DECLARATION OF RELIGIOUS INTENT ~ BY-LAWS

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Incorporated on November 1, 2007 ~ State of Indiana * USA *

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION FOR THE CHURCH OF

THE WICCAN INTERFAITH COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL

BY - LAWS

ARTICLE I: NAME

1. The name of this organization shall be the Church of the Wiccan Interfaith Council International, known as the Wiccan Interfaith Council International (WICI).

2. The Founders of the Church's United States Charter, as received from the Sanctuary of the Crescent Moon and the Hearthsong Clan, in Northwest Indiana, U.S.A., on January 6 2006. It was incorporated in the State of Indiana on November 1, 2007.

ARTICLE II: PURPOSE

2 a. The Wiccan Interfaith Council International, known to all as a Church and a pantheist religious fellowship, is a global community of Wiccan, Pagan, Witch, and Heathen clergy and practitioners.

2 b. Our global organization strives to promote greater understanding and appreciation of Wicca, through interfaith and intrafaith charitable projects and committees, religious services and support, educational forums, and social activism.

2 c. To further such goals, as stated in the Charter from the Church of the Wiccan Interfaith Council International, specifically to include, but not be limited to:

2 d. Educational: To build the religion of Wicca, explore specific traditions, provide clergy enrichments, enhance counseling approaches, award clergy ordination credentials, and maintain historical preservation of the Craft through specific activities and projects.

2 e. Charitable: To promote support for those individuals and groups, who follow the religious path of Wicca, as conceived and directed by Church members, through its committees and projects.

2 f. Spiritual: To build Wiccan religious interfaith/intrafaith ties, promote support for Wiccan, Pagan, Witch, and Heathen religious practitioners, and build awareness of local-national-global issues, through projects, workshops, seminars, and gatherings.

2 g. Social: To build religious fellowship among Wiccan, Pagan, Witch, and Heathen clergy and practitioners, through social and educational activities.

ARTICLE III: LOCATION

3 a. Let it be known that the International Office of the Church of the Wiccan Interfaith Council International, is located in North West Indiana.

3 b. Contact may be made at: P. O. Box 24, Schererville, Indiana 46375-9998.

3 c. Telephone number(s) include: 219-308-3740.

3 d. URL: http://wiccaninterfaithcouncil.org

3 e. Email: Wiccaninterfaithcouncil@hotmail.com

3 f. The International Office shall be the sole location for all donations collected on behalf of the Church of the Wiccan Interfaith Council International, whether they be in the form of monetary or religious goods donations (books, altar supplies, divinatory items, etc.

ARTICLE IV: MEMBERS

I. General Membership is dues – free and open to:

1 a. Any Wiccan, Pagan, Witch, or Heathen clergy or practitioner, over the age of 18, who celebrates a positive, non-manipulative, non-discriminatory tradition within their chosen path; and who has demonstrated a positive history of fellowship within the religious-magical community.

1 b. Those who agree with the vision, goals, and guidelines of the Church of the Wiccan Interfaith Council International.

1 c. Those who agree with the following "Statement of Diversity": That this Wiccan Council, known as "the Church of the Wiccan Interfaith Council International", pledges to respect the diversity of its members, in all forms - spiritual, political, social, sexual - orientation, cultural, and ethnic origins.”

1 d. Any circle, coven, group, or organization that has demonstrated a positive history of fellowship, whether within its own tradition, path, or among religious - pantheist community.

II. ASSOCIATE INTERNSHIPS

1 e. "Associate" Chairperson internships will be created, for the purpose of training and serving on Church committees or projects.

i. Preparing members for full Chairperson assignments, by working on WICI activities, for a period not to exceed one calendar year.

ii. Guaranteeing organizational duties of the WICI are implemented in a timely manner.

iii. Assisting Board members as requested.

iv. Acting as a positive example of the WICI Leadership Guidelines.

III. CHAIR PERSON APPOINTMENTS

1 f. "Chairperson" appointments may be assigned to any WICI member, who has served as an Associate Intern for one (1) calendar year.

i. A Chairperson serves as a positive example of the WICI Leadership Guidelines.

ii. In the event that two Associate interns seek the Chairperson position for the same committee:

a. Both Associates may request to served as "Co-Chairpersons", without benefit of an election.

b. Or a vote of the entire membership shall be held, to determine which candidate shall serve on the chosen committee as sole Chairperson.

