Comments on: What’s the Deal with Wicca? Mind and Media Review http://www.darjeelingirl.com/archives/2005/12/23/whats-the-deal-with-wicca-mind-and-media-review/ One minute you're defending the whole galaxy; the next thing you know, you're sucking down darjeeling with Marie Antionette and her little sister. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:24:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=1.5 by: Michael http://www.darjeelingirl.com/archives/2005/12/23/whats-the-deal-with-wicca-mind-and-media-review/#comment-4051 Fri, 23 Dec 2005 10:05:15 -0500 http://www.darjeelingirl.com/archives/2005/12/23/whats-the-deal-with-wicca-mind-and-media-review/#comment-4051 I am not really sure whether I should address this to yourself or to author of the book. Like many wiccans and practitioners of the craft, I am sure, it was the title that peeked my interest, however, I was sorely dissapointed to see that, once again, we are dealing with an author that is not so much interested in providing his reader with a critical and objective analysis of a serious topic but with someone who seems to be concerned with spreading his point of view, regardless of the facts, and targeting this specifically at youth. I cannot claim to be unbiased since I am speaking in defence of Wicca and its practice. However, what dissapoints me is that Russo seems to speak with authority about the fundemental aspects of Wicca and the craft yet its the very basic issue which, in support of his argument, he gets wrong. Wiccans have never 'created' their own gods. Neither do we seek to assert our wills against that of God or Nature. In all things we seek harmony, peace and balance. In general we do not advertise ourselves nor do we seek desciples of the The Craft, whether they be young or old. I have no issue with Christianity infact I believe that all Gods are One. However I have a big issue with people who claim to be presenting truth when it seems obvious atleast to myself that they have an agenda. As a young person I would suggest to the author that he make himself clear, state his argument and have the courage to do so openly and honestly from the outset. I would also suggest that, if he puts himself forward as an authority on a topic, that he get the facts straight and not put forward the argument that he knows what is going on in my head or what I would need in order to be converted. I am sure you have the best of intentions but you are making rather dangerous generalisations about issues that are sacred to myself and that, frankly, I find offensive. I am not really sure whether I should address this to yourself or to author of the book. Like many wiccans and practitioners of the craft, I am sure, it was the title that peeked my interest, however, I was sorely dissapointed to see that, once again, we are dealing with an author that is not so much interested in providing his reader with a critical and objective analysis of a serious topic but with someone who seems to be concerned with spreading his point of view, regardless of the facts, and targeting this specifically at youth.

I cannot claim to be unbiased since I am speaking in defence of Wicca and its practice. However, what dissapoints me is that Russo seems to speak with authority about the fundemental aspects of Wicca and the craft yet its the very basic issue which, in support of his argument, he gets wrong. Wiccans have never ‘created’ their own gods. Neither do we seek to assert our wills against that of God or Nature.

In all things we seek harmony, peace and balance. In general we do not advertise ourselves nor do we seek desciples of the The Craft, whether they be young or old. I have no issue with Christianity infact I believe that all Gods are One. However I have a big issue with people who claim to be presenting truth when it seems obvious atleast to myself that they have an agenda.

As a young person I would suggest to the author that he make himself clear, state his argument and have the courage to do so openly and honestly from the outset. I would also suggest that, if he puts himself forward as an authority on a topic, that he get the facts straight and not put forward the argument that he knows what is going on in my head or what I would need in order to be converted. I am sure you have the best of intentions but you are making rather dangerous generalisations about issues that are sacred to myself and that, frankly, I find offensive.

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