WICCANISM
A duotheisic religion centered around the worship of two gods, magic, spellcraft, afterlife and witchcraft.
There is not structure to the religion, as all members are considered priests once the ritual of arrival is completed, many Wiccans even practice alone.
EMERGENCE
The religion emerged when Christiantity was the dominant belief system in England. Often mistaken as Satanism,
Wicca is a seperate religion and focuses more on nature
two sole figures, whilst Satanism doesnt worship a god.
Although some members claim that Wicca is
the oldest religion, it is considered a new
movement due to its emergence in the 1900s.
Other claims suggest that the practices of Wicca
incorperate elements from Ancient
Pagan practices (early Christan practices).
BELIEFS
The beliefs of Wicca are fairly modern, though they worship two Gods instead of one, Gods in which can be represented by any God of another religion. One God is female, the other male.
The female God has three forms, also being refurred to as the "Triple Godess" as her form can vary from the maiden, the mother and the crone. Each form embodies a trait, the Maiden representing innocence and adventurousness, whilst the Mother is considered to exemplify love and compassion and the Crone wisdom.
The male God, also known as the "Horned God", is often considered to stand for hunting and strength.
Wicca differs from Christianities belief about the afterlife, instead of a heaven and hell Wicca believes in reincarnation that varis from endless to limited amongst it's members.
Another way it differs from Christinanity is its lack of rules regarding morality. Wicca does not place any rules about what is right and wrong, members actions are based purely on what they believe is right or wrong.
Wicca also puts empthasis on the elements of nature such as earth, air, fire, water and spirit. These elements are a sole focus in how their rituals are performed and represented by a pentagram due to its 5 points.
Magical spells and the belief in natures forces to influence change is common in the religion, the magic they practice relies on nature to create small changes towards a desired result. Although, spells are considered risky to perform as theyre believed to return back to its caster and effect their mind, body and spirit.
Oscar 2025