2. STANDARDS FOR MEMBERS:

A. GENERAL MEMBER CONDUCT

1 a. A "member in good standing" includes, but is not limited to:

1 b. A Wiccan, Pagan, Witch, or Heathen clergy or practitioner, who celebrates a positive, life-affirming path and/or religious tradition.

1 c. A Wiccan, Pagan, Witch, or Heathen clergy or practitioner, who adheres to a positive, life-affirming ethical code of redes, laws, and conduct; as put forth by the practitioner's religious path and/or tradition.

1 d. An acceptable level of maturity, without engaging in gossip, slander, unproven allegations, verbal or written abuse, in public - on the internet, at social, educational, and religious gatherings.

1 e. The willingness to participate without ego, intolerance, or building personal bases for group recruitment, business concerns, or exerting a manipulating influence for the purpose of personal control.

1 f. The ability to treat everyone with equal respect, courtesy, and consideration.

B. CHURCH MEMBERS SHOULD:

2 a. Agree with the vision, goals, and by - laws of the Church of the Wiccan Interfaith Council International.

2 b. Practice a positive code of ethics, as prescribed by their own religious - pantheist tradition.

3. MEMBERS ARE ENTITLED TO:

3 a. All members represent themselves during the voting process, except when acting as a "representative member" for an entire circle, coven, group, or organization which may hold membership.

3 b. In the case of representing a circle, coven, group, or organization, that person shall still only be allotted one (1) vote.

3 c. Full voting rights, after a six (6) month period of time.

d. Be eligible for Committee Chair positions on the Council Board, after an “associate internship” training period of one (1) year.

3 e. Be eligible for any open position on the Council Board, by appointment or election.

3 f. Participate in any ongoing committee of their free will.

3 g. Be members of any online forums and publications (online/printed) of their free will.

3 h. Attend any activities, events, and gatherings, which the Council may elect to offer its membership, as listed in the Church Annual Calendar.

3 i. Join the “members only” e-group: http://Wiccaninterfaithcouncil_Gen_Membership

3 j. Join the “international chat” e-group: http://Wiccanitnerfaithcouncil_InternationalChat

3 k. Participate in the "blog": http://wiccaninterfaithcouncil.blogspot.com

3 l. Receive the quarterly WICI newsletter, "ILLUMINATIONS", via electronic mail.

3 m. Create WICI CHAPTERS within their state or geographical area (with Council Board approval).

4. MEMBERS ARE ALLOWED TO:

Members may publicize their affiliation with the Church of the Wiccan Interfaith Council International, in the following manner(s):

4 a. Members may sign their written and/or email correspondence to read:

Good Wiccan

Member of WICI

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http://wiccaninterfaithcouncil.org

4 b. Members may post their Church affiliation on their business or religious websites, vanity pages, blogs, etc., on a non-business related page (ie. “Links”, “About Us”, etc.).

4 c. Members may advertise their Church affiliation, as long as there is no attempt for financial or monetary gain.

4 d. Members may not print business cards, letterheads, brochures, flyers, etc., that promote WICI and/or their personal affiliation. This information includes (but is not limited to) the WICI name, information, logo, etc.

i. All business cards, letterheads, brochures, flyers, etc., must come from the International Office of the Church of the Wiccan Interfaith Council International.

4 e. Members must notify the International Office when any WICI information is posted on their websites, e-groups, vanity pages, blogs, etc.

i. The WICI name, website URL, email address, telephone number, and post office address may be included on any and all websites, e-groups, vanity pages, blogs, etc.

5. CONFLICT RESOLUTION PROTOCOL

5 a. In the event of a conflict arising between two or more members, a discussion will take place between the parties and the Facilitators. This discussion may take the form of a conference telephone call, chat room setup, or personal meeting.

5 b. After such meeting, the Facilitators shall make their recommendation(s) to the Council Board.

5 c. The Council Board will discuss the issue and make their recommendation(s) to the Facilitators.

5 d. It shall be the responsibility of the Facilitators to put the recommendations into effect, and communicate such action to the entire Church of the Wiccan Interfaith Council International immediately.

ARTICLE V: COUNCIL BOARD OFFICERS

I. LEADERSHIP

1 a. Council Board membership consists of the Leadership Elders:

i. Director

ii. Facilitator(s)

iii. Honorary Board Members

iv. Secretary

v. Treasurer

1 b. Council Board membership also consists of Officers:

i. Chair Persons

ii. Representatives

iii. Any additional members.

