Wiccan beliefs

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Our Beliefs

Since there are so many misconceptions associated with the Wiccan faith - we hope this will help to enlighten you to our ways and the basic foundation of most Pagan religions.

Neither list is complete - there are many things we do not believe at Life Temple and there are many things that we do. This information is not presented to offend, nor is it meant to recruit or change the minds of those whose beliefs lie elsewhere. We have no interest in changing your view-point. So please do not challenge, judge or condemn ours.

At Life Temple, We Believe...

in personal responsibility for ones actions
there is only one source of creation
all things are possible
happiness resides within one's self
in saying what you mean and meaning what you say
people should be judged upon their actions
in the power of meditation and prayer
that all people have the ability to solve their problems
that individual spirituality is more important than organized religion
Wicca is not a religion for the masses; this is not the path for everyone
men & women are not equal but rather balanced, they make a perfect union
in the Three Fold Law
mythology is just that, mythology - stories with lessons to be learned
protocol creates a system of respect for elders and those with service in the Crafte
children should choose their own path when the time is right & when they are old enough to decide
in being in-tune with the cycles of nature
simpler is better
all spiritual paths are valid including those of Judeo Christian origin and otherwise
that by your deeds you shall be known

We Do Not Believe in...

the supernatural. Meaning, most Wicca believe all things are natural. All things that make up this earth (living & dead) animated or inanimate and the spirits of both this world & the next, are all a natural part of existence. To be beyond or "more than" nature is not something we recognize.
the Devil. Wiccan's do not, nor have they ever believed in or worshiped the Judeo-Christian figure called the Devil. We do however recognize other people's strong belief in his existence and we are sensitive to those who believe he is a source of malice.
Hell. Hell is a possible outcome of the Judeo-Christian faith. Our afterlife is called the Summerland. It is a place of rest for the spirit as it prepares to travel on to its next journey.
Dogma or karma. Nature does not keep 'a score card' on plants, animals or other living things, so why would it do so for us? We are not apart from the natural order of things.
an end-of-days, apocalyptic destruction or any foretold destruction of earth.
a savior or messiah. We have no superior leader or deity-figure that is destined to return to us. However we do recognize & are sensitive to saviors & messiah's that other people believe in.
sin or guilt. We are all responsible for our own actions and the worst punishment comes from ourselves, not a form of guilt imposed by our Gods.

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