Essay Archive - The Wiccan Religion
The Wiccan Religion
The word "Witchcraft" dates back many hundred of years and means
literally "The craft of the wise". This is because the Witches of the old
were the wise ones of their village, knowledgeable in the art of healing,
legal matters and spiritual fulfillment. A Witch had to not only be a
religious leader, but also the doctor, lawyer, and psychologist of the
village. Today, people have reclaimed this word in their pursuit of Wiccan
religion. A With is an initiate of Wicca, one who has earned the right to
call themselves Priest, or Priestess, through study, self eval....
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