2 a. The Director is responsible for ensuring that the operations of the Church of the Wiccan Interfaith Council International are conducted without interruption.

i. The Director shall be responsible for such duties that may arise, due to the lack of available WICI Leaders, until such time as a suitable appointment is made.

ii. The Director shall be responsible to keep in contact with the Church Council Board, in a consistent and timely manner.

iii. The Director shall be responsible to be available for communicating with any and all members of the Church, via telephone and email correspondence.

iv. The Director shall be the official representative for the Church, as public relations and media contact person.

2 b. The Facilitator(s) are responsible for membership operations, including (but not limited to) answering membership inquiries, updating membership records, adding members to the General Membership e-group and International Chat e-group; sending welcoming letters, membership cards, Certificates of Active Membership and Clergy Ordination Credentials.

2 c. The Secretary is responsible for setting up meetings, keeping pertinent records and documents, transmitting information, and acting on special requests from the Director and/or Facilitator(s).

2 d. The Treasurer is responsible for depositing funds into the Church of the Wiccan Interfaith Council International checking account, keeping detailed financial records, making any and all financial data available to Federal, State, and Local authorities, and dispersing funds for WICI projects and events to the appropriate committee Officers.

i. That the fiscal year shall begin on January 1 and conclude on December 31, of every calendar year.

II. TERMS OF SERVICE

1 a. Selected OFFICERS may be invited to sit on the Council Board from the general membership:

i. Determined by the level of commitment to organizational goals and positive fellowship examples.

ii. Invitations are based on consensus from the Director, Facilitators, Honorary Board Members, Secretary, and Treasurer.

1 b. Council Board term(s) for Officers and additional members to last a year and a day, with re-election for continuous terms of a year and a day, at which time they may elect to renew or resign their term of service.

i. In the event of a vacancy, the remaining Board members shall make recommendations and vote upon a suitable candidate for replacement.

1 c. Council Board term of service for the Director, Facilitators, Honorary Board Members, Secretary, and Treasurer may run consecutively, in order to guarantee the continued integrity and uninterrupted operations of the Church of the Wiccan Interfaith Council International.

i. In the event that any Council Board member (from Section V. 1a.) resigns or is removed from service, an election shall be held to replace the missing Council Board member.

III. BOARD MEMBER CONDUCT

Wiccan Interfaith Council International Board members must demonstrate the following attributes:

2 a. The highest level of commitment to the goals of Wiccan Interfaith Council International, through participation, service, and positive approach to fellowship.

2 b. A high level of maturity, with a willingness to employ assertive approaches to handling conflicts, and without engaging in gossip, slander, unproven allegations, verbal or written abuse, publically - on the internet, at social, educational, and religious gatherings.

2 c. The ability to disseminate information on Wicca, incorporating theory and experience.

2 d. The application of Wiccan ethics in various modalities: spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and personally.

2 e. The willingness to participate without ego, intolerance, or building personal bases for group recruitment, business concerns, or exerting a manipulating influence for the purpose of exerting personal control.

2 f. The ability to treat everyone with equal respect, courtesy, and consideration, regardless of their religious path, tradition, level of knowledge, or level of standing in the community.

2 g. The ability to encourage a positive level of participation in Wicca, the Wiccan Interfaith Council International, and the community at large.

IV. BOARD DECISION - MAKING:

A. GENERAL GUIDELINES:

3 a. Decision making shall be by the process of open discussion and voting by the entire Council Board membership, either in person or via email (in the case of “in absentia”).

3 b. Decisions made on policies that might impact the Wiccan Interfaith Council International shall be discussed first on the Wiccan Interfaith Council International's “members-only” yahoo egroup, for a period of time not to exceed three (3) weeks.

i. Policies are any criteria that might impact the Wiccan Interfaith Council International, having to do with Council’s vision, goals, and guidelines.

3 c. The board shall be sensitive to the opinions and suggestions made by the general membership during such discussions, which shall be reflected in any final decisions made by the Board.

3 d. Lack of discussion on the part of the general membership shall imply a willingness to leave the final decision-making up to the Board.

3 d. Officers may include any of the following: Committee Chairperson(s) or Representative(s).

3 e. Committee Chairperson(s) shall be such persons who are responsible for WICI - sponsored campaigns within their geographical state or area, known as “projects”, who have demonstrated sufficient commitment to the campaign and completed a term as an Associate Intern.

i. Committee Chairperson(s) shall be responsible for setting up a state/area project Committee, for the purpose of encouraging participation in the WICI – sponsored project.

