Wiccan November holidays include Samhain and Mabon. Samhain, celebrated on October 31st to November 1st, marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the darker half of the year. It is a time when the veil between the physical and spiritual worlds is believed to be the thinnest, and is often associated with honoring and communicating with ancestors. Mabon, celebrated around September 21st, is the autumnal equinox and is a time of balance and giving thanks for the harvest. Both holidays are important times for reflection, gratitude, and connecting with nature..
According to David Shankbone who interviewed the Church’s high priest Peter Gilmour,”LaVey’s teachings are based on individualism, self-indulgence, and ‘eye for an eye’ morality, with influence from Friedrich Nietzsche and Ayn Rand; while its rituals and magic draw heavily from occultists such as Aleister Crowley.” His article makes it quite clear that members of the church of Satan do not worship, nor believe in the Devil or a Christian/ Islamic notion of Satan. Their Satan has nothing to do with Hell, demons, pitchforks, sadistic torture, buying people’s souls, demonic possession, performing mirac
They describe themselves as, The first above-ground organization in history openly dedicated to the acceptance of Man s true nature that of a carnal beast, living in a cosmos that is indifferent to our existence. With the capture of the man police believe is the Night Stalker, I, like, everyone else in the city, can feel a little bit safer, a little more relieved to go to sleep at night.
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Wicca & Satanism from Islamic Perspective
The word wicca comes from the Saxon root wicce, loosely translated as “wise” or “to bend or shape the unseen forces.” Wicca is the largest of the Neopagan religions which are reconstructions of ancient abandoned pagan belief systems, including Celtic, Egyptian, Greek, Norse, Roman, and other traditions. Thus as an earth-centered religion, Wicca’s origins predate Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism. Wicca could be termed one of the oldest religions in the world; on the other hand it could be called one of the newest since Wicca, as we know it today, is a recently created, earth-centered, Neopagan religion that can be traced back to Gardnerian Witchcraft which was founded in the United Kingdom during the late 1940s. A good general rule is that most Wiccans are Neopagans but not all Neopagans are Wiccans.
Some Wiccans recognize a single supreme being sometimes referred to as “The One” or “The All“, who has female and male aspects referred to as the ‘Goddess and God’. Others practice Wicca by recognising the existence of many ancient gods and goddesses, including but certainly not limited to: Aphrodite, Artemis, Briget, Diana, Dionysius, Fergus, Hecate, Isis, Pan, Thor, etc. Wicca has also been called atheistic (no belief in a deity or deities). Some Wiccans view the Goddess and God as symbols, not as living entities. Thus many Wiccan might be considered Atheists. Because Wiccans worship nature and nature goddesses and gods, they could also be called pantheists.
What exactly is Satanism? The Google dictionary defines it as, “The worship of Satan, typically involving a travesty of Christian symbols and practices, such as placing a cross upside down. The website wordnetweb.princeton.edu defines it as belief in and reverence for devils (especially Satan) and thefreedictionary.com adds that it is profound wickedness. Religious Tolerance, the Canadian website dedicated to accurately explaining the full diversity of worldwide religious beliefs states that, “There are probably dozens of different religious belief systems and practices that have been called Satanism”.
Thus it becomes almost impossible to estimate just how many Satanists there are in the world. Depending on the definition and what groups comply with each different definition, the total number of Satanists could be anything from several thousand, to millions or even more. In North America estimates range from ten to twenty thousand Satanists from several different belief systems and organisations. According to Statistic Canada, the 1991 census found only 335 Canadians identifying themselves as Satanists. It is also almost impossible to open up dialogue with, or gather statistical evidence from each of these groups claiming to practice some sort of Satanism.
The Church of Satan, founded by Anton LaVey in 1967, generally regard themselves as strong Atheists, Agnostics, or Deists and membership numbers are kept secret. However the Church of Satan is quite open about their beliefs and practices. They describe themselves as, “The first above-ground organization in history openly dedicated to the acceptance of Man’s true nature—that of a carnal beast, living in a cosmos that is indifferent to our existence. To us, Satan is the symbol of pride, liberty and individualism.”
According to David Shankbone who interviewed the Church’s high priest Peter Gilmour,”LaVey’s teachings are based on individualism, self-indulgence, and ‘eye for an eye’ morality, with influence from Friedrich Nietzsche and Ayn Rand; while its rituals and magic draw heavily from occultists such as Aleister Crowley.” His article makes it quite clear that members of the church of Satan do not worship, nor believe in the Devil or a Christian/ Islamic notion of Satan. Their Satan has nothing to do with Hell, demons, pitchforks, sadistic torture, buying people’s souls, demonic possession, performing mirac
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Reviews for "Creating Wiccan November Altars and Sacred Spaces"
1. John - 1 star - I found "Wiccan November Holidays" to be incredibly boring and unappealing. As someone who isn't familiar with Wiccan practices, I was hoping to learn more about their holiday traditions. However, the book failed to deliver any substantial information. The author seemed more interested in just listing the holidays without providing any context or explanation. Overall, I was disappointed and would not recommend this book to others.
2. Sarah - 2 stars - I was excited to delve into the world of Wiccan holidays, but "Wiccan November Holidays" left me feeling underwhelmed. The writing style was dry and lacked any sense of enthusiasm or personal connection to the topic. It felt more like a tedious textbook than an engaging read. Additionally, I would have appreciated more detailed descriptions of the rituals and significance behind each holiday. Unfortunately, this book missed the mark for me and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone seeking an informative and enjoyable exploration of Wiccan traditions.
3. Mark - 2 stars - "Wiccan November Holidays" was a letdown for me. The content seemed scattered and poorly organized, making it difficult to follow along. It felt like the author's knowledge on the subject was limited, as there were many gaps and inconsistencies throughout the book. Furthermore, the lack of detailed explanations and background information made it challenging for someone like me, who is not well-versed in Wiccan practices, to understand the significance of each holiday. Overall, I found the book to be confusing and would not recommend it as a reliable resource on Wiccan November holidays.