That is a very complicated question I don't think I can answer without causing someone to argue with me. But I will try.
First off you must understand Wicca is not an organized religion. There is no central church (though some are trying to start one. First recognized in the 60's). There is no central doctrine either. There is only one rule all Wiccans follow and even that is up to interpretation. I an what is called an eclectic which means I just pick and chose what I like discarding what I don't. And while there are some very strong groups within the religion most share a common belief derived from Gardnerian (the first publicly practiced witches after the decriminalization in Britain). That is the maiden/mother/crone and her mate the Horned God. The maiden/mother/crone is tide to the seasons and life. This is one reason as in ancient days the seasons where highly important. Secondly in a society where women can rarely hold a position of power Wicca became the one religion where women could. Obviously they would be prone to worship the Goddess. Also it is one of the few religions where a female goddess is permitted.
I should have waited to write this cause I'm so tired and I'm probably not doing it justice.
What is this thing you call God?
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That is a very complicated question I don't think I can answer without causing someone to argue with me. But I will try.
First off you must understand Wicca is not an organized religion. There is no central church (though some are trying to start one. First recognized in the 60's). There is no central doctrine either. There is only one rule all Wiccans follow and even that is up to interpretation. I an what is called an eclectic which means I just pick and chose what I like discarding what I don't. And while there are some very strong groups within the religion most share a common belief derived from Gardnerian (the first publicly practiced witches after the decriminalization in Britain). That is the maiden/mother/crone and her mate the Horned God. The maiden/mother/crone is tide to the seasons and life. This is one reason as in ancient days the seasons where highly important. Secondly in a society where women can rarely hold a position of power Wicca became the one religion where women could. Obviously they would be prone to worship the Goddess. Also it is one of the few religions where a female goddess is permitted.
I should have waited to write this cause I'm so tired and I'm probably not doing it justice.