3 f. Representative(s) shall be such persons who are responsible for promoting the Church of the Wiccan Interfaith Council International in a selected geographical area, where there is an adequate number of members to represent such an area.

i. These persons shall have demonstrated a high level of commitment to the Church of the Wiccan Interfaith Council International and served as an outstanding role model, in keeping with the ethical guidelines of the Church of the Wiccan Interfaith Council International.

3 g. A selected geographical area may be a state, region, or country.

3 h. Furthermore, in the event of a Board member failing to vote “in absentia”, this non-action shall constitute a “YES” vote and immediately be entered into the Board records.

3 i. Board meetings may be conducted in person or via online, depending on the geographical location of Board representatives.

3 j. Decisions made between Board meetings shall be conducted via email correspondence, with 100% participation.

3 k. Board meetings shall be conducted four times per year.

ARTICLE VI: MEETINGS

1. The Church’s Council Board shall meet four times within a calendar year: spring, summer, fall, and winter, in order to conduct the business of the Church.

i. That such meetings will be conducted via the Church’s Council Board private e-group.

ii. Decisions shall be made, based on general consensus.

iii. In the event that general consensus may not be reached, a vote shall be conducted.

iv. Such a vote shall pass by the majority of the Council Board.

2. The Church’s general membership shall be invited to attend its annual meeting, known as the Midsummer Exposition, via email correspondence.

3. The Church’s International Office shall meet annually to attend its honorarium meeting, known as the Spring Luncheon.

4. The Church’s committees, located in various states and geographical areas, shall meet at their discretion, in order to guarantee the operation of its projects and activities.

i. It is the responsibility of the Chairperson or Associate Intern to communicate committee decisions, via email correspondence, in a timely manner.

ii. That the normal operating activities of a state or geographical area shall be made known to the Church’s Council Board, via e-group.

ARTICLE VII: COMMITTEES

1 a. All Church activities and projects shall be promoted through committees and guided by the Church’s Council Board.

i. The International Office shall direct the activities of the newsletter and website through its internal committees.

ii. Such committees shall be staffed by a Chairperson or Associate Intern.

1 b. All Church committees shall be directly staffed by a Chairperson or Associate Intern within a state or geographical area.

2. The number of committees in any given state or area may be (be not limited to): an event, Project We Care, and/or Persephones’ Hands committee.

i. The Church’s committees, located in various states and geographical areas, shall meet at their discretion, in order to guarantee the operation of its projects and activities.

ii. It is the responsibility of the Chairperson or Associate Intern to communicate committee decisions, via email correspondence, in a timely manner.

iii. That the normal operating activities of a state or geographical area shall be made known to the Church’s Council Board, via e-group.

A. The Event Committee may be organized in such a manner:

i. Live in the geographical location of the WICI event being organized.

ii. Assist with event organizing.

iii. Meet deadlines.

iv. Attend event organizing meetings.

v. Assisting Board members, as requested.

vi. Provide assistance during event.

vii. Work with others in a cooperative manner, following the WICI member guidelines.

B. The Persephones’ Hands Committee may be organized in such a manner:

i. Live in the geographical location of a Persephones’ Hands Committee.

ii. Assist with all facets of prison ministry work.

iii. Provide articles for the newsletter and website pages.

iv. Work with others in a cooperative manner, following the WICI member guidelines.

C. The Project We Care Committee may be organized in such a manner:

i. Live in the geographical location of a PROJECT WE CARE area committee.

ii. Assist with all facets of committee organizing.

iii. Meet deadlines for shipping boxes.

iv. Provide articles for the newsletter and website pages.

v. Work with others in a cooperative manner, following the WICI member guidelines.

ARTICLE VIII: SOURCE OF FUNDS

1. All source of funding for the Church of the Wiccan Interfaith Council International shall be through tax-deductable donations.

i. All donations shall be sent to the International Office mailing address of P. O. Box 24, located in Schererville, Indiana 46375-9998.

2. That such donations received shall be in the form of either monetary or religious goods (books, altar supplies, etc.).

3. That all monetary donations received shall be immediately deposited into the Church’s bank account.

4. That such donations received shall be immediately used for conducting the business of the Church’s international projects and meetings.

