How long has Wicca been around?
The Wiccan religion, sometimes called the old religion, also known to many as “Witchcraft”, has existed since pre-Christian times. With the advent of the Christian system of beliefs, the followers of the old religion were forced into hiding. The new Christian followers were attempting to convert the non-Christians, or Wiccans, to their religion. Rumors of the old Gods being devils and therefore no good were quickly spread. The Christians believed that anyone who chose not to follow their religion was a heathen and would be doomed to burn in a place they call “Hell”. The non-Christians were called “Witches” and were persecuted and thrown in jail for many years because of the vicious stories created about them.
