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    Virtually all religious organizations give their adherents a set of guidelines or rules of conduct.  In such laws we often fins the true nature of the faith, which can be difficult to determine from the actual behavior of most of its representatives.

   Wicca possesses not one but several sets of such rules.  The most famous of these, which has been published in several different forms, originally stemmed from what is now known as * Gardnerian Wicca.*

WORSHIP:     Sometimes lists times and dates of ritual observances; more generally, the laws state that the Goddess and God are deserving of worship, and remid the Wiccans to be worshipful.  (This makes sense.  Why else would we be Wiccans?  Such words might appear in the beginning of the law.)

BLOODSHED:     Many laws state that blood is not to be shed within the circle; no ritual animal sacrifices may be made.  (This is a universal Wiccan tradition, whether or not it's explicitly stated in the laws.)
AVOIDANCE OF HARM:     The central, unifying theme of most laws:  Wiccans simply don't cause harm to others.  (This law, in some form or another , should be in your set.
USE OF MAGIC:     Generally states that magic is not to be worked for pay, as it could lead to performing destructive rites.  Magic is also never to be used to boost one's pride or to cause harm in any way.  However, some sets of laws do allow Wiccans to use 'the power' (i.e., magic) to 'prevent or restrain' others from causing harm (this is generally known as binding).
CONDUCT:     Such laws warn Wiccans not to boast or to threaten others, and to treat others -- Wiccans and non-Wiccans -- with kindness and compassion.  Additionally, some laws state that Wiccans must not use drugs within or without the circle; must not gossip about other members, and mustn't interfere with the teachings of other Wiccans.  (It never hurts to include such messages in your laws.  Though you may be the only one to read these reminders of the importance of kindness, the message may, at times, be necessary.)
TEACHING:     Some laws state that all who express interest in Wicca should be taught, unless they begin to misuse their instructions.  Such laws have largely been either dropped or reinterpreted.  Truly following them today could lead to each Wiccan teaching 100 or more students, which would result in poor lessons and , thus, poorly-instructed students.  Such laws simply aren't practical in today's world when so many clamor for teachings.
KEEPING THE LAW:     Wiccans are reminded to keep the law and not to allow it to be broken.  (Sound advice.  This usually appears near the end of the laws.)
THE LOVE OF THE GODDESS AND THE GOD:     A gentle reminder that we're not alone.  (Generally, it's best to begin and to end the law with confirmations of divine concern.)

BLESSING TO YOU ALL!

Again I share with you the teachings of "Living Wicca" A Further Guide for the Solitary Practitioner by:  Scott Cunningham....

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