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Old 06-05-2009, 09:39 AM
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Default Who here studies, wicca or druidism as your primary religion??

Hey, I have always wanted to convert to either one of the above religion, where can I start
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Old 06-08-2009, 09:39 AM
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I used to. try hitting up you local book stores, or anywhere on the Internet. There are plenty of sources out there. Its up to you to decide the best way to go about beginning your path.
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Old 06-12-2009, 09:39 AM
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Old 06-17-2009, 09:39 AM
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Childish Games....they are not part of Religion or listed as
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Old 06-22-2009, 09:39 AM
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Old 06-27-2009, 09:39 AM
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Wikipedia and Wilcox are great places to start. Try the links below. You've got lots of reading ahead of you. Good luck and blessed be.

http://www.witchvox.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wicca

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neopaganism

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paganism
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Old 06-29-2009, 09:39 AM
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Check out WNW.witchvox.com

They have listings to find people in your area who want to be found and any local groups and events. Try going to things like Pagan Night Out (PNO),

Also, do your own research...not every group is for everyone and not everyone is for every group.

May you find the path you are looking for,
Blessings,
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Old 07-04-2009, 09:39 AM
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You need to learn about them before just converting... read.
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Old 07-06-2009, 09:39 AM
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Don't forget to check with your local library to see what kind of books they have on the subject!
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Old 07-07-2009, 09:39 AM
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Try reading up on a real religion instead.

http://www.islamcode.com/
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Old 07-10-2009, 09:39 AM
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I would ignore those who are insulting rather than helpful on here.

While a book or a Website might give you some of what you seek. from what I have been told, there are quite a few very knowledgeable folks on here, ask around.
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Old 07-15-2009, 09:39 AM
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If you're looking to do some reading, I'd recommend "Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner" by Scott Cunningham, and "The Triumph of the Moon" by Ronald Hutton. I advise you to stay away from anything by Silver Ravenwolf, for reasons outlined in the following essay:

http://wicca.timerift.net/ravenwolf.shtml

If you have any further questions, please feel free to email me.
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Old 07-18-2009, 09:39 AM
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Wicca can be a bit complex - there's two main categories. First, there's Traditional Wicca - your best bet for that is to find a group (either through Wilcox.com or a local bookstore) and learn with them. There's also Eclectic Wicca or "Noe-Wicca" - that doesn't involve initiation, and can be trained either in person or through books. There's a whole lot of books out there, some good, some bad. Try reading a number of books before you settle on anything, and take everything with a grain of salt.

Druidism is even more complex, because there's even less agreement on what it means. The most common usage is for Noe-Druids, which means your best sources of info are ADD.org and Kelt's.org. (Whatever you do, stay away from Douglas Monroe - what he advocates is downright dangerous.) You might also want to take a look at Celtic Reconstructionism (try iambs.org) - CR deals with trying to rebuild ancient Celtic religious practices as accurately as possible.
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Old 07-21-2009, 09:39 AM
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Witchcraft Today - Gerald B. Gardner.

Witchdom of the True - Edred Thorsson

Wicca: the Old Religion in the New Milennium - Vivianne Crowley

Advanced Wiccan Spirituality - Kevin Saunders

The Elements of Ritual: Air, Fire, Water & Earth in the Wiccan Circle - Deborah Lipp

Witch Crafting: A Spiritual Guide to Making Magic - by Phyllis W. Curott

Positive Magic - Marion Weinstein

The Circle Within: Creating a Wiccan Spiritual Tradition - Dianne Sylvan

Book of Shadows - Phyllis Curott

The Second Circle - Venecia Rauls

The Heart of Wicca: Wise Words from a Crone on the Path - Ellen Cannon Reed

Evolutionary Witchcraft - T. Thorn Coyle

The Wiccan Path: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner - Rae Beth

21st Century Wicca - Jennifer Hunter

Witchcraft: A Concise Guide - Isaac Bonewits

Way of Four - Deborah Lipp
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Old 07-26-2009, 09:39 AM
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I follow a Celtic Recon path. You've already been given a good site for info about CR. Here's a second one:
http://paganachd.com/faq/index.html

I agree with everyone else that it's good to learn about a variety of different pagan paths. Even if they aren't your cup of tea, they'll help you to understand others in the pagan community (plus it's interesting to learn!)
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Old 07-30-2009, 09:39 AM
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If you are interested in druid/druidism, than check out The Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids website at WNW.druidry.org
They have alto of helpful resources.
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Old 07-31-2009, 09:39 AM
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I like WNW.magickaschool.com The free intro courses lay a good foundation for learning from books. They go with the closest thing to "standard practice" that Wicca has, but they also make it clear that their way is not the only way.

Like I said its a good foundation to start building your own practice off of.
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Old 08-01-2009, 09:39 AM
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I would recommend http://www.cuew.org/ for Wicca but I am admittedly biased.
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Old 08-04-2009, 09:39 AM
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The Veterans Administration authorizes thirty nine symbols
to be engraved on headstones of American military veterans
at all burial locations. This is the choice they have in death. Wicca is one of those thirty nine. Feel free to view all that veterans can choose. I suggest the reader respect the same living and dead. I'm a veteran of foreign war. I've earned my choice. It was not yours to make.

Freedom, sunshine, isn't free.
Go earn some.
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Old 08-05-2009, 09:39 AM
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I have never heard of Wicca or druidism as a religion.I'm a Christian but will look it up out of curiosity.
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