And recently the human race's perception of their home-world is changing, seeing it more as an interlocking series of biosystems, each dependent on the others for health and even survival.  People are finally realizing that while they depend on the earth for their very existence, She doesn't need them, and in fact, she might very well be better off if the human race were wiped out!

Tolerance, a willingness to listen, reverence for creation, and all-embracing love is the Wiccan creed. We need more of it."

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