5. That any monies not reserved for projects and meetings during the coming year be donated to a non-profit, pantheist religious organization of the Church’s Council Board unanimous choice.

i. That such monies donated shall be to a non-profit, pantheist religious organization not affiliated with the Church of the Wiccan Interfaith Council International.

ii. That the chosen non-profit, pantheist religious organization comply with the Executive Orders 13224 and 12947, as authorized by the U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

iii. That the chosen non-profit, pantheist religious organization not be affiliated with any countries, states, individuals, or groups that encourage or practice terrorism, geonocide, and/or oppression against any ethnic, religious, or minority group of peoples.

ARTICLE IX: PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY

All parliamentary authority, and its resulting decisions, rests solely within the organizational framework of the Church of the Wiccan Interfaith Council International, as represented by its Council Board of Elders.

ARTICLE X: AMENDMENTS TO THE BYLAWS

That any additions to this document, known as the “Articles of Incorporation”, for the Church of the Wiccan Interfaith Council International, shall be made in the form of AMENDMENTS.

1. Any amendments to this document, known as the “Articles of Incorporation”, for the Church of the Wiccan Interfaith Council International, shall be decided by the governing body of Church Elders, known as the Council Board.

i. All amendments must be reached by 100% quorum vote of the Council Board.

ARTICLE XI: AWARDS AND CREDENTIALS

The Church of the Wiccan Interfaith Council International shall award the following certificates and credentials:

A. General Church members shall receive a Certificate of Membership, in good standing, upon completion of their first year of active membership.

1. That membership in the Church of the Wiccan Interfaith Council International shall remain active upon the member’s free will.

B. General Clergy members shall receive a Clergy Ordination Credential, upon satisfying the requirements for such an award.

1. Requirements for Clergy Ordination Credentials shall be awarded by the Church’s Council Board of Elders, free of charge.

2. Requirements must include (but are not limited to):

i. That said member has served as clergy, and is recognized by their religious congregation as such, for a period of three years.

ii. That said member has conducted such religious service, through a Temple, Circle, Grove, or Coven, for a minimum period of three years.

iii. That said member has provided such religious services as rituals (ie. sabbats and esbats), written liturgical text, performed "life" rites of passage, "initiatory" rites of passage, conducted classes for the purpose of religious enrichment, and provided ministerial supportive services (ie. counseling, emergency assistance, etc.), for a minimum period of three years.

iv. That said member has demonstrated a positive history of fellowship, whether within its own tradition, path, or among the general religious - pantheist community.

v. Those who agree with the following "Statement of Diversity": That this Wiccan Council, known as "the Church of the Wiccan Interfaith Council International", pledges to respect the diversity of its members, in all forms - spiritual, political, social, sexual - orientation, cultural, and ethnic origins.”

vi. That said member celebrates a positive, life-affirming path and/or religious tradition.

vii. That said member adheres to a positive, life-affirming ethical code of redes, laws, and conduct; as put forth by the practitioner's religious path and/or tradition. viii. That said member demonstrates an acceptable level of maturity, without engaging in gossip, slander, unproven allegations, verbal or written abuse, in public - on the internet, at social, educational, and religious gatherings.

ix. That said member further practices the willingness to participate without ego, intolerance, or building personal bases for group recruitment, business concerns, or exerting a manipulating influence for the purpose of personal control.

x. That said member has the ability to treat everyone with equal respect, courtesy, and consideration.

xi. That said member has been active in the Church of the Wiccan Interfaith Council International, for a period of one (1) calendar year.

C. That the Clergy Ordination Credentials shall be held as active and valid, only so long as the WICI Clergy membership remains active.

ARTICLE XII: DISSOLUTION

1. Upon dissolution of the Church of the Wiccan Interfaith Council International, all remaining assets shall:

i. Be donated for non-profit, pantheist religious purposes.

ii. Revert to the parent organization, to be donated for non-profit, pantheist religious purposes, as outlined in Article VIII.

ARTICLE XIII: DEFINITION OF TERMS

1. “Wiccan initiate”: Any Wiccan practitioner with a first degree rank or more from an established coven, group, grove, or Temple. (Ex: Priestess, first degree initiate).

2. "CLERGY": Any initiate of Wicca who is recognized as a High Priestess or High Priest, according to a certain ranking (2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc.), which is solely dependent upon the tradition that the High Priestess or High Priest has initiated into.

3. "ELDER": Any High Priestess or High Priest, who is not currently leading an established coven, group, grove, or Temple.

4. "LEADER": Any person, without benefit of a degree of initiation, who is recognized as a Wiccan leader of a community group or organization, with an established term of service to the community at large. AND THAT this service must include teaching the tenets of Wicca, practicing Wicca as a religion, and introducing onself - on a consistent basis - as a follower of Wicca.

