Are Wicca and Paganism linked in any way?

[ultra-violet]

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[Spiritlite]

That's a good question because I get confused too.
I can't wait for an answer.
Spiritlite.

[LightFilledHeart]

Hiya,

I'm curious what the essence of Wicca is, its definition and if it relates to Paganism in any way?

Thanks
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I always sort of marry the two in my own mind, but I'm not sure if that's an accurate assessment. Perhaps someone with more knowledge on the subject can enlighten us. I don't consider myself a wiccan, but I do find many of the beliefs to be quite beautiful, most especially the female god-head (i.e., the Goddess) and the honoring of nature's power.

[Spiritlite]

I consider myself a wiccan or a pagan but because i'm naive I don't know the difference between the two so maybe someone can help us.
Spiritlite.

[norseman]

How long have you got ?

Pagan is the over-arching term indicating a polytheistic faith outside of the Abrahamic group. Wicca is a faith within this blanket term.
Beyond that point I will not go as that is the point where arguments begin.

[Enya]

All Wiccans are pagans but not all pagans are Wiccan... :D

Sorry, couldn't resist...

[Kapitan_Prien]

(Finnish) pagan...but not Wiccan here.

[LightFilledHeart]

How long have you got ?

Pagan is the over-arching term indicating a polytheistic faith outside of the Abrahamic group. Wicca is a faith within this blanket term.
Beyond that point I will not go as that is the point where arguments begin.

That was what I was thinking. Thank you for clarifying :smile:

[Lostgirl]

Can it not be put in more simple terms?! I hate that hahaha!

[Animus27]

All Wiccans are pagans but not all pagans are Wiccan... :D

Sorry, couldn't resist...
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