What is the Difference Between Wicca and Witchcraft?
In an essence, Wicca and Witchcraft cannot really be
differentiated between in a discussion as Wiccans use
witchcraft as a ritualistic tool. Many people tend to
think about spells, witches, etc. when hearing about
Witchcraft mostly due to history and misconceptions about
it. Furthermore, witchcraft can only really be defined
separately to Wicca when it is practiced without its purpose
within the Wiccan culture.
Witchcraft is an important part of Wicca philosophy, in much
the same way as blessings and exorcisms have been used in
the Christian faith for centuries. Popular culture has
shown many of us Father Karras reciting from the bible, and
casting holly water on the possessed body of a child in
William Friedkin’s famous film The Exorcist, yet we still
praise this activity. Is it actually so different from
witchcraft?
Witchcraft is not as some would believe, all about evil
spells and curses being conjured out of bat wings, spiders
and frog’s legs boiling in a huge black cauldron. Witchcraft
is more about harmony and balance; although strangely enough
cauldrons and broomsticks do feature.
Wiccans use magic (or Magick as often spelt by the Wiccan
community) primarily to promote things such as: love,
fertility, healing or to eliminate negative influences; and
it is commonly believed among Wiccans that magick is a law
of nature, as natural as the sun that rises and the wind
that blows. However, Wiccans do not claim to be able to
produce balls of fire from their mouths or bolts of
lightning from their fingertips. It is important to
approach Wicca philosophy realistically and practice it with
understanding and respect.
I have an interest in the Wicca philosophy and rituals and
love to share my knowledge and experiences with others.
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