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-=- What The 'Craft' Truly Means -=-
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Witchcraft: Is an archaic and derogatory term applied to those members
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and followers of magickal-religious philosophies based on fertility cults of
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early Pagan/Celtic Britain.
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Wicca: Is a much more positive description of those members who practice
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religious rites and adhere to those magickal philosophies of early Pagan/
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Celtic Britain.
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Wicca stems from Indo-european roots of "wic" and "weik" meaning to bend
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or turn. Thus the Wicca was someone who was skilled in the process {CRAFT}
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of shaping, changing or bending reality. These people came to be known as
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the "Wicca Craft," the wise ones of the village. In time we see "Wicca
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Craft" debased and become "Witchcraft."
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Wicca Craft: The Craft of the wise ones, is a religious philosophy as
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well as a working magickal system, by which the initiate is introduced to
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the mysteries of the universe, being taught to use and control those
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elements and powers that are inherent in all things.
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The purpose of our religion is to combine those forces, powers and
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elements that make up all living organisms, with those of the universe;
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channel and direct them for spiritual development and fulfillment, as
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well as for material contentment.
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We do not worship any evil or negative force {i.e. Christian devil}. This
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concept was invented to frighten and subdue the masses for political and
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religious control. Wicca predates Christianity, and works on a positive
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affirmation of taking responsibility for ones actions as well as living in
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harmony with those life forces that bring all things into being.
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We do not practice Black Magick, sacrifice or indulge in orgiastic sexual
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activities under the guise of church or religion. We do, however, believe in
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the active and passive roles of the male and female aspect of deity and use
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this for spiritual evolvement, as well as an underlying fundamental basis
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for our concept and relationship to the supreme force that created all life.
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In our philosophy it is understood that men and women are not created
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equal. They are different, each with their own talents, capabilities and
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responsibilities. Each is respected according to their contribution to the
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group as a whole, their personal growth and evolution, and how they handle
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the mundane material world. We believe in balance of gender, force and power
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along with equality of creative expression.
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Man was not created in the image of God. God is the personification and
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manifestation of concepts, impressions an realization of inner truths and
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desires. Therefore, we look to higher forces with a positive attitude and
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use this to inspire, comfort and fulfill those aspirations and ambitions
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deep within our souls.
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Blessed Be !!!
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