How Do You Deal With Misconceptions About Wicca?
Many people don’t understand the basic philosophy behind Wicca, and these misconceptions can breed fear and bias. Follow these steps to learn how to soothe their concerns. Explain that Wicca isn’t anti-Christian. As difficult as it is to make a zealot Christian understand this, it’s one of their major misconceptions about Wicca. Assure your attacker you respect the teachings of Jesus and see similarities between Christian moral values and your beliefs. Assure them that you don’t worship the Devil. Satanism is one of the most common misconceptions about Wicca. Explain that Satan isn’t even a part of Wiccan beliefs and Wiccans abhor evil just as much as people of other religions. Explain that the misconception came from the god Pan and has nothing to do with the Wiccan god. Address the topic of sacrifice. It’s one of the most unpleasant misconceptions to deal with because the idea is so ridiculous. Resist the temptation to laugh. Calmly explain that as a nature-based religion, Wicca has
