| 1) We practice rites to attune ourselves with the natural rythmn of lifes forces marked by the phases of the moon, seasonal & cross quarters. 2) We recognize that our intelligence gives us a unique responsibility toward our environment. We seek to live in harmony with nature, in ecological balance fullfillment and consciousness within an evolutionary concept. 3) We acknowledge a depth of power far greater than that apparent to the average person, because it is far greater than ordinary it is sometimes called the supernatural, but we see it is lying within that which is naturally potential to all. 4) We conceive of the Creative Power in the universe as manifesting through polarity - as masculine & feminine - and that this same Creative power lies in ALL people, and functions through the interaction of the masculine & feminine. We value neither above the other, knowing each to be supportive to each other. We value sex as pleasure, as the symbol and embodiment of life, as one of the sources of energies used in Magikal Practice and Religious Worship. 5) We recognize both outer, inner & psychological worlds sometimes known as the Spiritual World, the Collective Unconscious, Inner Planes etc..... - we in the interaction of these two dimensions, the basis for paranormal phenomena and magikal exercises. We neglect neither dimension for the other, seeing both as necassary for our fullfillment. 6) We do not recognize any authorization hierarchy, but do honor those who teach, respect those who share their greater knowledge and wisdom, and ackowledge those who have COURAGEOUSLY given themselves in leadership. 7) We see Religion, Magik & Wisdom in living as being united in the way one views the world and lives it - a world view and philosophy of life which we identify as WitchCraft - The Wiccan Way!!!! 8) Calling oneself "Witch" does NOT make a Witch, but neither does heredity itself, not the collecting of titles, degrees & initiations. A Witch seeks to control the forces within her/himself that makes life possible in order to live wisely and well without harm to others and in harmony with nature. 9) We believe in the affirmation and fullfillment of life is a continuation of evolution and development of consciousness giving meaning to the Universe as we know our personal role within it. 10) Our only animosity towards Christianity, or towards any other Religion or Philosophy of life is to, the extent that it's intitutions have claimed to be "The Only Way!" and have sought to deny any freedom to others and to supress other ways of Religious practice and belief. 11) As American ~*Or World Wide*~ Witches, we are not threatened by debates on the history of the Craft, the origins of various terms, the legitimacy aspects of different traditions. We are concerned with our present & future. 12) We DO NOT accept the concept of absolute Evil, nor do we worship ANY entity known as Satan or the Devil, as defined by the Christian tradition. We do not seek power through the suffering of others, nor accept that personal benefit can be derived only by denial to another. 13) We do however, believe that we should seek within Nature that which is contributory to our own Health and Well being. |
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