Ethics
Some Wiccan Ethical Principles
Wiccan ethics are summarized in a few general principles. We do not believe in a supernatural author of evil, nor a hell for those who have gone off the path, but baneful behaviour is punished in its own ways.
Three-fold Law
The principle of return. What you send out comes back to you threefold, three times good or three times bad.
“Thou hast obeyed the Law. But mark well, when thou receivest good, so equally art bound to return good threefold.”
Wiccan Rede
The final words of a longer poem, held in high esteem by nearly all Wiccans.
In these eight words the Wiccan Rede fulfill, An it harm none, do what ye will.
Often shortened simply to: Harm None.
The ethics of our community
We abide by the Wiccan Rede, in love and trust.
Live and let live.
We are not dogmatic. What we teach is an esoteric tradition; it is not the only valid way
to live. We're here to help and support your spiritual growth, but we will not tell you
how to live your life.
Soft of eye, light of touch, speak ye little, listen much.
We are non-judgmental. We are compassionate and accepting of the disposition of others.
When ye have and hold a need, harken not to others greed.
We are not for profit. We do not make money through our activities. We do ask for donations
to cover our expenses of rent, materials and supplies, so that we can continue to serve the
community's needs.
With a fool no season spend, nor be counted as his friend.
We will not tolerate behaviour in others which is counter to the standards being laid out
here. If someone cannot comport themself with dignity and respect the rights of others
he or she may be asked to no longer participate.
From traditional Wiccan laws.
No one may tell any not of the Craft who be of the Wica.
Your privacy is very important to us. We will not reveal your religious and spiritual
leanings to anyone without your express permission. We expect you to follow this law
as well.
No one may do or say anything which will endanger any of the Craft, or bring them in
contact with the law of the land.
You will never be asked or pressured to break the law of the land.
No one, however great an injury or injustice they recieve, may use the Art in any
to do ill or harm any.
We are a good people. We do not seek retribution or vengeance against those who have wronged
us. For we know that the three-fold law and the justice of the Gods will be brought against
them in the due course of time.