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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]How does Wiccan theology get transmitted, and are there holy books? According to Wikipedia, a British man named Gerald Gardner pulled it together in 1954. It seems like there would be more, though. Are there scriptures or prophets that relate the natures of the two gods? Where do the priest/esses get their knowledge?[/quote]

Gardnerian Wicca was passed from practitioner to practitioner, in a lineage tradition.  Modern American "Wicca" requires no initiation, no study, no nothing beyond declaring oneself a witch and casting spells (according to OP).  This is a large part of the reason it is often viewed as the playground for noobs or non-serious "fluffy bunny" types, from both inside and outside the greater Pagan community.[/quote]

This is definitely an unfortunate true statement. There are many practicers (and the general trend for these folks is that they're teenage girls) who get into the religion to be different, unique, or to rebel. They may not take the practice completely seriously or take the steps to gain the knowledge necessary to understand what the religion is truly about.

The aspect of magick is luring to some as they feel it gives them a sense of power and control.

But please don't let these people taint your view of the entire religion. We have these fluffy bunnies, yes, but we also have amazing people who are doing great things for the world.[/quote]

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