Wicca Demystified: A Guide for Practitioners, Family and Friends
April 29th, 2010 by Admin

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What is Wicca? How is it practiced? What do Wiccans worship? Wicca is one of the fastest-growing religious movements in the world, yet with its rise has come a torrent of misconceptions, misunderstandings, and untruths about what Wiccans do and believe. Wicca Demystified alleviates all confusion by offering a clear guide for everyone curious about this much talked-about religion—whether you are considering becoming Wiccan or a family member, friend, or colleagu... More >>

Wicca Demystified: A Guide for Practitioners, Family and Friends

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  • Mary Magdalen writes:
    April 29th, 20104:10 amat

    Bryan Lankford has put a gentle and humerous hand upon an incredibly sensitive subject – Religion. He stayed true to his word when he said that this book is not intended to convert, but to inform the reader of the basic tenets concerning Wicca. Unlike Buckland, Bryan answers the questions that many family members, friends and co-workers often pose to a practitioner in ways that are humorous, non-confrontational and in layperson’s terms. It is as if he is sitting in a chair having a conversation with you!

    Since most people fear what they do not understand, I truly believe that if people of all different paths or faiths would read this introductory glimpse into Wicca, discrimination that is based on fear which is fed by misunderstanding and/or ignorance will be a distant, gray memory – rewritten and replayed with the brilliant, vibrant colors of tolerance and respect.
    Rating: 5 / 5

  • Boudica writes:
    April 29th, 20105:35 amat

    While it is nice to see someone attempting to write a book that is not a hand book or not a “Wicca 101″ book, you have to ask… is this really an advanced study book on Wicca.

    In this book you will not find spells and incantations. You will not find rituals, altar tools, calling of the quarters or anything else that most associate with handbooks and “Wicca 101″ books. Yet the book calls itself a Guide.

    What you will find is one man and his Traditions thoughts on what it is to truly be “Wiccan”. The Tradition is the McFarland Dianic Tradition, founded in the early 70s. And I enter the caveat at this point – Your Mileage May Vary – depending on the Tradition of Wicca you practice.

    The opening paragraph of chapter one “The Beginning” entitled “What is all this about anyway?” gives us this line: “The best place to start with any explanation is at the beginning, and the beginning of Wicca dates far back into antiquity.”

    There are those who will “hmmmm” at this point. Again, the caveat. There is more that will give you moments to pause and consider.

    If you can get past all this, the book is an interesting read. But I was confused by its purpose. On the one hand, I saw an attempt to explain what Wicca is. But if I am already walking the Wiccan path then I already understand what Wicca is. I return to the subtitle: “Guide for Practitioners, Family and Friends” – and it becomes clear. While trying to work with those who are knowledgeable and appear as more than a 101 book, it still has to revert back to 101 basics to be a guide for those who do not practice.

    As a guide in that respect it works. We have basic discussions on the Wheel of the Year, Rites of Passage, Can Children and Teens be Wiccan and more. There is lots of discussion on this Traditions ethics in spellwork, what the Rede means and then we move on to “pointy hats, black cats and brooms… ”

    It is nice that the book sidesteps the usual cookbook/crafters handbook/basic ritual 101 material. The discussion, in my opinion, has to and does fit into a 101 category. When trying to explain what Wicca is to anyone not familiar with Wicca, you still can’t venture too far past the basics.

    I came away with the idea that this book would be best suited to give to someone who knows a Wiccan and is interested in learning more. While we don’t proselytize (see the chapter “If Wiccans think their beliefs are correct, why don’t they try to convert others to their beliefs?”) this book might be good to give to someone who is not sure what some of us might be all about.

    I think if you find the material agreeable and in line with what you believe, then this book could be an aid to helping you explain Wicca to others. However, as this has been done before and this tradition may not be in line with your own personal beliefs, you may want to review the material before passing it along. boudica
    Rating: 3 / 5

  • FyreKat writes:
    April 29th, 20106:48 amat

    I have recently come out of the broom closet with my family. This is the book I chose to use to explain my spiritual practice to them. They had been reading some very bad things and were very upset. The format of the book with questions and answers was just the thing to settle their fears. I highly recommend this book. Bryan Lankford explains very clearly some of the most pressing questions non-wiccans have concerning our beliefs. It is also very good for a beginning wiccan to learn more about the faith.
    Rating: 5 / 5

  • Margarita writes:
    April 29th, 20109:11 amat

    I had the pleasure to read “Wicca Demystified”.

    Being a Wiccan myself, I have read many books about Wicca and I looked at this one as another of the many inconsequential ones, but this is a truly exceptional book.

    There is much to know about Wicca that common people does not understand or, does not want to understand. Perhaps this book will reach the people who, out of fear, bigotry, or whatever, attack Wicca and will let them see what truly Wicca is about.

    By going from the very basic beliefs, Mr. Lankford reviews the different aspects of what we believe; our spiritual experiences; how we see the Divine, male and female; how we see those that disagree with us and the “live and let live” philosophy. He also talks about our celebrations, the Wicca Rede” and the “Three Fold Law”.

    My wish would be that everyone would read this magnificent book. Everyone would learn something but especially they would see that there is nothing to be afraid of.
    Rating: 5 / 5

  • D. Whitley writes:
    April 29th, 201010:15 amat

    This book is great for any curious person, beginning wiccan or pagan that just wants to explain what it’s all about to there friends and family. It covers alot of those pesky questions that even a beginning pagan might not know all the answers to or how exactly to explain them. It’s also a good book to own for those situations or just to have a referance to look back on when your trying to explain yourself to a group of strangers that just found out that your wiccan or pagan. Overall it’s just a smart edition to put in your library.
    Rating: 5 / 5

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