Witchcraft is a Minority Religion
Witchcraft, also known as Wicca, is a nature-oriented minority religion.
It is ironic that followers of this faith, the central commandment of which is harmlessness to all,
should be so vigorously persecuted - both in historical times, and in the current day.
I don't ask you to become a Witch. I don't ask you to understand them, or even like them.
But I do ask you to refrain from persecuting people who are kind, loving, gentle - and above all - harmless.
If the subject interests you, we have collected some resources on the subject:
- So, you think you know a lot about them nasty ol' Witches? Try our Questions and Answers concerning Wicca.
- Interested in some books on the subject? Read what I sent to a librarian.
- For a thorough treatment of the origins of Halloween, please visit Isaac Bonewits.
- Wicca is recognized as a religion by the U.S. government. Wiccans in the armed services are accorded the same
respect as other religions. Here's what The Armed Forces Chaplains Board has to say.
- Despite the fact that Witches are kind and caring people,
they have been the target of attack and discrimination for hundreds of years.
Although the fires of persecution have died down a little,
there is still a lot of hatred and fear directed at Witches.
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In 1993, the California Teachers' Association used hatred and fear of witches for their own political goals:
the fight against school vouchers.
I took them to task with a long series of letters, until I received an apology from their President.
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In fact, a distressing number of groups and lifestyles are being persecuted.
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It pains me to remind you that the Burning Times are not over.
Thank you for visiting. Your comments are welcome.
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