What is a Witch?
Witches do not do evil- We
believe that doing evil and harm is against all ethical and moral laws.
Further, Witchcraft tells us "An ye harm none (not even yourself), do
what ye will."
Witches do not worship Satan -
We do not have a Satan/Devil or any all-evil deity in our religious
structure. Witchcraft is a religion that underscores polarity and views
that God and Goddess as equal entities.
A male witch is not a Warlock -
The word Warlock is a Scottish word meaning "oath breaker," and becoming
a term designating a male Witch during the "burning times." A male Witch
is called a Witch.
Witches wear clothing of every
color and every style - Many Witches do choose to wear black clothing or
ritual robes. Black absorbs light information and helps Witches be more
receptive to psychic impressions and energy.
Witches come from every
socio-economic and ethnic background - Many Witches are professional
people holding positions of responsibility such as Doctors, Nurses,
Police Officers, Teachers, etc.
Witchcraft does not discriminate
against color or ethnic origin and does view everything as equal in the
eyes of the Goddess and the God.
Witches do use spells - A spell
is a thought or projection or a prayer. Other religions use prayer,
meditation, projection and ritual to produce an intended result.
The word "spell" does not imply
doing evil or harm. Witches do use magic wands - Often you see the use
of magic wands in children's cartoons and movies making the idea seem
frivolous. In actuality they are used in healing for directing energy.
Witches do use Witchcraft as
science, an art, and a religion - We use our knowledge and magick in
harmony with the Universe and Nature around us.
The English Oxford dictionary
defines "witchcraft" as a Celtic ( Kell-tick) word meaning the wise,
good people.
"Wicce" (Wick-Kay) designated a
female witch where as "Wicca" (Wick-Kah) designates the male witch.
Witches do concern themselves
with ecology - We have never forgotten the basic fact: The world is not
our enemy. Neither is it inert, dumb matter.
The earth and all living things
share the same life-force.
They are composed of patterns of
intelligence, of knowledge, and of divinity, all life is a web.
We are woven into it as sisters
and brothers of All!
Witches need to be grounded in
both worlds and awake to their responsibilities for both worlds.
It is only being responsible
human beings that we can be responsible Witches and only responsible
Witches will survive!
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