Our Principles Are Simple:
We practice to attune ourselves with the natural rhythm of life forces which are marked by moon phases, seasonal quarters and cross quarters.
We recognize our responsibilities toward our environment.
We seek to live in harmony with nature.
We understand and acknowledge a depth of power that is far greater than the ordinary, but can be sought by anyone.
We value the Gods and Goddesses as one, and not one above the other. They work together as one.
We value sexuality as pleasure, as the symbol and embodiment of Life, and as one of the sources of energies used in magickal practice and religious worship.
We do not recognize any authoritarian hierarchy, but do honor those who share their knowledge and wisdom. Also those who have given themselves in leadership.
Calling oneself a "witch" does not make a witch-but neither does hereditary itself, or the collecting of titles, degree's, and initiations.
A Witch seeks to control the forces around them that makes life possible in order to live wisely and well, WITHOUT harm to others, and in harmony with nature.
We acknowledge that it is affirmation and fulfillment of life, in a continuation of evolution and development of consciousness, that gives meaning to the Universe we know and to our personal role within it.
Our only animosity comes towards Christianity, or towards any other religion or philosophy-of-life, is to the extent that its institutions have claimed to be "the one and only way" and have sought to deny freedom to others and suppress other ways of religious practices and belief.
As American Witches, we are not threatened by debates on the history of the Craft, the origins of the various terms, the legitimacy of various aspects of different traditions.
We are concerned about our present and our future.
We do NOT worship or accept the concept of 'absolute evil' nor do we worship the entity known as Satan or the devil as defined by Christian Tradition.
We DO NOT seek power through the suffering of others, nor do we accept the concept that personal benefits can only be derived by denial to another.
We work within nature for that which is contributory to our health and well-being.
