WHAT FORM DOES THE PRACTICE OF WITCHCRAFT TAKE?

The form and context vary from group to group and between each ritual, and may run the gamut from elaborate ceremony   to spontaneous ritual to simple meditation.

HOW DO YOU SEE THE GODDESS?

As the immanent life force; as Mother   Nature; as the interconnectedness of all life.

DO ALL WITCHES PRACTICE THEIR RELIGION THE SAME WAY?

Yes and No.  Wicca is a highly individualistic religion.  Moreover, the number of different sects within the Craft may give the impression that no two groups practice the same way.  Though practices may vary, most traditions have many similarities,   such as the working of magic and a respect for nature.  Most Witches find enough common ground for mutual support and productive networking throughout the Craft community.

IS WITCHCRAFT A 'CULT?'

No.  Cults are groups that trade "salvation"; and a sense of belonging for the ability to think for oneself.  They indulge in "extravagant homage or adoration"  (Webster's Dictionary) usually of an earthly leader of some sort.  This is the antithesis of the Witchcraft experience.  Most Witches come to the Craft through reading and communing with Nature and later finding like-minded people.  Witches are extremely individualistic.

DO WITCHES HAVE A BIBLE?

No.  A bible is supposedly the word of a deity revealed through a prophet.  Witchcraft is a Pagan folk-religion of personal experience.  A Witch may keep a "Book of Shadows" which is more like an individual's workbook or journal - meaningful to the   person who keeps it - containing rituals, discoveries, spells, poetry, herb lore, etc.  Covens may keep a similar group book.

DO   WITCHES CAST SPELLS?

Some do and some don't.  A spell is a ritual formula, or series of steps, to direct psychic energy to accomplish a desired end.  Energy may be drawn from the Earth, concentrated and sent out into the world.  Since Witchcraft teaches that whatever one sends out is returned threefold, Witches tend to be very careful never to send out harmful energy.

DO WITCHES WORSHIP THE DEVIL?

No.  The worship of Satan is the practice of profaning Christian symbolism, and is thus a Christian heresy rather than a Pagan religion.  the gods and goddesses of the Witches are in no way connected to Satanic practices.  Most Witches do not even   believe in Satan, let alone worship him.

ARE WITCHES ONLY WOMEN?

No, although women do seem to predominate in the Craft overall.  In fact, some traditions have only women practitioners, just as others have only men.  A male Witch is simply called a Witch, never a Warlock.

WHAT ABOUT CHILDREN?

Our children are sacred to us.  Most   Witches who are also parents teach their children the RELIGIOUS aspects of the Craft.  Magick and other things are NOT taught until such time that the child can make up his/her own mind about which spiritual path he/she will follow.  We do NOT force our children to hold the same spiritual beliefs.