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Liturgy, Laws & Dogmas

While we have no Bible, we do have a series of specifically worded documents held in agreement by large numbers of us. They are frequently quoted on websites but are rarely attributed to any author. Indeed, many Internet sites portray them as ancient, immutable laws when in fact most, if not all, are less than a century old. In fact, most are less than thirty years old, and their original authors frequently had no interest in disguising that fact.

Agreement with the following pieces is in no way required for Wicca. Many I don't even agree with, at least not completely. However, I think it important for those serious about Wicca to be at least familiar with what many other Wiccans do accept so that the reader may make decisions for himself, whether it be to accept them, reject them, or accept sections of them and write his own pieces. Indeed, I think writing your own is probably the best approach, but such undertakings should be approached with time to research and reflect.

The Witches' Credo The Witches' Creed
The Witches' Rune The Ancient Call
The Rede of the Wiccae Call of the God
Charge of the God Charge of the Dark God
Charge of the Horned God Charge of the Dark Goddess
Charge of the Goddess Alternate Charge of the Dark Goddess
The Law Law of the Power
The Old Laws or The Ardanes 161 Laws
Nature of our Ways 13 Principles of Belief
13 Goals of a Witch 5 Points of Wiccan Belief
4 Powers of the Magus The Witches' Pyramid
Legend of the Descent of the Goddess Aradia: Gospel of the Witches
   


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