PAGAN: A follower of one of the nature or fertility orientated religions of the world. (The Christians and Jews often incorrectly use the term to mean everybody else but themselves). This word comes from  the Latin word paganus, meaning country dweller. There are many different types or denominations of Pagans.

HEATHEN: This word is roughly synonymous with "Pagan" and literally means a dweller on the heath.

WICCA: One of the Pagan religions with roots in ancient expressions of the reverence of Nature. We believe that The Great Spirit is presented in all beings and things. The ultimate creative force represents itself in both masculine and feminine aspects, so is often symbolised as God and Goddess. The aspects most popular in Wicca are the Triple Goddess of the Moon (Maiden, Mother, and Crone), and the Horned God of the animals and of Death and Rebirth. We practice magick for positive purposes: spiritual development, healing, guidance and safety. Our rituals are practiced outdoors whenever practical. We have no Holy Book, or any equivalent of the Christian Bible. Ours is an ancient tradition, from the days before writing. Individuals have access to the Divine and do not require an intermediary. EVERY initiate of the Craft, whether self-dedicated, or dedicated by a High Priest or High Priestess, is considered to be a Priest or Priestess in their own right. We strive to live in harmony with nature and the Earth, we shall not exploit them. Wicca is a valid religion but it is not the only one. We do not try to convert people to our religion claiming that it is for everyone. We believe that people should be FREE to choose the religion that right for them.  We say that "all paths lead to the centre". We are all different and it is our difference that make us special.

SATANISM: Is a perverted form of Christianity. It is necessary to believe in the Christian pantheon, including Satan, in order to practice Satanism. Satanists worship the Devil, recite the Lord's prayer backwards and perform a rite they call the Black Mass, a parody of the Christian mass.  Satanism is usually an excuse for indulging in vices such as perverted sexual acts, drug and alcohol abuse, and even murder in extreme cases. A famous example of a Satanic cult was the prestigious Hellfire Club, to which such people as Benjamin Franklin, Oscar Wilde's wife, and Aleister Crowley (among others) belonged to. It is important to realise that Wicca and Satanism are not the same thing. They are not even close! Wicca is an ancient, pre-Christian religion dedicated to fertility and nature, love and balance. The Wiccan Rede: "An' it harm none, do what ye will", prohibits a Witch from taking part in anything that may harm any thing, living or non-living, including themselves. The confusion arises, at least in part, because many Satanists like to call themselves "witches", a title to which they have no right.