5. "SOLITARY PRACTITIONER": Any person, without benefit of an initiatory degree of training, who is recognized as a solitary practitioner within the religious definitions of Wicca. Solitary practitioners must be able, at the time of applying for membership, be able to demonstrate that they are sincere and committed followers of the religion known as Wicca.

6. “Established”: Any length of time longer than one (1) calendar year.

7. “Religion”, as it applies to Wicca:

i. Any practice of honoring the Goddess, the God, or both; codified by a set of rules or laws, organized into groups, lead by initiated CLERGY of the High Priestess/High Priest rank.

ii. That said groups (coven, grove, circle, or Temple) gather together in a dwelling that is considered sacred and consecrated to one or more deities, of any particular cultural pantheon.

iii. That said groups gather for the purpose of worship through a structured ritualized format, using objects of ritual (ie. tools), liturgy, etc, within a constructed boundary, known as a “circle”.

iv. That said groups engage in the act of worship, teaching the Wiccan tenets and practices, and initiating students into the mysteries of Wicca, also known as "The Craft of the Wise".

8. The term “Wicca”, as it applies to these by - laws:

A. The term "Wiccan" includes, but is not limited, by any of the following criteria:

B. The following points are representative of the Wiccan approach, and may/may not be observed by every Wiccan practitioner.

i. That the subtle forces of nature emanate the essence of different energies, present in all organic and inorganic substances: people, animals, plants, etc., and as such, are manifested in the five directions as air, fire, water, earth, and Spirit.

ii. That the ultimate creative force is both manifested and expressed as feminine and masculine energies; and is symbolized as the Goddess and The God, and therefore Divine in nature and aspects.

iii. To some, both the Goddess/God may be celebrated equally. In others, the Goddess is given precedence, and in other traditions the God is honored solely.

iv. All Goddesses and Gods are aspects of The Goddess (the Great Mother and the Great Father) and The God. The aspects most popular may be the Triple Goddess of the Moon (Maiden, Mother and Crone) and the Horned God of death and rebirth.

v. A belief in reincarnation and karma.

vi. Magic is practiced for the positive purposes of spiritual development and connection (with either the Divine and/or nature), healing, guidance, safety, and to bring about desired changes in our daily life.

vii. Rituals are performed in a sacred place, at different lunar phases, and at eight Sabbat festivals, which mark the progression of the seasons.

viii. The central ethics are the Rede, the Three-Fold Law, and accepting no coinage for the ancient artes.

ix. There is no pressure to join any particular coven or group, recognizing that people are called to the path that best fits their spiritual needs.

x. That while recognizing a Pagan heritage, the practitioner views their religious path as Wiccan.

9. Also, we're aware that not all practitioners of Witchcraft are "Wiccan":

i. Witches incorporate magic to bring about specific changes, yet may not follow any particular religious system (ie-Connecting with the Divine, either as an unmanifested force or as a specific deity.).

ii. And while all Wiccans are Pagans, many Pagans are not Wiccans, nor practice witchcraft. Paganism refers to a diverse variety of non-Christian/Jewish/ Islamic religions that are mono/ polytheistic and are nature-based.

iii. To be Wiccan requires that one follow the tenets and practices of Wicca, while recognizing and celebrating the Pagan heritage of the particular pantheon associated within a chosen cultural tradition.

10. Lastly, Wiccans may incorporate any of the following practices in their religious expression:

i. Preparing sacred space, casting a circle, calling the quarters, and inviting the Goddess and/or God.

ii. Using a structured form for rituals, and incorporating Wiccan liturgy (ex: Charge of the Goddess/God).

iii. Closing a circle and dismissing the quarters, bidding farewell of the Goddess and/or God.

iv. Raising the cone of power.

v. Celebrating the eight (8) Sabbats, or The Wheel of the Year.

vi. Utilizing the energies of the Moon, in all Her phases.

vii. Using the Law of the Magus as a guideline for practicing magic.

11. The terms "Pagan, Heathen, etc.", as it applies to these guidelines:

A. Includes Witches, Pagans, Heathens, and those who practice their faith through any of the following ways:

1. Observe seasonal and/or lunar cycles.

2. Honor deity, either poly or monotheism, known as Godddess/God.

3. Practice positive magic for health, prosperity, etc.

4. Live in harmony with the earth and Her energies.



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