Wikipedia is loved and treasured resource, however it's authors face huge challenges because Wikipedia is seen as 'truth' by many but clearly it is a compromise between different truths. As the Wiccan aphorism states "To each man his own truth, the Goddess within".
In the case of Wikipedia the article is a delicate balance, a compromise between different groups. Rather than modifying Wikipedia which would lead to a major argument and be hugely time consuming it is easier to explain some of the problems with it and explain to others why statements are contentious. Ther are many issues worthy of discussion, however one line that stands out is the following "An unattributed statement known as the Wiccan Rede is a popular expression of Wiccan morality" The problem with this is that the Wiccan Rede is not unattributed. It was devised by Doreen Valiente for a dinner of the Witchcraft Research Association on 3rd October 1964. Suggested modification: "The Wiccan Rede, composed by Doreen Valiente for a dinner on 3rd October 1964, is a popular expression of Wiccan morality"
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AuthorThe Horse's Mouth is a conglomerated blog with multiple authors. It is a voice for Cochranian Wicca in the UK. It is linked to the website wicca.org.uk and a large number of Wiccan groups on Meetup.com Archives
December 2016
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