I'd love discussion on this one. Especially the thoughts of Wiccans. Also, if I've missed the mark and/or offended you let me know why. Also, if I didn't make something clear (I do that occasionally) tell me and I'll try to clear up what I mean. Thank you verymuch.

I, being Christian, disagree with Wicca on many points; yet, I agree on with others. I’d like to think that I, unlike those who have come before me, have not jumped to conclusions and become eager to burn Witches at the stake. My commentary here is on theology. In this essay I’d like to approach both my disagreements and agreements in an intellectual fashion.

Before I start, I’d like to say that, although I have studied Wicca and learned as much as I can; it is possible I may have some things wrong. Wicca, like Christianity, is a varied religion. Therefore, I will address the points that I have stumbled on repeatedly, those that I seem to encounter frequently.

To get a frame of reference for the theological discussion, I’d like to start by introducing The 13 Goals of a Witch (Written by Scott Cunningham in his book Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner):

1) Know yourself

2) Know your craft

3) Learn

4) Apply knowledge and wisdom

5) Achieve balance

6) Keep your words in good order

7)Keep your thoughts in good order

8) Celebrate life

9) Attune with the cycles of the earth

10) Breathe and eat correctly

11) Exercise the body

12) Meditate

13) Honor the God and Goddess

Monotheism versus Polytheism is a major point to be discussed. Why two deities? It seems that there are two deities to make a point: equality. Two deities are used to make the statement that women and men are equal. The deities are a metaphor. The statement made by the metaphor is true, but God isn’t a metaphor. God is real. God is not a representation of a human concept of ideal. There is no point worshiping a deity who is not real but simply a representation of a concept.

My next, and largest, disagreement with Wiccan theology seems odd on paper; it refers to the focus of the religion. In The 13 Goals of a Witch the first point is about you, the very last point is about God (and the Goddess). No point but the last refers to God. My problem is not with the wording of one creed; rather, my problem is in the approach to religion. Religion is about God first. It is us coming to God and God being with us. Creation is second to God if for no other reason than one exists as a direct result of the other. The focus of religion should not be about "attuning oneself withthe cycles of the earth"(creation) as much as attuning oneself with the Creator.

While Wicca has many good ideals (apply Wisdom and knowledge, keep your words and thoughts in good order, celebrate life, eat correctly, etc.), it takes these out of the big picture (God) and makes them the focus of the religion. In my experience, things like the Wiccan Reed, “An harm ye non, do as ye will” make the person practicing the religion God. Basically, the Reed translates to “If it doesn’t hurt anybody, do what you want”. This seems like a good idea, no one should be hurt, but it also makes you the top of the chain. It is based on the thinking that humans must be the most intelligent and wisest. It does not allow for God to be higher than us, it simply says that as long as you don’t hurt people you have free reign. You’re the rung top of the ladder. God is our guide, not our servant. If we’re not following God, we’re wandering lost in the desert.

This essay is not a call for the return of witch trials. This essay is not a call for in-your-face, rude evangelism, yelling and bickering rarely works. This essay simply outlines where I disagree with Wiccan beliefs and why. This essay expresses that I stand in polite disagreement with many Wiccan teachings.