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Why choose Witchcraft as the cornerstone of a feminist religious practice? There are a lot of reasons, and there has been a great deal of writing on the topic, but one major reason is that the Witch herself has been a powerful symbol of power, and particularly the power held by women, throughout history and across cultures.
In the title of her foundational text on Wicca, The Spiral Dance, Starhawk called Witchcraft “the religion of the Great Goddess.” Contemporary Pagan Witchcraft, of which Wicca is probably the most well known branch, is often called “Goddess religion” or “the religion of the Goddess” as well.
If you’ve picked up this book, it’s likely you’ve read more than one introduction to Wicca or other forms of Witchcraft, and you’re likely asking yourself what makes Feminist Witchcraft different than all of those you’ve read about before.
“I don’t know…I just don’t like to mix politics with my religion.” I can’t count how many times I’ve heard this over the nearly three decades I’ve been practicing Witchcraft and moving in Witchy and Pagan communities.
“I don’t know…I just don’t like to mix politics with my religion.” I can’t count how many times I’ve heard this over the nearly three decades I’ve been practicing Witchcraft and moving in Witchy and Pagan communities.
